AWS Authentication SME (Keycloak) - Part-time

Virtual Service Operations; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

VSO Inc. seeks an experienced AWS Authentication SME (Keycloak) to join a skilled team for a mission-critical, security-sensitive initiative.

This part-time on-site role focuses on secure identity infrastructure, certificate-based access, and enterprise service interoperability within a controlled environment. You will design robust authentication patterns, configure Keycloak federation, and integrate SAML/OIDC with applications.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance; eligible for SCI read-on/indoctrination and program access approvals.
• Must reside within commuting distance of approved secure work locations: Herndon, VA; Washington, DC; Seattle, WA; or Denver, CO.
• On-site presence required; this is not a remote position.
• Part-time on-site engagement.
• U.S. citizenship status required by government contract.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement PKI and certificate-based authentication solutions.
• Configure and maintain Keycloak identity federation and synchronization.
• Integrate applications and services using SAML, OpenID Connect, and related standards.
• Troubleshoot identity flows, trust relationships, and secure service access.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Keycloak

PKI

CAC/smart-card

SAML

OIDC

AWS

Job description

Description

Are you ready to put your AWS expertise to work on cloud challenges that few engineers get the chance to tackle?

Virtual Service Operations (VSO) is seeking an experienced AWS Authentication SME (Keycloak) to join a highly skilled team delivering advanced cloud engineering capabilities for a mission-critical, security-sensitive initiative. Own a critical piece of secure identity infrastructure on a focused, part-time engagement. You will design robust authentication and certificate-based access patterns that allow enterprise services to work together securely. You will work with experienced technical partners in a collaborative environment where careful engineering and measurable results matter.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement PKI and certificate-based authentication solutions.
• Configure and maintain Keycloak identity federation and synchronization.
• Integrate applications and services using SAML, OpenID Connect, and related standards.
• Troubleshoot identity flows, trust relationships, and secure service access.

Qualifications:

• Deep hands-on experience administering and integrating Keycloak.
• Practical expertise in PKI, certificate lifecycle management, and CAC/smart-card authentication.
• Strong experience with SAML and OIDC federation flows.
• Hands-on AWS cloud experience and ability to work effectively in highly controlled environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience integrating enterprise identity sources and complex applications.
• Experience supporting authentication in isolated or highly regulated environments.
• Relevant AWS professional or specialty certifications; Security+ or CISSP where applicable.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance; must be eligible for applicable SCI read-on/indoctrination and additional program-specific access approvals.
• Must reside within commuting distance of one of the following 4 approved secure work locations: Herndon, VA; Washington, DC; Seattle, WA; or Denver, CO.
• Regular on-site work in an approved secure facility and occasional work at authorized customer facilities may be required. This is not a remote position.
• Part-time position, on-site
• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status

What is Important to Us:

• You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
• You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.
• Your problem-solving skills are excellent.
• You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.
• You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.

What we offer you:

As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates. This is a no-jerk zone. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth. We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

More About VSO

VSO is a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm. Much of VSO’s success can be attributed to our deep partnerships with IT services industry leaders such as AWS, IBM, Microsoft and others. VSO leverages numerous other partner relationships so as to provide our customers with optimal support. Additionally, we take pride in taking care of our employees. We offer a wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, professional development, and more! For more information, please visit our website at https://vso-inc.com/careers