Operations Engineer

ASM Research • Annapolis Junction, MD

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Operations Engineer provides mid- to senior-level technical operations support for IBM-based IAM systems within a large-scale federal national security environment. Responsible for the administration, sustainment, and operational readiness of IBM-based Security and Identity Management systems. This role ensures secure, stable, and compliant operation of identity services that underpin mission-critical federal environments.

Requirements

• 8+ years hands-on experience with IBM identity and access management tools, such as: IBM Security Identity Manager (ISIM) / IBM Security Verify Governance, IBM Security Directory Server (SDS), IBM Security Access Manager (ISAM), LDAP directory services
• Strong understanding of IAM concepts: RBAC, provisioning workflows, SSO, federation (SAML/OIDC), directory integration.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix system administration.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Shell, Python) for automation.
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks (NIST 800-53, RMF) and ability to apply STIGs for system hardening.
• Experience supporting large, complex, or mission-critical environment
• Final DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Ability to report onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD (up to 2-3x a week)

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain IBM IAM systems (e.g., IVIG, SDS/LDAP) in compliance with federal security requirements.
• Execute secure configuration, patching, accreditation support, and STIG compliance — core expectations in federal operations roles.
• Troubleshoot authentication/authorization failures and maintain continuity of mission-critical access services.
• Conduct system monitoring, log analysis, and incident response in accordance with federal SLAs.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, runbooks, audit documentation, and compliance materials.
• Support integration across federal applications and mission systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts (automation, resiliency, monitoring enhancements).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed