IDAM Engineer

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. The Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers’ mission to defend against evolving threats around the world.

Your greatest work is ahead!

The Multi-domain Solutions Division (MDS) within the Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a skilled IDAM Engineer to join a new cyber security program and play a key role in supporting government-critical systems. You will be part of a program that oversees development, integration, delivery, and operations and maintenance of IT managed security services, which encompasses support to monitor the cybersecurity threat and security posture situational awareness for the enterprise. This opportunity is in anticipation of a future contract award!

What you’ll be doing:

• Design, implement, and manage secure identity and access solutions in support of a mission-critical federal cybersecurity program. 
• Ensure role-based access control (RBAC), user lifecycle management, and compliance with federal standards such as NIST 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
• Design and maintain identity management and authentication/authorization frameworks across enterprise IT environments.
• Implement and support solutions such as LDAP, Active Directory (AD), Azure AD, PIV/CAC, SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.
• Manage user provisioning, deprovisioning, and account governance in compliance with government security policies.
• Configure and enforce RBAC, ABAC, and policy-based access control models.
• Integrate identity services with enterprise applications (e.g., ServiceNow, cloud platforms, collaboration tools).
• Implement and maintain Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO) systems.
• Support audits and continuous monitoring efforts by maintaining documentation and evidence of access controls.
• Work closely with Security, Network, and Application teams to develop and implement secure access policies.
• Develop and maintain automated scripts or workflows for identity operations and access reviews.
• Participate in incident response activities related to identity breaches or unauthorized access.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph security clearance required. Must be U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3 to 5 plus years of experience in Identity and Access Management within a government or enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, and SCIM protocols.
• Experience with government-specific IDAM technologies such as PIV/CAC, HSPD-12, and ICAM frameworks.
• Familiarity with federal compliance standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, FISMA, FedRAMP, RMF).
• Hands-on experience with MFA/SSO tools (e.g., Okta, Duo, ADFS, ForgeRock, Ping, SailPoint, or CyberArk).
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python) to automate identity-related tasks.

Favorable if you have:

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator, or equivalent.
• Experience with cloud identity integrations in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments.
• Familiarity with Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools and principles.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and emerging identity security trends.

Original Posting:

May 1, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.