Federated Identity SME - Tier 4 Security Clearance

Position: Federated Identity SME - Tier 4 with Security Clearance
Federated Identity SME - Tier 4
*** This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance to be considered, with immediate SAP Indoctrination.
*** A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify. [KM1] We are seeking a Senior Tier 4 Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team to develop a Federated Identity Implementation Plan across multiple networks up to the TS/SCI/SAP level and then implement that plan.

This role requires proven expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) within a hybrid cloud environment, as well as proficiency with industry-standard Single Sign On (SSO) technologies, federated identity management, and authentication solutions. The candidate must have the ability to lead complex technology assignments, provide technical guidance, and implement robust IAM solutions across multiple networks. Compensation & Benefits:
Estimated Starting Salary Range for Federated Identity SME - Tier 4: $ per year. Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice. Federated Identity SME - Tier 4

Responsibilities Include:

* Review, design and implement long term strategies related to Federated Identity, Authentication and Authorization to increase user experience while reducing risk, and bridge on-premises and cloud environments

* Production support and availability for on-premises Microsoft Active Directory environment, Entra  (Azure AD), AWS (Amazon Web Services) Identity Center, and other identity solutions

* Provide consultative and implementation support for identity
-related issues for applications and services

* Provide and Implement SAML/OIDC/OAUTH authentication solutions for applications implementing Single Sign On/Multi-Factor and Conditional Access Policies

* Develop and implement automation via Powershell, Terraform and other methods to enhance efficiency & effectiveness

* Provide Tier 3/4 subject matter expertise in the development and implementation of the Federated Identity Authentication and Authorization Plan. into the Joint Warfare Analysis Center ( JWAC) networks

* Manages Kickoff Meeting and Presentation preparations
* Provide a proposed schedule for implementing the Federated Identities and Authorizations work at the Kick-Off meeting for the task including associated deliverables.

* Provide deliverables, due dates, as well as the test requirements and acceptance criteria, shall be approved by the Government and Contractor within 30 days of the end of the Task Kick-Off meeting.

* Provides white paper assessing current networks including a diagram of current authorizations
* Provides an assessment of existing access, authorization, and IDAM (interchangeable with IAM) solutions. Include existing practices that are out of compliance and require improvement.

* Provide an assessment accompanied by a presentation of compliance findings and system inadequacies.

* Provides an Implementation Plan
* At a minimum, provide a Federated Identity Implementation Plan that successfully addresses integration amongst all existing networks.

* Provide the Implementation Plan to include the Course of Actions (COAs) to address changes to current implementation, best practices, security compliance, management and increased efficiencies.

* Provide the Implementation Plan accompanied by System Architecture Diagram that illustrates how solutions and COAs will be implemented within the existing architecture.

* Implementation
* Upon Government acceptance of the Implementation Plan, provide a detailed plan and schedule for implementation of selected & approved COA(s).

* Facilitate implementation of solutions &/or COA(s) in coordination with the Government.

* Deliverables to be included but not limited to:
* Provide a diagram of current IDAM solutions to include white paper on how identities and authorizations are currently being handled.
* Provide a white paper or presentation presenting compliance findings and/or inadequacies in current implementation/infrastructure.
* Provide COAs to address changes to current implementation, to include best practices, security compliance, management and increased efficiencies.
* Provide a System Architecture Diagram (new).
* Provide a detailed plan and schedule for implementation of selected/approved COA.
* Provide a Federated Identity implementation Acceptance Test Plan and Acceptance Criteria.

* Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Federated Identity SME - Tier 4 Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:
* 5 - 10 years' proven knowledge of federated identity management, IT Security and IAM capabilities.

* Bachelor's degree.
* Security+ (or a higher certification such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP.
* Must pass the JWAC Privileged User Exam prior…