IAM Engineer; Secret clearance

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.

Export Control/ITAR:
Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Vantor is seeking an IAM Engineer to support mission requirements for a structured approach to further develop, integrate, and sustain a scalable, federated data ecosystem that enhances interoperability, governance, and mission‑driven analytics for a DoD customer. The primary objective of the program is to bridge the operational gaps between DoD, IC, interagency, and non‑traditional international partners to enable real‑time information sharing, dynamic data integration, and mission‑tailored analytical capabilities.

• 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  (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.

• 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  (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.

• The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $ – $ annually.
• The base pay for this position within New Jersey is: $ – $ annually.
• The base pay for this position within Delaware is: $ – $ annually.
• The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $ – $ annually.
• The base pay for this position within California is: $ – $ annually.
• For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market‑driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks such as student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement, and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at

Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.