Identity and Access Management Engineer

ECS is seeking an Identity and Access Management Engineer to work in our Fairfax, VA office.

We are seeking a proactive and technical Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering end-to-end identity governance solutions, serving as a bridge between business objectives and technical implementation.

You will work within infrastructure and engineering teams to advance our Identity Governance and Administration platforms. This position requires a "full-stack" mindset: you will handle everything from technical design and "birthright" access policies to the hands-on development of custom connectors, APIs, and automated provisioning workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering & Development

Platform Implementation: Implement, configure, and upgrade enterprise SailPoint (IdentityIQ/IdentityNow) solutions based on functional specifications.

Custom Integration: Develop modifications and wrappers for IAM APIs and extend custom connectors, plug-ins, and SCIM/REST integrations for diverse target systems (SaaS, HRMS, IaaS).

Automation: Identify opportunities to automate and create organizational value. Develop efficient scripting and workflows.

Identity Lifecycle: Engineer automated provisioning and de-provisioning services for application on-boarding and off-boarding, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Governance & Security

Access Control: Design and implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) models, Separation of Duties (SoD) policies, and organization access review strategies.

Compliance: Ensure solutions adhere to regulatory standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, ISO 27001) and support access certification campaigns.

Security Best Practices: Apply secure coding practices and maintain a strong understanding of SAML, OIDC, OAuth, and PKI protocols.

Operations & Support

System Maintenance: Support and maintain IAM environments, including performance tuning, health monitoring, and troubleshooting IGA rules and workflows.

Incident Management: Assist in monitoring, troubleshooting, and providing problem resolutions for end-user issues and platform incidents.

Reporting: Generate metrics and reporting on identity health, access reviews, and compliance status.

Collaboration

Team Partnership: Work collaboratively with cross-functional technical leads and business stakeholders to facilitate application integration.

Documentation: Create comprehensive technical documentation, including system diagrams, process flows, and operational procedures.

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience or the equivalent job experience.
• Extensive hands-on experience with SailPoint (IdentityIQ or IdentityNow).
• Strong knowledge of identity lifecycle management, RBAC, and access governance.
• Experience with scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Deep understanding of Active Directory, Entra AD, and LDAP systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to take initiative (self-starter).
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a virtual, cross-time-zone environment.
• Business outcomes mindset with attention to detail.

Desired Skills

• Experience managing identity in hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, and on-premises).
• Experience implementing and troubleshooting SailPoint solutions.
• Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or vendor-specific IAM certifications).
• Understanding of compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CMMC, SOX).

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3300+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.