Identity and Access Management (IDAM) 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.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

Job Summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Identity & Access Management (IDAM) engineer who will be responsible for increasing cybersecurity and automation on new and existing IDAM management solutions.In this role, you will help modernize the IDAM strategy and implement and design secure solutions based on business requirements.You will join a team of cybersecurity professionals who are chartered with securing Aerospace's classified and unclassified enterprise IT environments.

Work Model

This position will be a hybrid work model, some onsite work in El Segundo, CA, Chantilly, VA or Colorado Springs, CO will be required.

What You'll be Doing

• Designing or upgrading new identity and access management solutions for the Enterprise across key technologies such as:
  • Active Directory & Azure Active Directory (Entra)
  • Cloud and on-premises Identity & Access Management technologies
  • Federated Identity Management
  • Privilege Access Management
  • Endpoint Privilege Management
  • Public Key Infrastructure
• Collaborating across IT departments to integrate Enterprise IDAM solutions with on-premises applications as well as Software as a Service (SaaS) and other cloud platforms.
• Providing input on cybersecurity initiatives and assist with policy development.
• Providing subject matter expertise and training to operational teams, as needed.
• Ensuring overall IDAM system health
• Contributing to threat hunting and incident response, as necessary

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Level II:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent field of study, or equivalent experience
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Solid knowledge of common IDAM technical principles, theories, concepts, and tools
• Prior hands-on experience with IDAM solutions
• Excellent knowledge of technology environments, including information security and authentication solutions
• Ability to translate organizational goals and objectives into actionable implementation plans
• Working knowledge of Windows & Linux operating systems.
• Ability to quickly learn new or existing technology
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Minimum Requirements for Level III:

• Same requirements as level II noted above, in addition to 5 years of experience

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Prior experience maintaining IDAM and Information security technologies such: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), PKI (Public Key Infrastructure), Privileged Access Management, Endpoint Security, Federated Authentication using SAML or OpenID Connect
• Experience with NIST SP 800-171
• Experience implementing large-scale solutions across unique enterprise infrastructures
• Experience maturing pre-existing environments and transitioning them over to appropriate teams
• Seeks opportunities for process improvement, recommends improvements and contributes to solutions.
• Programming skills for task automation
• Experience with enterprise-level systems design and development from business requirements analysis through day-to-day management

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 - Mid - Max)

$87,257 - $118,628 - $150,000Pay 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 diverse 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/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. 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 ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.