[Remote] IAM Engineer (Secret clearance)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. The IAM Engineer will support mission requirements by developing, integrating, and sustaining a scalable data ecosystem that enhances interoperability and mission-driven analytics for a DoD customer.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- Active SECRET Clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or a related field, or five (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
- Desirable but not required certifications include Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
Benefits
- A robust 401(k) with company match
- Mental health resources
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Adoption reimbursement
- Pet insurance
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