Identity and Access Management (IdAM) Lead IRES - SSFB/HSV

Amentum•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$120,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Identity and Access Management (IdAM) Lead supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The role is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting the IdAM environment, ensuring systems and data are secure and compliant through effective identity and access management aligned with the Zero Trust Security Model. The Lead provides strategic direction for the IdAM team, aligns its objectives with business goals, drives continuous improvement, and addresses emerging threats. They lead, mentor, and develop IdAM professionals; oversee the design and delivery of IdAM capabilities; and serve as the primary contact for executive stakeholders. The position also oversees governance and compliance, risk mitigation, budget and resource allocation, and personnel management. It uses technical expertise in identity management products to guide architectural decisions, support complex implementations, and resolve escalated technical challenges. The role is based at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, or Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. Remote work is not available. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee of one of Amentum’s teammate companies. Applicants must submit a resume using month-and-year date formatting.

Requirements

At least 6 years of general full-time work experience; this requirement may be reduced with completion of advanced education.
At least 4 years of Identity and Access Management (IdAM) experience.
At least 2 years of experience in a management or leadership role.
Experience supporting and understanding business requirements, combined with technical knowledge of identity management products, including PingIdentity PingFederate, SailPoint IdentityIQ, Azure/AWS Cloud Hybrid Identity Management, Active Directory, and DoD/NSS Public Key Infrastructure.
Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+.
Must have or obtain an active DoW Secret Security Clearance.
Submit a resume using month-and-year date formatting.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, maintain, and support the IdAM environment supporting the Missile Defense Agency under the IRES contract.
Ensure systems and data security and compliance through effective identity and access management aligned with the Zero Trust Security Model.
Provide strategic direction and leadership for the IdAM team, aligning team objectives with business goals and driving continuous improvement.
Lead, mentor, and develop IdAM professionals, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
Oversee the design, strategy, delivery, and implementation of IdAM capabilities and solutions.
Serve as the primary point of contact for executive stakeholders and manage relationships with senior stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with security policies, regulations, and DoD/NSS requirements, and identify and mitigate IdAM risks.
Oversee budget management, resource allocation, and personnel management for the IdAM team.
Use technical knowledge of identity management products to make architectural decisions, guide complex implementations, and address escalated technical challenges.