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Identity and Security Engineer, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton

Posted today
Top Secret
$99,000 - $225,000
Unspecified
IT - Security
McLean, VA (On-Site/Office)

Job Number: R0232177

Identity and Security Engineer, Lead

The Opportunity:

You know that the user is the last frontier for cybersecurity. It's where the peri met er is drawn, and securing identities is pivotal in the fight against cybercriminals. As an IAM expert, you have the skills and experience to keep hackers from taking data and breaking processes. We're looking for someone like you to partner with our clients and guide them as they meet their missions without disruption.

As a lead Identity and Access Management ( IAM ) Solution Engineer at Booz Allen, you'll play a critical role in the world of identity and access management and Zero T rus t. You'll oversee large-scale IAM projects for our clients. You'll directly interface with stakeholders and engineering teams to delve into the details and dependencies of critical processes and users' roles within them.

You'll guide your team to analyze the identity lifecycle, articulating access requirements and defining enterprise identity records. You'll use your experience in IAM to design, deploy, and support systems that verify appropriate user privileges and manage credentials for accessing our clients' most valuable assets. From single sign-on to privileged access systems, you'll have the chance to lead the implementation of enterprise-class solutions and stop adversaries in their tracks.

Apply today to help us as we support our nation's security.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

  • 8+ years of experience in IAM engineering and architecture roles
  • Experience with IBM Security Verify Access ( ISVA ) , including WebSEAL configuration and policy enforcement, authentication and authorization flows, federations such as SAML, OIDC, or OAuth 2.0, and high availability and disa ster recovery architectures
  • Experience with Oracle Unified Directory ( OUD ) , including directory design and schema management, replication and performance tuning, and integration with IAM and authentication platforms
  • Experience leading IAM implementations, upgrades, or migrations in enterprise or regulated environments
  • Experience producing technical design artifacts, configuration standards, and operational documentation
  • Knowledge of authentication, authorization, identity lifecycle, and access control models
  • Ability to serve as a technical lead, providing design guidance, mentoring engineers, and reviewing implementations
  • Ability to collaborate across security, infrastructure, and application teams
  • Top Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree


Nice If You Have:

  • Experience deploying or operating IAM solutions in AWS or other cloud environments
  • Experience with cloud security concepts, including Zero T rus t, network segmentation, and identity-based access controls
  • Experience with hybrid IAM architectures spanning on-prem and cloud platforms
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform and Ansible, for IAM or directory services
  • Experience integrating IAM platforms with modern CI / CD pipelines or DevSecOps workflows
  • Experience supporting mission-critical or highly available systems
  • Experience in a consult ing or customer-facing technical leadership role
  • Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards, including NIST, FedRAMP, FISMA, and STIGs
  • Possession of strong verbal and written communication skills


Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

  • If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
  • If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.


Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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