Identity and Access Management (IdAM) Lead IRES - SSFB/HSV

Amentum; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Identity and Access Management (IdAM) Lead to support the Missile Defense Agency on the IRES contract. This role directs the design, implementation, and operation of IdAM environments, ensuring Zero Trust aligned security and compliance across systems.

You will lead a high‑performing IdAM team, partner with executives, and guide architectural decisions while balancing budget, schedules, and risk.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of general (full-time) work experience.
• 4+ years of Identity and Access Management (IdAM) experience.
• 2+ years in a management or leadership role.
• Experience with PingIdentity PingFederate, SailPoint IdentityIQ, Azure/AWS Cloud Hybrid Identity Management, Active Directory, and DoD/NSS PKI.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+)
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (or ability to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and support IdAM environment for MDA under the IRES contract.
• Ensure security and compliance through effective user access and identity management with Zero Trust alignment.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the IdAM team; align objectives with business goals and Zero Trust model.
• Lead, mentor, and develop IdAM professionals; foster collaboration and high performance.
• Oversee design, strategy, delivery, and implementation of IdAM capabilities with best practices.
• Serve as primary contact for executive stakeholders; communicate IdAM strategies across complex organizations.
• Ensure governance and compliance with security policies, DoD/NSS requirements; mitigate risks.
• Oversee budget, resource allocation, and personnel management for IdAM team.
• Provide architectural guidance using IdAM products; escalate technical challenges as needed.

Skills

IdAM experience

Leadership

Security clearance

PingFederate

IdentityIQ

Azure/AWS

Active Directory

PKI

DoD/NSS

IAT II

Job description

Position Title: Identity and Access Management (IdAM) Lead

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO or Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoW Secret

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties

The Identity and Access Management (IdAM) Lead supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

• Be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of our IdAM environment supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) under the IRES contract
• Ensure the security and compliance of systems and data through effective user access and identity management aligned with the Zero Trust Security Model.

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the IdAM team, aligning team objectives with overall business goals and the Zero Trust Security Model, while driving continuous improvement and proactively addressing emerging threats.

Team Management & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of IdAM professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

Solution Design & Implementation

• Oversee the design, strategy, delivery, and implementation of IdAM capabilities, ensuring best practices are followed, client business goals are achieved, and the team delivers success-driven solutions.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for executive stakeholders, effectively communicating IdAM strategies and solutions, and managing relationships with senior stakeholders across complex organizations.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with security policies, regulations, and DoD/NSS requirements, proactively identifying and mitigating risks related to identity and access management.

Resource Management

• Oversee budget management, resource allocation, and personnel management for the IdAM team, ensuring efficient and effective utilization of resources.

Technical Expertise & Architectural Guidance

• Leverage technical knowledge of identity management products to make informed architectural decisions, guide the team in implementing complex solutions, and act as an escalation point for technical challenges.

The ideal candidate will be a customer-focused individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements

• Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
• May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have 4, or more, years of Identity and Access Management (IdAM) experience
• Must have 2, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role
• Must have experience supporting and understanding the business requirements coupled with technical knowledge of identity management products (PingIdentity PingFederate, SailPoint IdentityIQ, Azure / AWS Cloud Hybrid Identity Management, Active Directory, and DoD/NSS Public Key Infrastructure).
• Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (ex: Security+)
• Must have, or obtain, an active DoW Secret Security Clearance

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Compensation Details

$120,000 – $150,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

10/15/2026 - 10/23/2026

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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