SOSi

IAM Engineer

United States full-time Senior $89,696 - $186,293
full-time Senior level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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**This position is contingent upon contract award**
SOSi is seeking a IAM Engineers to support mission requirements for a structured approach to further develop, integrate, and sustain a scalable, federated data ecosystem that enhances interoperability, governance, and mission-driven analytics for a DoD customer. The primary objective of the program is to bridge the operational gaps between DoD, IC, interagency, and non-traditional international partners to enable real-time information sharing, dynamic data integration, and mission-tailored analytical capabilities.

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

Minimum Requirements:

Active in-scope SECRET Clearance.

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or a related field, orfive (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.

Preferred Qualifications:
Desirable but not required certifications include Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate.
Working Conditions:

The work to be performed remotely

Must have strong internet connection

Quit workspace free from interruptions

Working at SOSi:
All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.
Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.
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