Senior Cloud Identity & Access Management Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
Job Summary
The Chief Information Security Office (CISO) is chartered with securing enterprise information systems and data to deliver mission success. We are looking for an experienced Senior Cloud Identity & Access Management Engineer to build and maintain cloud and on-premises solutions. If you have enterprise experience architecting and implementing Cloud and Identity & Access Management (IAM) technologies, consider joining our team of dedicated cybersecurity and identity professionals. The Cybersecurity Operations & Engineering staff provide innovative and automated solutions to integrate IT components across the Enterprise leveraging tools such as Multifactor Authentication (MFA), Federated Authentication, Single Sign On, Conditional access, role based access control and more.
Work Model
This is a full-time position based in Chantilly, VA or Colorado Springs, CO, which requires 100% onsite work.
What You'll Be Doing

• Engage with a team of subject matter experts to architect, implement and maintain critical cloud and on-premises Identity & Access Management (IAM) infrastructure
• Work closely with other IT departments and business units to establish secure IAM integrations that meet or exceed cybersecurity requirements
• Assist with the development of IAM strategy including testing and researching new technologies
• Assess current cybersecurity configurations and make appropriate recommendations based on security requirements, risk assessment, threat intelligence or emerging trends
• Where necessary, provide Tier 3 support to help troubleshoot complex issues and develop new custom and automated solutions.
• Will be a member of the incident response team that actively addresses and mitigates incidents as necessary

What You Need to be Successful
Minimum requirements for Information Security Staff IV:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent field of study or equivalent experience
• 8 or more years of relevant experience
• In-depth, hands-on experience working with IAM technologies such as account provisioning, multifactor authentication, role or attribute-based access control, public key infrastructure, privileged access management, single sign on and federated identity systems
• Prior experience securing the enterprise by approving, implementing or designing cybersecurity technologies at the network, endpoint or application layers
• Ability to document, track and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to ensure implementation and identification of trends and impacts
• Ability to document security requirements to protect all information systems and data
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for Information SecurityStaff V include:

• 10 or more years of relevant experience
• Prior experience deploying enterprise technologies to disparate work forces
• Expertise in at least 3 of the technologies listed below:
  • Microsoft Azure AD/Entra
  • Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
  • Enterprise Identity & Access Management Platforms
  • Federated Identity Providers (IdP)
  • Directory Services
  • Identity Governance
• Prior experience architecting secure solutions based on business requirements
• Demonstrated ability to use custom code and automation to support enterprise technologies

How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Proven experience implementing cyber defensive or IAM solutions to combat highly motivated cyber threat actors
• Hands-on experience working with Network & Cloud Security technologies to protect enterprise environments, such as: Microsoft Entra/Azure, AWS Identity & Access Management, Enterprise Directory Services, Virtual Directories, Firewalls, privileged access management, LDAP and relational databases
• Expertise in IAM standards such as LDAP, SAML, OpenID Connect, OAuth, FIDO2
• Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-171 or NIST SP 800-53
• Active Security clearance issued by the U.S. government
• Advanced degree from an accredited program in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems or other sciences/engineering discipline

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Max)
$120,300 - $228,000
Pay Basis: Annual
Leadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.