Identity & Access Management Engineer Job Norfolk area,Virginia USA,IT/Tech

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an IDAM Engineer to support a long-term DOD program focused on Navy enterprise identity management, infrastructure automation, cybersecurity, and platform reliability. This position is 100% onsite in Norfolk, VA;
San Diego, CA; or Honolulu, HI
. The IDAM Engineer will support enterprise identity and Windows infrastructure with a focus on Active Directory, identity management, authentication, automation, system reliability, and security compliance across mission-critical Navy infrastructure.

Responsibilities of the IDAM Engineer include:

Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Windows Server environments
Support and maintain identity management technologies including Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM), ADFS, Delinea, and PKI
Perform system patching, STIG remediation, upgrades, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management
Develop and maintain Power Shell, Python, Ansible, and other automation to improve identity and infrastructure operations
Support CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and automated deployment workflows
Monitor system performance, reliability, and availability using Splunk and other monitoring tools
Develop and execute automated performance, load, resilience, and failure testing
Identify and resolve system issues, performance bottlenecks, and reliability concerns
Support cloud and containerized infrastructure using technologies such as Azure, AWS, Kubernetes/Open Shift, and Docker
Collaborate with SRE, Dev Ops, systems, network, cybersecurity, application, vendor, and customer teams
Support infrastructure modernization, upgrades, automation initiatives, and technical projects
Maintain technical documentation, system configurations, automation scripts, and operational procedures

Qualifications of the IDAM Engineer include:

2+ years of experience supporting identity management, Active Directory, Windows Server, systems engineering, or enterprise IT environments
Active Secret clearance
Current Security+ or equivalent DoD IAT Level II certification
Hands-on experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP
Experience with Windows Server administration and troubleshooting
Experience with scripting or automation using Power Shell, Python, Ansible, or similar tools
Knowledge of SRE, Dev Ops, CI/CD, or infrastructure automation concepts
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications of the IDAM Engineer

Experience with Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) / Forefront Identity Manager (FIM)
Experience with ADFS, Delinea, PKI, or identity federation
Experience with Jenkins, Git Lab, Bitbucket, Jira, or Azure Dev Ops
Experience with Terraform, Ansible, Cloud Formation, Chef, Puppet, or other IaC tools
Experience with Azure, AWS, Kubernetes/Open Shift, or Docker
Experience with Splunk or enterprise monitoring platforms
Experience with DISA STIGs, IAVA, RMF, or DoD cybersecurity compliance
Experience supporting large-scale Navy, DoD, NMCI, or NGEN environments
Experience with SQL Server
ITIL, Agile, Scrum, or SAFe experience/certification
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Compensation for the IDAM Engineer includes:

Salary: $95,000-$100,000 depending on experience
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, Holidays, PTO, sick leave as required by law

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