Identity Access and Federation Architect

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Identity Access and Federation Architect

The Opportunity:

You know that the user is the last frontier for cybersecurity. It's where the perimeter is drawn, and securing identities is pivotal in the fight against cybercriminals. As an Identity and Access Management (IAM) specialist, you have the skills and experience to keep hackers from taking data and breaking processes. We're looking for someone like you to help our clients meet their missions without disruption.

As a Ping Identity Subject Matter Expert at Booz Allen, you'll play a critical role in the world of IAM and zero trust. You'll interface with stakeholders and engineering teams to delve into the details and dependencies of critical processes and users' roles within them.

You'll analyze the identity lifecycle, articulating access requirements and defining enterprise identity records. You'll use your experience in IAM to design, deploy, and support systems that verify appropriate user privileges and manage credentials for accessing our clients' most valuable assets. From single sign-on to privileged access systems, you'll have the chance to implement enterprise-class solutions and stop adversaries in their tracks.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience designing and deploying Identity and Access Management systems

• Experience designing, implementing, and integrating identity federation, access management, directory, and policy-based authorization solutions using protocols such as SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OIDC across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments

• Experience with IAM concepts such as Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), Zero Trust, Passwordless, federation, and single sign-on (SSO)

• Experience with IAM protocols, such as SAML, OAuth, or OIDC

• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam

• HS diploma or GED

• Ability to obtain a Security+ Certification within 9 months of start date

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with PingFederate or Okta for identity federation and SSO, including SAML and OIDC integrations, token mapping, and IdP or SP configuration supporting cloud identity architectures and Zero Trust security models

• Experience with Identity governance processes and entitlement management programs

• Knowledge of system, network, application, and security architectures and cybersecurity solutions

• Knowledge of key cyber processes, such as incident handling, risk measurement, and change management

• Knowledge of key cyber threats, including nation state actors, malware or ransomware, command and control infrastructures, and mitigations

• Ability to collaborate with professional confidence and credibility to effectively engage and interact with technologists and leaders across the enterprise

• Ability to quickly comprehend complex problems, draw logical conclusions, make sound decisions, develop solutions, and drive closure

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.