Identity Provider Operations Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust

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Work type
On-site
Location
Riverdale, MDMcLean, VATampa, FLReston, VA
Salary
$86,800–$198,000 / yr
Posted
14 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

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TL;DR · Identity Provider Operations Engineer

As an Identity Provider Operations Engineer, you will support the maintenance, sustainment, and troubleshooting of enterprise IAM and federation services within mission-critical environments to support Zero Trust initiatives. You will collaborate with cybersecurity teams and network engineers to manage daily operations, resolve SSO and federation issues, maintain MFA and password-less authentication capabilities, and perform user lifecycle management. The role involves monitoring identity systems, applying patches, and executing automation for service improvements. Key technical requirements include experience with PingFederate, Okta, or Entra ID; proficiency in SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect; and skills in Java, JavaScript, Python, PowerShell, or Groovy. You will also work with RESTful APIs, Active Directory, and LDAP environments to ensure secure access to critical systems while maintaining compliance with organizational security policies and standards.

What you'll do

  • Monitor and maintain enterprise identity systems to ensure high availability and security.
  • Troubleshoot SSO and federation issues involving SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect protocols.
  • Manage MFA and password-less authentication capabilities for secure user access.
  • Execute user lifecycle management processes and integrate with Active Directory or LDAP environments.
  • Apply patches and configuration updates to maintain identity platform integrity.
  • Develop scripts and use RESTful APIs to automate operational tasks and system maintenance.
  • Resolve complex federation connectivity issues, including token exchanges and assertion mismatches.

What we're looking for

  • Experience administering and maintaining identity platforms like PingFederate, Okta, or Entra ID in enterprise environments.
  • Experience troubleshooting authentication and federation protocols including SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect (OIDC).
  • Experience using scripting languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, PowerShell, or Groovy for automation and maintenance.
  • Experience working with RESTful APIs to support identity platform integrations and user lifecycle management.
  • Experience supporting integrations and synchronization with Active Directory (AD) or LDAP environments.
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures and multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions.
  • Top Secret clearance is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Technology.

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