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# IAM Operations Lead

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $99,000.0 - $225,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Public-Key Cryptography, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Public Key Infrastructure, SSL Certificate Management, Scripting
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://justjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17870232?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17870232%2FIam-Operations-Lead-Virginia-Mclean

## About the Role

* 3+ years of experience supporting or maintaining Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) environments in a cybersecurity or enterprise operations setting
 * Experience administering and maintaining Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)
 * Experience performing operational support activities, including monitoring, patching, troubleshooting, and maintenance of security systems
 * Experience supporting Certificate Authority (CA) operations, maintenance, and sustainment activities
 * Experience with certificate lifecycle management processes, including issuance, renewal, revocation, and automation support
 * Experience documenting operational procedures, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance activities
 * Knowledge of certificate policies, certificate structures, and operational compliance requirements
 * Knowledge of Linux systems administration and asymmetric cryptography concepts and applications
 * Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
 * HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience supporting Keyfactor and Venafi platforms in an operational environment
 * Experience maintaining and troubleshooting ACME and SCEP processes
 * Experience with operational automation or scripting for certificate management tasks
 * Security+ Certification

## Description

As an IAM Operations Lead, you'll manage the ongoing administration, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of enterprise IAM and PKI systems. You'll work closely with cybersecurity teams, system administrators, network engineers, and mission stakeholders to ensure identity services remain secure, available, and compliant with operational requirements.

In this role, you'll perform routine operational activities including certificate issuance and renewal, account and access support, system health monitoring, patching, configuration management, incident response support, and lifecycle maintenance for IAM and PKI platforms. You'll help maintain secure authentication and authorization services while supporting operational continuity and compliance initiatives.

You'll also assist with process improvement efforts, automation initiatives, and operational documentation to enhance efficiency and reliability across the IAM environment. From supporting certificate authorities and credential management systems to troubleshooting authentication issues and maintaining secure access controls, you'll help ensure enterprise identity services remain resilient and effective.


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