The Systems Engineer (Identity Management Specialist) supports and optimizes identity and access management (IdAM) services and the underlying operating systems they run on.
Maintain, upgrade, and secure Windows Server and Red Hat Linux systems supporting identity services, including security patching and IAVA compliance.
Partner with stakeholders to understand application requirements, support application implementations, and perform operating system optimization for identity-related applications.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues by analyzing logs/data, identifying root-cause, and implementing durable fixes.
Support identity/federation service deployments and configurations, including installation, configuration, and validation activities.
Develop and maintain technical documentation (runbooks, installation guides, configuration standards, and solution designs) that clearly outlines implementations and operational procedures.
Use scripting/programming skills to support automation, integrations, and operational efficiency improvements.

Requirements

Seven (7) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAM Level I (SEC+)

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

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Hard Skills & Tools

Windows ServerRed Hat Linuxidentity and access management (IdAM)security patchingIAVA compliancescriptingautomationoperating system optimizationtroubleshootingdata analysis

Soft Skills

stakeholder collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationtechnical documentationanalytical thinking

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in System EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Information SystemsBachelor’s degree in Engineering ScienceBachelor’s degree in Engineering ManagementIAM Level I (SEC+)