IAM Engineer, Secret Clearance

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Job Description:

  • Design, implement, and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, ensuring secure authentication and access control across cloud and on-premises environments.
  • Enforce Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles and role-based access control (RBAC) policies to protect mission-critical systems.
  • Integrate IAM solutions with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and Common Access Card (CAC) authentication mechanisms.
  • Oversee IAM automation, ensuring streamlined provisioning and de-provisioning of user roles and permissions.
  • Submit the Identity & Access Management Compliance Report, detailing system configurations, access logs, and compliance status.

Requirements:

  • Active SECRET Clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or a related field, or five (5) years of equivalent experience in IAM engineering.
  • Demonstrated experience in designing and managing IAM frameworks in cloud environments (AWS, Azure), configuring identity governance tools, and implementing zero-trust architecture models.
  • Experience with tools such as Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Okta, Ping Identity, or AWS IAM is required.
  • Possess the knowledge and capability to design, implement, and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions within secure cloud and on-premises environments.
  • Proficient in authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect), role-based access control (RBAC), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and identity federation across hybrid environments.
  • Strong knowledge of DoD IL2, IL4, and IL5 security frameworks and compliance standards is required.
  • Desirable but not required certifications include Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate.

Benefits:

  • paid time off
  • health and welfare insurance
  • 401(k)
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