Identity Provider Operations Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
McLean, VAReston, VA
Salary
$86,800–$198,000 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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This role $142k
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This role pays less than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $126,800–$192,625 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $160k for comparable roles.

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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 manage daily operations including monitoring identity systems, resolving SSO and federation issues, maintaining MFA and password-less authentication capabilities, and performing user lifecycle management. The role involves applying patches, managing configuration updates, and executing operational automation for high-availability platforms. Key technical requirements include experience with PingFederate, Okta, or Entra ID; proficiency in SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect; and the ability to work with RESTful APIs and Active Directory or LDAP environments. You will utilize scripting languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, PowerShell, or Groovy to automate tasks while ensuring compliance with security policies for secure access to critical systems.

What you'll do

  • Monitor and maintain enterprise identity management (IAM) and federation platforms like PingFederate, Okta, or Entra ID.
  • Troubleshoot complex SSO issues involving SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect protocols.
  • Manage and maintain multi-factor authentication (MFA) and passwordless authentication capabilities.
  • Execute user lifecycle management processes using SCIM protocols and RESTful APIs.
  • Perform system maintenance including patching, configuration updates, and documentation of IAM services.
  • Develop scripts in Python, PowerShell, or Java to automate operational tasks and service improvements.
  • Manage integrations and synchronization between identity platforms and Active Directory or LDAP environments.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a Top Secret clearance.
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Experience administering and maintaining identity platforms such as 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 like 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 or LDAP environments.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Technology.

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