Cybersecurity​/IAM Engineer - REMOTE

Position: Cybersecurity / IAM Engineer - REMOTE
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We are currently seeking a Cybersecurity / IAM Engineer - REMOTE to join our team in Herndon (REMOTE), Virginia (US-VA), United States (US).

Job Summary:

The Cybersecurity / IAM Engineer is responsible for architecting, implementing, and maintaining advanced cybersecurity and identity and access management (IAM) solutions across all client environments, including cloud, IoT, edge, and data systems. This role is critical to ensuring that client meets and sustains compliance with cybersecurity, privacy, and risk management requirements, including RMF, IL4/IL5, and FedRAMP controls. The engineer leads the design and enforcement of secure authentication, authorization, and RBAC frameworks, supporting multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, and integration with providers.

The Cybersecurity / IAM Engineer works closely with Dev Sec Ops , software, and infrastructure teams to embed security best practices into all phases of the system lifecycle, including secure configuration baselines, continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response. The position requires hands-on experience with IAM platforms, PKI, secure directory services, and the implementation of audit logging and compliance reporting.

The engineer maintains comprehensive documentation, supports audit and ATO processes, and ensures that all client solutions are resilient, auditable, and optimized for operational readiness and regulatory compliance.

Job Duties:

Architect, implement, and maintain advanced IAM solutions, including RBAC, MFA, SSO, and integration with providers

Develop and enforce secure authentication and authorization frameworks for client's cloud, edge, and data environments

Lead the implementation of secure directory services, PKI, and certificate management for all client components

Support continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response in compliance with DoD RMF, IL4/IL5, and FedRAMP requirements

Collaborate with Dev Sec Ops , software, and infrastructure teams to embed security best practices throughout the system lifecycle

Maintain comprehensive documentation for IAM architectures, security controls, and compliance artifacts

Support audit, ATO, and risk management processes, including evidence collection and remediation of findings

Implement and monitor audit logging, access reviews, and compliance reporting for all client environments

Provide technical support for user provisioning, deprovisioning, and lifecycle management

Participate in security assessments, code reviews, and compliance audits as required by contract and SOW

Basic Qualifications:

Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in computer science or equivalent.

Minimum 10 years of experience with cybersecurity engineering

Must be US Citizen with ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience designing and managing IAM solutions in regulated or mission-critical DoD environments

Proficiency with RBAC, SSO, MFA, PKI, and secure directory services

Experience with DoD RMF, IL4/IL5, and FedRAMP cybersecurity and compliance requirements

Familiarity with AWS Gov Cloud, cloud security, and secure integration of edge/IoT devices

Strong documentation and communication skills, including the ability to produce compliance artifacts and technical guides

Experience supporting audit, ATO, and risk management processes for federal systems

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