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IAM Cyber Engineer

Leidos
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LOCATION

United States · Remote

EXPERIENCE

8+ Years

TYPE

FullTime

SALARY

$107.9K - $195.05K /year

SKILLS REQUIRED

Identity and Access ManagementAuthentication and AuthorizationIdentity Governance

Job description

Overview

Lead IAM architecture, engineering and technical leadership across multiple enterprise identity security programs, applying advanced cybersecurity principles to complex, cross-disciplinary challenges.

What you'll do

  • Lead the architecture, engineering, implementation, integration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of IGA/LCM systems and supporting infrastructure
  • Embed secure design principles into software and hardware components across the IT lifecycle to support IGA and LCM processes
  • Develop and implement solutions that address complex identity and access challenges across enterprise environments
  • Support emerging authentication standards and evolving security frameworks
  • Serve as a technical leader across multiple programs, driving IAM strategy and engineering excellence
  • Communicate effectively with internal technical teams and client stakeholders
  • Provide technical planning, system design, development, integration, verification, and validation support
  • Develop innovative solutions to achieve functional and program objectives
  • Support escalations from operational teams

What you'll need

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree
  • Minimum of 8+ years of experience in Information Technology or a related discipline
  • Minimum of 2+ years of Microsoft Active Directory experience
  • Minimum of 2+ years of Microsoft Entra Active Directory experience
  • Strong experience with Identity Governance Administration and Lifecycle Management processes and toolsets
  • Experience with authentication and authorization technologies and protocols, including SAML, Kerberos, NTLM, OIDC, and OAuth
  • Knowledge of multi-factor authentication (MFA) technologies, including Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), One-Time Password (OTP), Biometrics, and other authentication factors
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen

Nice to have

  • 2+ years of experience with Identity Governance Administration platforms and process implementation
  • Experience with Okta
  • Relevant certifications such as MCSE, MCITP, MCTS, and/or SANS certifications

Details

  • Full-time telework from any U.S. based location
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Technology focus areas include Identity Governance Administration, Identity Life Cycle Management, Okta, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Azure Cloud, and emerging authentication standards

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IAM Cyber Engineer