Cybersecurity / IAM Engineer

NTT DATA, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,146 - 208,672; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) program with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

NTT DATA, Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity / IAM Engineer in Bethesda, Maryland, to architect and maintain advanced cybersecurity and identity management solutions. This role involves ensuring compliance with critical cybersecurity and risk management requirements across diverse environments.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree and at least 10 years of cybersecurity engineering experience. Benefits include competitive compensation, healthcare, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with cybersecurity engineering.
• Must be U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and maintain IAM solutions.
• Develop and enforce secure authentication frameworks.
• Lead implementation of secure directory services and PKI.
• Support compliance with DoD RMF and FedRAMP requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to embed security best practices.

Skills

IAM solutions implementation

Cybersecurity engineering

RBAC

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Experience with DoD RMF

Education

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

AWS GovCloud

PKI

Secure directory services

Job description

Job Summary

The Cybersecurity / IAM Engineer is responsible for architecting, implementing, and maintaining advanced cybersecurity and identity and access management (IAM) solutions across all client environments, including cloud, IoT, edge, and data systems. This role is critical to ensuring client compliance with cybersecurity, privacy, and risk management requirements, including RMF, IL4/IL5, and FedRAMP controls. The engineer leads the design and enforcement of secure authentication, authorization, and RBAC frameworks, supporting multi‑factor authentication, single sign‑on, and integration with providers. The Cybersecurity / IAM Engineer works closely with DevSecOps, software, and infrastructure teams to embed security best practices into all phases of the system lifecycle, including secure configuration baselines, continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response. The position requires hands‑on experience with IAM platforms, PKI, secure directory services, and the implementation of audit logging and compliance reporting. The engineer maintains comprehensive documentation, supports audit and ATO processes, and ensures that all client solutions are resilient, auditable, and optimized for operational readiness and regulatory compliance.

Job Duties

• Architect, implement, and maintain advanced IAM solutions, including RBAC, MFA, SSO, and integration with providers
• Develop and enforce secure authentication and authorization frameworks for client’s cloud, edge, and data environments
• Lead the implementation of secure directory services, PKI, and certificate management for all client components
• Support continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response in compliance with DoD RMF, IL4/IL5, and FedRAMP requirements
• Collaborate with DevSecOps, software, and infrastructure teams to embed security best practices throughout the system lifecycle
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for IAM architectures, security controls, and compliance artifacts
• Support audit, ATO, and risk management processes, including evidence collection and remediation of findings
• Implement and monitor audit logging, access reviews, and compliance reporting for all client environments
• Provide technical support for user provisioning, deprovisioning, and lifecycle management
• Participate in security assessments, code reviews, and compliance audits as required by contract and SOW

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in computer science or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with cybersecurity engineering
• Must be U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and managing IAM solutions in regulated or mission‑critical DoD environments
• Proficiency with RBAC, SSO, MFA, PKI, and secure directory services
• Experience with DoD RMF, IL4/IL5, and FedRAMP cybersecurity and compliance requirements
• Familiarity with AWS GovCloud, cloud security, and secure integration of edge/IoT devices
• Strong documentation and communication skills, including the ability to produce compliance artifacts and technical guides
• Experience supporting audit, ATO, and risk management processes for federal systems
• Information Assurance Management (IAM) or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) or Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level I (position-based) per DoD 8570.1M

Benefits and Compensation

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $90,146 – $208,672. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all U.S. locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. The position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long‑term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401(k) program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

NTT DATA is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information regarding the right of applicants with disabilities to receive accommodation requests, please contact NTT DATA.