Platform Engineer - Identity & Access Management

Winning Edge Solutions LLC; Navy (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Winning Edge Solutions LLC is looking for a Platform Engineer specializing in Identity & Access Management. This full-time position is based in Virginia, USA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud-based platforms and a strong focus on security.

The role involves configuring systems in a cloud environment, mentoring engineers, and developing high-quality scripts to enhance infrastructure. A passion for continuous improvement and great communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Windows Server or Linux.
• 2+ years of experience in public cloud environments.
• 1+ year of scripting experience in PowerShell, VBScript, or Python.
• 2+ years of experience with Identity and Access Management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional results under pressure.
• Configure systems using infrastructure automation tools.
• Mentor junior engineers and support project work.
• Automate provisioning of AWS services.
• Drive design and build of IAM platforms.

Skills

Cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure, Google)

Infrastructure automation tools

Application and infrastructure monitoring

Testable code and scripts

Identity Access Management

Scripting (PowerShell, VBScript, Python)

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification

Tools

Microsoft Identity Manager

SailPoint

Oracle Identity Manager

Bash scripting

Job description

Platform Engineer - Identity & Access Management

Full-time

We are an IT Technology and Staffing firm with commercial and federal clients.

Candidates should be passionate about delivering a highly secure and stable environment with an eye for continuous improvement. The individual should have experience with integrating new and emerging technologies into an environment and welcomes the opportunity to work on cloud-based platforms from AWS, Microsoft, and Google.

The person we're looking for:

• is not intimidated by challenges, thrives under pressure, and is hyper-focused on delivering exceptional results.
• has experience configuring Windows / Linux / Unix systems in the cloud using infrastructure automation tools – gets excited when talking about application and infrastructure monitoring initiating auto‑scaling and dreams of building a self‑healing infrastructure.
• loves to learn new technologies and mentor junior engineers to raise the bar across the organization; is security‑first focused and possesses a strong understanding of least privilege; capable of both working independently and with our team of developers and integrators to support project work and to update and release to QA/Production with software releases, configuration updates, and other release requirements.
• writes high‑quality testable code and scripts to automate the provisioning of AWS services.
• has a strong sense of engineering craftsmanship, takes pride in the solutions they design.
• is confident in leading and managing the full life cycle of large enterprise initiatives and understands how to gather requirements and identify dependencies.
• has great communication and reasoning skills, including the ability to make a strong case for technology choices.
• can drive the design and build of the next‑generation IAM platform consistent with industry best practices, standards, and architectural patterns.

keywords: Identity Access Management, Identity Solutions, Sail Point, Oracle IAM, Cyber‑Ark, Azure AD, AWS IAM, ForgeRock, OneLogin, OAuth, IAM

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification.
• At least 3 years experience with Windows Server or Linux.
• At least 2 years of experience in a public cloud environment (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• At least 1 year of experience developing scripts in PowerShell, VBScript, or Python.
• At least 2 years of experience with Identity and Access Management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year experience with Microsoft Identity Manager, SailPoint, Oracle Identity Manager, Saviynt, ForgeRock, etc.
• 2+ years experience in LDAP Directory.
• 2+ years experience in CI/CD pipeline deployments.
• 1+ year experience with Bash scripting.

Sponsorship is available for the right candidates.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• As per our client Background Check policy, eligible candidates may be subject to drug, criminal history, and credit checks, which will be conducted and used in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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