IAM Engineer

Description

Second-61: We are Vigilant Defenders. Our foundation is built upon patriotism, protecting what matters most. We honor each other, our community, our country, and our customers through exceptional services as their front-line defenders.

Position Description: IAM Engineer – Contingent Pipeline Opportunity – We’re building a talent pipeline for upcoming U.S. Government defense IT and analytics support roles. Opportunities are contingent upon task order awards and funding under existing contracts.

Location: Remote

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions for cloud and on-premises environments
• Configure and enforce role-based access control (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• Implement identity federation and secure authentication protocols including SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect
• Support Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) initiatives and cloud security policies
• Maintain compliance with DoD IL2, IL4, and IL5 security frameworks and standards
• Administer IAM platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Okta, Ping Identity, or AWS IAM
• Monitor and troubleshoot IAM systems, access issues, and security events
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, and program teams to ensure secure and compliant access
• Maintain documentation of IAM policies, procedures, and configurations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related field OR five years of equivalent experience in IAM engineering
• Experience designing and managing IAM frameworks in cloud environments (AWS, Azure)
• Experience with identity governance tools and zero-trust architecture implementation
• Hands-on experience with IAM platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Ping Identity, or AWS IAM
• Strong knowledge of DoD IL2, IL4, and IL5 security frameworks
• Familiarity with authentication protocols: SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect
• Experience implementing RBAC and MFA in enterprise environments

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting federal or DoD programs
• Experience integrating IAM with DevSecOps pipelines or enterprise applications
• Experience conducting IAM audits and compliance reporting
• Experience with hybrid cloud identity management

Certifications

• Required: None
• Preferred: Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

Clearance Requirement

• Must have an active Secret Security Clearance.
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to pass a standard background check and drug screening.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.