Base-2 Solutions, LLC
Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer with Security Clearance
Base-2 Solutions, LLC, Bethesda, Maryland, us, 20811
Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer with Security Clearance
Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph City: Bethesda State/Territory: Maryland Travel: None Potential for Teleworking: No Schedule: Full Time DoD 8570 IAT Requirement: IAT II (Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP) Last Updated: 12/13/24 8:31 PM Requisition ID: 879109 US Citizenship Required?: Yes Pay Range: $125,645.78 to $167,527.71 Base–2 Solutions is seeking an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to support the National Media Exploitation Center (NMEC). The IAM Engineer will be responsible for maintaining existing enterprise identity management solutions, troubleshooting incidents, and assisting with transitioning new capabilities to production. Primary Responsibilities: Design and implement IAM solutions using Keycloak for secure authentication and authorization based on OIDC, OAuth2, and SAML protocols. Integrate Keycloak with internal and external applications, APIs, and third-party services to enable secure access and identity federation. Manage and maintain the Keycloak infrastructure, including clustering, performance tuning, and monitoring. Implement custom authentication flows, policies, and user federation strategies using Keycloak. Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure the scalability, security, and high availability of Keycloak deployments. Automate the management of identity and access workflows, including user provisioning, de–provisioning, and role–based access control (RBAC). Troubleshoot issues related to authentication, authorization, and access control, ensuring a seamless user experience. Document system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures for internal teams and stakeholders. Conduct regular security audits and recommend improvements for IAM practices and systems. Provide support for implementing, troubleshooting and maintaining identity management systems. Provide mentorship and training for junior team members. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 3–5 years of experience working in Identity and Access Management (IAM) with a focus on Keycloak and OIDC/OAuth2 technologies. Strong hands–on experience with configuring, deploying, and managing Keycloak in a production environment. Deep understanding of authentication and authorization protocols including OIDC, OAuth2, SAML, and LDAP. Proficiency in Java, Python, or other scripting languages used for extending and automating Keycloak. Experience with user federation (LDAP, Active Directory, etc.) and social identity providers (Google, Facebook, etc.) using Keycloak. Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, and experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and infrastructure–as–code (IaC) tools such as Terraform. Strong problem–solving and debugging skills, particularly in complex, distributed environments. Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum environment, collaborating with cross–functional teams. Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical solutions to both technical and non–technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in IAM or related security engineering roles. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and securing cloud–native applications. Experience with identity governance tools (e.g., SailPoint, Okta). Experience implementing MFA, SSO, and zero–trust architectures. Compensation:
Above market fixed salary or hourly pay. Up to $10,000 bonus for each referral. Additional bonuses for exceptional performance, assisting with business development and company growth. Health:
100% paid premiums for health insurance. Choose from over 80 gold–level medical plans from Aetna, CareFirst, Kaiser and UnitedHealthcare. 100% paid premiums for dental and vision insurance. Income Protection:
100% paid premiums for short–term and long–term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, and life insurance with a $200,000 max benefit. Retirement:
8% company contribution to 401k with immediate vesting. 401k pre–tax and Roth options. Leave:
Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO) and 11 days of paid floating holidays. Equal Opportunity Employer:
Base–2 Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph City: Bethesda State/Territory: Maryland Travel: None Potential for Teleworking: No Schedule: Full Time DoD 8570 IAT Requirement: IAT II (Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP) Last Updated: 12/13/24 8:31 PM Requisition ID: 879109 US Citizenship Required?: Yes Pay Range: $125,645.78 to $167,527.71 Base–2 Solutions is seeking an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to support the National Media Exploitation Center (NMEC). The IAM Engineer will be responsible for maintaining existing enterprise identity management solutions, troubleshooting incidents, and assisting with transitioning new capabilities to production. Primary Responsibilities: Design and implement IAM solutions using Keycloak for secure authentication and authorization based on OIDC, OAuth2, and SAML protocols. Integrate Keycloak with internal and external applications, APIs, and third-party services to enable secure access and identity federation. Manage and maintain the Keycloak infrastructure, including clustering, performance tuning, and monitoring. Implement custom authentication flows, policies, and user federation strategies using Keycloak. Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure the scalability, security, and high availability of Keycloak deployments. Automate the management of identity and access workflows, including user provisioning, de–provisioning, and role–based access control (RBAC). Troubleshoot issues related to authentication, authorization, and access control, ensuring a seamless user experience. Document system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures for internal teams and stakeholders. Conduct regular security audits and recommend improvements for IAM practices and systems. Provide support for implementing, troubleshooting and maintaining identity management systems. Provide mentorship and training for junior team members. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 3–5 years of experience working in Identity and Access Management (IAM) with a focus on Keycloak and OIDC/OAuth2 technologies. Strong hands–on experience with configuring, deploying, and managing Keycloak in a production environment. Deep understanding of authentication and authorization protocols including OIDC, OAuth2, SAML, and LDAP. Proficiency in Java, Python, or other scripting languages used for extending and automating Keycloak. Experience with user federation (LDAP, Active Directory, etc.) and social identity providers (Google, Facebook, etc.) using Keycloak. Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, and experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and infrastructure–as–code (IaC) tools such as Terraform. Strong problem–solving and debugging skills, particularly in complex, distributed environments. Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum environment, collaborating with cross–functional teams. Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical solutions to both technical and non–technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in IAM or related security engineering roles. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and securing cloud–native applications. Experience with identity governance tools (e.g., SailPoint, Okta). Experience implementing MFA, SSO, and zero–trust architectures. Compensation:
Above market fixed salary or hourly pay. Up to $10,000 bonus for each referral. Additional bonuses for exceptional performance, assisting with business development and company growth. Health:
100% paid premiums for health insurance. Choose from over 80 gold–level medical plans from Aetna, CareFirst, Kaiser and UnitedHealthcare. 100% paid premiums for dental and vision insurance. Income Protection:
100% paid premiums for short–term and long–term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, and life insurance with a $200,000 max benefit. Retirement:
8% company contribution to 401k with immediate vesting. 401k pre–tax and Roth options. Leave:
Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO) and 11 days of paid floating holidays. Equal Opportunity Employer:
Base–2 Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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