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

Amentum•Colorado Springs, CO

7d•$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. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting the IdAM environment and ensuring systems and data are secure and compliant through user access and identity management aligned with the Zero Trust Security Model. The lead provides strategic direction for the IdAM team, aligns team objectives with business goals, and drives continuous improvement while proactively addressing emerging threats. The role leads, mentors, and develops IdAM professionals; oversees solution design and implementation; and serves as the primary contact for executive stakeholders. The position also ensures compliance with security policies, regulations, and DoD/NSS requirements; oversees budgets, resource allocation, and personnel; and provides architectural guidance and technical escalation support. The role is based at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, or Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. Remote work is not available. Relocation assistance is not available. The position requires a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification and an active DoW Secret clearance, which may be obtained. Travel is required up to 10% of the time.

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, coupled 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.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Submit a resume using month-and-year date format with the application.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, maintain, and support the IdAM environment for the Missile Defense Agency under the IRES contract.
Ensure the security and compliance of systems and data through user access and identity management aligned with the Zero Trust Security Model.
Provide strategic direction and leadership for the IdAM team, aligning objectives with business goals and driving continuous improvement.
Lead, mentor, and develop IdAM professionals and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
Oversee the design, strategy, delivery, and implementation of IdAM capabilities, following best practices and achieving client business goals.
Serve as the primary point of contact for executive stakeholders, communicate IdAM strategies and solutions, and manage senior stakeholder relationships.
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 implementation of complex solutions, and serve as an escalation point for technical challenges.