Federated Identity SME – Tier 4

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.

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.

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.

• 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, Entra  (Azure AD), AWS 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 Power Shell, Terraform and other methods to enhance efficiency and 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.
• Manage kickoff meetings and presentation preparations, including proposing a schedule, deliverables, due dates, test requirements and acceptance criteria approved by the Government and Contractor within 30 days of the task kickoff meeting.
• Prepare a white paper assessing current networks, including a diagram of current authorizations and an assessment of existing access, authorization, and IDAM solutions; highlight out‑of‑compliance practices that require improvement.
• Develop an Implementation Plan that successfully addresses integration among all existing networks, includes Course of Actions (COAs) for changes, best practices, security compliance, management and increased efficiencies, and accompanies a system architecture diagram.
• Upon Government acceptance of the Implementation Plan, provide a detailed plan and schedule for implementation of selected and approved COAs, and facilitate implementation of solutions and/or COAs in coordination with the Government.
• Deliverables include: diagram of current IDAM solutions, white paper or presentation on compliance findings and/or inadequacies, COAs for changes, system architecture diagram, detailed implementation schedule, Federated Identity implementation Acceptance Test Plan and Acceptance Criteria; perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• 5–10 years proven knowledge of federated identity management, IT Security and IAM capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Security+ or a higher certification such as CISSP.
• Must pass the JWAC Privileged User Exam prior to being given administration rights.
• Required to have and maintain a TS/SCI and SAP eligible immediately.
• Must meet qualification standards and requirements in accordance with DoDD 8140.01.
• Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge across key IT Security tasks with high impact assignments.
• Has planned and led major technology assignments and evaluated performance…