SME - Systems Integrator

VTG Defense; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense is seeking a detail-oriented Systems Integrator to translate digital access control policies into actionable IAM workflows. You will work with mission partners and data stewards to implement Just-In-Time access and governance-driven solutions.

The role requires robust policy interpretation, strong communication, and collaborative problem solving to support audits and regulatory compliance within secure environments.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Experience with IAM/IdAM/ICAM delivery systems and authentication methods.
• Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Translate digital policies into operational processes and actionable requirements.
• Collaborate with mission partners, data stewards, and governance stakeholders.
• Guide service teams in Just-In-Time (JIT) access policies for data objects.
• Apply AI techniques to data and policy components to improve workflows and anomaly detection.
• Create and maintain dashboards and reporting to track policy performance and compliance.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Policy Minded Innovator

Collaborator

Change Agent

Education

BS degree in STEM or related field

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking a detail-oriented Systems Integrator specializing in the lifecycle management of Digital Access Control Policies that offers deep expertise in translating legal and security mandates into actionable technical workflows within IAM ecosystems. From streamlining attribute-based access controls (ABAC) and dynamic policy engines, to auditing certified data repositories', your focus be helping to support a 'least-privileged' environments that satisfies rigorous internal audits and external regulatory frameworks.

What will you do?

• Translate existing digital policies and governance actions into operational processes and aligned to existing technical solutions - providing recommendations with clear guidance internally and external to the program.
• Collaborate with Mission Partners, Data Stewards, Steward Representatives across the community; interpreting digital policy request and needs, into high-level implementable requirements using existing tools and platforms.
• Guided service teams in digital policy oversight, helping to implement Just-In-Time (JIT) access policies to data objects that grant the proper access only when a specific, pre-approved condition is met.
• Apply techniques that include the use of AI for Data and Policy components, aiding in getting current solutions and workflows operational (e.g. anomaly detection, policy application and more),
• Help create and maintain metrices, dashboards and reporting to help track governance's and overall policy performance and compliance.
• Key Attributes for Success
  Critical Thinker - Challenges assumptions and approaches data issues with structured reasoning.
  Policy Minded Innovator - Finds ways to apply data science in service of governance, compliance and stewardship.
  Collaborator - Builds strong partnerships with Data Stewards, mission partners and governance stakeholders.
  Change Agent - Brings creativity and technical skill to drive efficiencies in how we manage and govern data.

Do you have what it takes?

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

• BS degree in STEM, or related field and 12+ years of prior relevant experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM)

• Knowledge with Identity and Access Management (IdAM)/ Identity Credentials and Access Management (ICAM) delivery systems, Authentication, Authorizations, Attribute Architectures.

• Familiarity with data and governance principals, compliance and/or metadata management.

• Strong critical thinking ability - able to balance technical solutions with policy and compliance needs.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical insights to policy and mission partners alike.