Enterprise Cybersecurity Engineer I

Jet Propulsion Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 82,576 - 100,984; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Join Jet Propulsion Laboratory as a Cybersecurity Services Operations and ICAM Officer. You will develop and implement identity management and access solutions for critical JPL systems. Responsibilities include designing single sign-on solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and providing technical support for directory services.

This position demands a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and proficiency in cybersecurity operations. A range of benefits is offered, including health, dental, vision, and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related IT field with 1 year of experience.
• Knowledge in Cybersecurity Operations and Identity Management Systems.
• Understanding advanced principles for securing networked computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop identity management and directory access solutions.
• Analyze and create design concepts for authentication methods.
• Support analysis of system enhancements for identity management applications.

Skills

Cybersecurity Operations

Identity Management Systems

Windows systems administration

Active Directory

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related IT field

Tools

Splunk

Oracle Access Manager

PowerShell

Job description

Job Overview

Cybersecurity Services Operations and Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) Officer. Responsible for developing, designing, and implementing identity management and directory access solutions for JPL systems.

Typical annual salary range: $82,576 – $100,984.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and design of system and process solutions to meet Identity Management and Directory access requirements for business, flight/mission, and institutional network systems.
• Analyze and create design concepts, architecture diagrams, and functional/technical requirements for single sign‑on solutions, light directory access protocol, Kerberos authentication, and other authentication methods.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to document requirements, present system concepts, demos, and provide implementation support.
• Support analysis of system enhancements, maintenance, and upgrades for identity management applications, including interfaces to business, HR, institutional, and flight/mission systems.
• Document and track development changes and fixes using configuration management systems; support system problem identification and resolution, including testing authentication solutions prior to production rollout.
• Perform functional validation testing and deployment of identity management and directory access solutions.
• Act as a key interface with customers to facilitate negotiation and capture requirements for complex enterprise directory services, including single or reduced sign‑on capabilities.
• Configure and manage JPL’s Active Directory infrastructure, design and implement Group Policies, integrate NASA PIV smart card authentication, and develop PowerShell/VB scripts for AD data management.
• Manage domain rename/migration, Windows DNS/WINS services, Windows Certificate Service, and implement Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) with IIS for Web Single Sign On (SSO) to SAML‑compliant applications.
• Provide level3 technical support for Windows directory related issues, Samba integration, and Oracle Access Manager WebGate configuration.
• Document implementation processes and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related IT field with at least 1year of experience, or master’s degree with no minimum experience requirement.
• Experience and knowledge in Cybersecurity Operations, Identity Management Systems, Network and Systems Architecture, UNIX and Windows systems administration.
• Understanding of advanced principles for securing networked computer systems and log aggregation technologies such as Splunk, Syslog, Windows Event Manager.
• Experience architecting scalable systems and applications.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Active Directory design, functional requirements, and implementation.
• Experience capturing business process requirements and designing integrated system architecture.
• Working knowledge of SDLC methods, authentication for relational databases, data flow diagrams, and requirements documentation.
• Significant understanding of HR reporting and analytics design.
• Knowledge of laboratory and NASA policies and government regulations is desired.
• Experience working with Oracle developers on authentication and security enhancements.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, wellbeing, retirement plans, paid time off, learning opportunities, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave, and many other benefits.

EEO Statement

JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law. JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. EEO is the Law. EEO is the Law Supplement Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federal facility. Due to rules imposed by NASA, JPL will not accept applications from citizens of designated countries or those born in a designated country unless they are U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S. or have other protected status under 8U.S.C.1324b(a)(3). The Designated Countries List is available here. Formed in 1936, the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center managed for NASA by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech).