IAM Engineer

Second 61 • Doral, FL

8d • Remote

About The Position

Second-61: We are Vigilant Defenders. Our foundation is built upon patriotism, protecting what matters most. We honor each other, our community, our country, and our customers through exceptional services as their front-line defenders. Position Description: IAM Engineer – Contingent Pipeline Opportunity – We’re building a talent pipeline for upcoming U.S. Government defense IT and analytics support roles. Opportunities are contingent upon task order awards and funding under existing contracts. Location: Remote

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related field OR five years of equivalent experience in IAM engineering
• Experience designing and managing IAM frameworks in cloud environments (AWS, Azure)
• Experience with identity governance tools and zero-trust architecture implementation
• Hands-on experience with IAM platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Ping Identity, or AWS IAM
• Strong knowledge of DoD IL2, IL4, and IL5 security frameworks
• Familiarity with authentication protocols: SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect
• Experience implementing RBAC and MFA in enterprise environments
• Must have an active Secret Security Clearance.
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to pass a standard background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting federal or DoD programs
• Experience integrating IAM with DevSecOps pipelines or enterprise applications
• Experience conducting IAM audits and compliance reporting
• Experience with hybrid cloud identity management
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions for cloud and on-premises environments
• Configure and enforce role-based access control (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• Implement identity federation and secure authentication protocols including SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect
• Support Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) initiatives and cloud security policies
• Maintain compliance with DoD IL2, IL4, and IL5 security frameworks and standards
• Administer IAM platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Okta, Ping Identity, or AWS IAM
• Monitor and troubleshoot IAM systems, access issues, and security events
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, and program teams to ensure secure and compliant access
• Maintain documentation of IAM policies, procedures, and configurations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees