Systems Integration Specialist

US National Institute of Standards and Technology; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NIST seeks an innovative System Integration Specialist in the OISM Applications System Division to drive enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) strategies.

In this high-impact role, you will champion cross-bureau collaboration with the Department of Commerce and sister Bureaus to spearhead complex identity-management IT integrations and enterprise-wide implementations for a global leader in cybersecurity frameworks.

Qualifications

• Experience configuring IAM integrations using SAML, OIDC, SCIM, and LCM protocols.
• Experience leading complex IT migrations and multi-agency integrations.
• Developing scripts and automated workflows to streamline admin tasks.
• Translating business needs into technical documentation and user guides.

Responsibilities

• Drive enterprise ICAM strategies within the OISM Applications System Division.
• Coordinate cross-bureau collaboration to implement identity-management IT integrations.
• Develop and maintain automation workflows and integration scripts.
• Produce comprehensive technical documentation and knowledge-transfer materials.

Skills

IAM expertise

SAML

OIDC

SCIM

Automation scripting

Tools

PowerShell

API automation

Job description

NIST seeks an innovative System Integration Specialist in the OISM Applications System Division to drive enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) strategies. In this high-impact role, you will champion cross-bureau collaboration with the Department of Commerce and sister Bureaus to spearhead complex identity-management IT integrations and enterprise-wide implementations for a global leader in cybersecurity frameworks.

Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level (ZP-III at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience:

• Configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining Identity and Access Management (IAM) integrations using standard protocols (SAML, OIDC, SCIM, LCM) to ensure secure, seamless authentication and user lifecycle management.
• Facilitating and configuring systems for complex IT migrations and multi-agency integrations, ensuring smooth interoperability and secure data sharing across environments.
• Developing custom scripts and automated workflows using PowerShell, API-driven automation, and other programming languages to streamline administrative tasks, reduce manual overhead, and optimize system operations.
• Translating business requirements into technical documentation, including detailed system design outlines, user-oriented knowledge base articles for end users, and comprehensive knowledge-transfer materials for stakeholders and system admins.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration