Secret Identity and Access Management Engineer

Insight Global; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Identity Infrastructure Engineer to manage and secure the organization’s directory and identity management solutions across multiple environments. You will own the health, integrity, and security of the identity backbone, administering Microsoft Active Directory, PKI, and lifecycle operations to support thousands of users and systems.

This senior role requires hands-on expertise, strong communication with teams, and adherence to Zero Trust principles.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• 6+ years of IAM experience in complex environments.
• Experience with RBAC design and Zero Trust.
• Knowledge of SAML, OpenID Connect, LDAP and Active Directory.
• Experience with IAM governance and audits.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a formal RBAC framework across EntraID, AWS, NGINX, AppGate and Keycloak.
• Establish and enforce least privilege policies in alignment with Zero Trust principles.
• Validate that access controls meet organizational security requirements.
• Develop identity lifecycle processes for joiners, movers and leavers.
• Implement and manage a PAM program including governance of privileged accounts.
• Lead access reviews and audits for PAR/RAR reporting and compliance.
• Create and maintain role-to-privilege mappings and job functions.
• Collaborate with program leadership to ensure IAM policies align with changes.
• Support onboarding of users, endpoints, apps, and protected resources into AppGate SDP.
• Produce IAM metrics, reports, and dashboards for leadership.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Identity & Access Management

Zero Trust Architecture

RBAC design

Microsoft EntraID / Azure AD

Education

High School Diploma

DoD 8140 IAT Level II Security+

AWS SA Associate

AZ-104 Azure Administrator

AZ-800 Windows Server Hybrid

SC-300

AZ-500

AWS Security Specialty

CISSP

CISM

Tools

AppGate SDP

Keycloak

EntraID / Azure AD

AWS IAM

OpenID Connect

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced and technically sharp Identity Infrastructure Engineer to join a team responsible for managing and maintaining multiple network enclaves to support the DoW community. This role oversees the design, implementation, and ongoing support of the organization's directory and identity management solutions which is the foundational layer that underpins access, authentication, and security across the entire enterprise.

In this role, you will own the health, integrity, and security of the organization's identity infrastructure. That means administering Microsoft Active Directory and related directory services, managing PKI and certificate lifecycle operations, and ensuring that the identity backbone supporting thousands of users and systems is reliable, well-documented, and hardened against threats.

This is a hands‑on senior‑level role for someone who takes pride in keeping complex infrastructure running cleanly, communicates clearly with teams across the organization, and understands that identity is not just a technical function but a critical security control.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement a formal RBAC framework across associated environments, including EntraID, AWS, NGINX, AppGate, And KeycloakEstablish and enforce least privilege policies in alignment with Zero Trust Architecture principles and federal directivesValidate that implemented access controls align with organizational Zero Trust and security requirements.Develop and manage identity lifecycle processes for joiners, movers, and leavers across the program, ensuring timely provisioning and deprovisioningImplement and manage a Privileged Access Management (PAM) program including identification, governance, and monitoring of privileged accountsLead access review and audit processes to support PAR/RAR reporting requirements and ongoing compliance obligationsDevelop and maintain role-to-privilege mappings and job function definitions across the program to eliminate access ambiguityCollaborate with program leadership, system owners, to ensure IAM policies align with organizational changes and personnel transitionsSupport the implementation and ongoing operation of AppGate SDP Zero Trust Network Access solutions.Gather user, application, device and connectivity requirements and translate them into documented access-control requirements.Assist senior engineers with designing identity-based, least‑privilege access policies.Support onboarding of users, endpoints, applications and protected network resources into AppGate SDP.Produce IAM metrics, reports, and dashboards to communicate access risk and governance posture to program leadershipServe as the IAM subject matter expert for program compliance activities, audits, and government stakeholder engagements

Skills and Requirements

Active Secret security clearance.High School Diploma and 6+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management in a complex enterprise or federal environment.Required Active Certifications:DoD 8140 IAT Level II Security+ (or higher).SAA-C03 AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate.AZ-104 Azure Administrator – Associate OR Exam AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure.Ability to work in a hybrid capacity in Fairfax, VA (up to 3 days in office).Working knowledge of AppGate SDP architecture, components, policies, entitlements and conditions.Understanding of Zero Trust Network Access, least‑privilege access and identity-based security principles.Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, ports and common network troubleshooting methods.Familiarity with identity and access‑management technologies, including SAML, OpenID Connect, LDAP, Active Directory, Keycloak, and multifactor authentication.Ability to:Gather technical requirements and translate business access needs into documented security requirements.Diagnose basic authentication, client‑connectivity, entitlement and application‑access issues.Experience supporting:User, endpoint, application and network‑resource onboarding.Or implementing PAM solutions and privileged account governanceDemonstrated expertise with:Microsoft EntraID (Azure AD) including conditional access, role assignments, and identity governanceAWS IAM, including policies, roles, permission boundaries, and access analysis toolsStrong knowledge of RBAC design, least privilege principles, and Zero Trust Architecture frameworksFamiliarity with:CDM program requirements, PAR/RAR processes, and federal ICAM policiesKeycloak Admin Console, command-line tools and REST Admin API.Experience conducting access reviews, audits, and compliance reportingStrong documentation and communication skills with the ability to present complex IAM concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholdersUnderstanding of Keycloak clustering, high availability, caching, database connectivity, backup and disaster recovery.Ability to document identity architecture, authentication flows, integrations and operating procedures.Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution.Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of stakeholders (from peers to end‑users to executive management).Preferred certifications:SC-300, AZ-500, AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, or CISM.AppGate - SDP Ranger – Partner CertificationCLF-C02 AWS Certified Cloud PractitionerExperience with:DOD program tools and frameworks.Microsoft 365 technologies and administrationCloud management platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWSPrior experience in a federal contractor or agency environment.Familiarity with:NIST SP 800‑53, NIST SP 800‑207 (Zero Trust), and OMB Memoranda related to identity.Enterprise mobility management and related Windows‑based systems.Scripting and automation experience in PowerShell, Bash, Perl, or VBScript.Microsoft License Management experience.

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