Identity Access Management (IAM) Engineer

Identity Access Management (IAM) Engineer This position is in support of US Southern Command under the Enhanced Domain Awareness contract. Our team shall refine the processes, technology, infrastructure, and personnel necessary to transition EDA into a scalable, distributed intelligence ecosystem. Leveraging the existing EDA infrastructure, this effort enhances cyber security, structured governance, metadata lineage, and data transformation capabilities of the command. NOTE: This position is contingent upon award of contract, expected in the next 30-60 days. Job Title: IAM Engineer Position Overview The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing secure IAM solutions across cloud and on-premises environments. This role plays a critical part in protecting organizational assets by ensuring secure authentication, authorization, and identity governance aligned with compliance and security standards, including Department of Defense (DoD) frameworks. Supporting secure enterprise environments that span cloud and on-premises systems, the position requires close coordination across cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application development teams. This position is an off-site position and requires a Secret DoD government clearance. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong knowledge of IAM principles, frameworks, and best practices Proficiency in authentication and authorization protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect) Experience implementing RBAC, MFA, and identity federation in hybrid environments Strong knowledge of DoD IL2, IL4, and IL5 compliance frameworks and security controls Required Experience Demonstrated experience designing and managing IAM frameworks in cloud environments (AWS and/or Azure) Experience configuring and managing identity governance and administration tools Proven experience implementing zero-trust security models Hands‑on experience integrating IAM solutions across enterprise systems such as Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Ping Identity, and AWS IAM Experience supporting compliance and security requirements within regulated environments Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or a related field or minimum of five (5) years of equivalent experience in IAM engineering. SECRET Security Clearance Preferred Certifications (Not Required) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) AWS Certified Security – Specialty Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate EEO Commitment All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Barbaricum