Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer at DecisionPoint | Cortek

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Identity Management, Access Control, Single Sign-On, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Environments, AWS IAM, Zero Trust Principles, Cybersecurity, Identity Governance, Authentication, Authorization, Federation, Entitlement Audits, Privileged Access, Incident Response, Documentation, Problem-Solving

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Description

Overview DecisionPoint seeks an Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer to support enterprise identity operations and authentication services for a large federal and DoD-aligned mission environment. This role manages identity governance, access control enforcement, single sign-on (SSO) integrations, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) capabilities across cloud and on-premise environments. The IAM Engineer will contribute directly to the implementation of the Zero Trust identity pillar, ensuring secure, reliable, and policy-driven access to mission-critical systems. This position is fully remote. Note: By applying to this position, you acknowledge and consent to having your resume included in an active competitive government contract bid. Duties & Responsibilities The Identity & Access Management Engineer will: Manage SSO integrations across enterprise applications and services. Configure and maintain identity governance workflows, account lifecycle management, and access approval processes. Implement and manage MFA, conditional access policies, and identity verification mechanisms. Support development and enforcement of identity-based access controls aligned with Zero Trust principles. Configure IAM roles, permissions, and policies in cloud environments, including AWS IAM. Conduct access reviews, entitlement audits, and privileged access assessments. Partner with cybersecurity teams to align identity controls with DoD security and compliance requirements. Troubleshoot identity issues related to SSO, MFA, directory services, and authentication flows. Assist with identity roadmap planning, modernization activities, and capability enhancements. Maintain identity standards, configuration documentation, and architectural artifacts. Support incident response activities related to identity threats or compromised accounts. Contribute to the development and refinement of IAM procedures, playbooks, and governance models. Qualifications Clearance Requirement Must hold an active Top Secret clearance, supported by a Tier 5 background investigation. Education (Required) Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Experience (Required) Minimum 5 years of experience in identity and access management, authentication engineering, or IAM operations. Experience implementing or supporting SSO integrations, MFA configurations, or identity governance processes. Experience managing IAM roles, policies, and permissions in cloud environments (AWS preferred). Experience conducting access reviews, entitlement audits, or privilege management activities. Experience supporting the implementation of identity-focused security controls. Technical Knowledge (Required) Strong understanding of IAM concepts, including authentication, authorization, federation, and identity governance. Experience with SSO technologies, MFA systems, and identity providers. Proficiency in AWS IAM roles, policies, access keys, and permission boundaries. Knowledge of Zero Trust identity principles and identity-centric access control models. Understanding of DoD cybersecurity requirements related to identity and access management. Technical Knowledge (Preferred) Experience with directory services (e.g., Active Directory, Azure AD). Familiarity with identity risk scoring, behavioral analytics, or conditional access signals. Experience integrating IAM with CI/CD pipelines or DevSecOps workflows. Certifications Required: Security+ Preferred: AWS IAM or AWS Security specialty certification Additional DoD 8570/8140 IAM-related certifications Skills Strong problem-solving abilities for diagnosing authentication and access issues. Excellent communication skills for collaborating with cybersecurity, engineering, and application teams. High attention to detail for managing access controls, policies, and identity workflows. Ability to manage multiple IAM initiatives in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. Strong documentation skills for maintaining identity policies, standards, and technical procedures. Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy EEO and Affirmative Action Policy: DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws. Pay Transparency Policy: In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information: By expressing your interest and submitting your resume for this position, you authorize DecisionPoint Corporation to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should DecisionPoint Corporation. or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.

Responsibilities

The IAM Engineer will manage SSO integrations, configure identity governance workflows, and implement MFA across environments. They will also support the development of identity-based access controls aligned with Zero Trust principles.