Identity Provider Operations Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Riverdale, MDMcLean, VATampa, FLReston, VA
Salary
$86,800–$198,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
Sep 22, 2026

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $171k
This role $142k
$73k most similar roles pay here $218k

This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$199,125 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $171k 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

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 743 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Identity Provider Operations Engineer

As an Identity Provider (IdP) Operations Engineer at the enterprise level, you will join a cybersecurity-focused team to maintain and troubleshoot identity and access management systems. Your daily tasks include monitoring identity platforms like PingFederate or Okta, resolving authentication issues using SAML 2.0 and OAuth 2.0 protocols, and ensuring compliance with security policies. You’ll use scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell for automation and maintenance, work with RESTful APIs to manage user lifecycles, and support integrations with Active Directory environments. Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures and experience with multifactor authentication solutions are essential. This role requires expertise in securing mission-critical systems and ensuring operational readiness across a large-scale enterprise environment.

What you'll do

  • Monitor identity systems to ensure continuous reliability and security.
  • Troubleshoot SSO and federation issues using SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OIDC.
  • Maintain MFA and password-less authentication capabilities for secure access.
  • Support user lifecycle management processes through RESTful API integrations.
  • Apply patches and configuration updates to identity platforms regularly.

What we're looking for

  • Experience administering and maintaining enterprise identity platforms like PingFederate, Okta, or Entra ID.
  • Proficient in troubleshooting SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect (OIDC) protocols.
  • Skilled in scripting languages for operational tasks, automation, and maintenance of IAM services.
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures and support for multifactor authentication solutions.
  • HS diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or IT.
  • Experience with RESTful APIs and integrations within DevOps environments.

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