Cybersecurity / IAM Engineer

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. We are currently seeking a Cybersecurity / IAM Engineer to join our remote team in Bethesda, Maryland.

About the role

The Cybersecurity / IAM Engineer is responsible for architecting, implementing, and maintaining advanced cybersecurity and identity and access management (IAM) solutions across all client environments, including cloud, IoT, edge, and data systems. This role is critical to ensuring that clients meet and sustain compliance with cybersecurity, privacy, and risk management requirements, including RMF, IL4/IL5, and FedRAMP controls. The engineer leads the design and enforcement of secure authentication, authorization, and RBAC frameworks, supporting multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, and integration with providers. The position requires hands-on experience with IAM platforms, PKI, secure directory services, and the implementation of audit logging and compliance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and maintain advanced IAM solutions, including RBAC, MFA, SSO, and integration with providers
• Develop and enforce secure authentication and authorization frameworks for client's cloud, edge, and data environments
• Lead the implementation of secure directory services, PKI, and certificate management for all client components
• Support continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response in compliance with DoD RMF, IL4/IL5, and FedRAMP requirements
• Collaborate with DevSecOps, software, and infrastructure teams to embed security best practices throughout the system lifecycle
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for IAM architectures, security controls, and compliance artifacts
• Support audit, ATO, and risk management processes, including evidence collection and remediation of findings
• Implement and monitor audit logging, access reviews, and compliance reporting for all client environments
• Provide technical support for user provisioning, deprovisioning, and lifecycle management
• Participate in security assessments, code reviews, and compliance audits as required by contract and SOW

Requirements

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in computer science or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of experience with cybersecurity engineering
• Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and managing IAM solutions in regulated or mission-critical DoD environments
• Proficiency with RBAC, SSO, MFA, PKI, and secure directory services
• Experience with DoD RMF, IL4/IL5, and FedRAMP cybersecurity and compliance requirements
• Familiarity with AWS GovCloud, cloud security, and secure integration of edge/IoT devices
• Strong documentation and communication skills, including the ability to produce compliance artifacts and technical guides
• Experience supporting audit, ATO, and risk management processes for federal systems
• Information Assurance Management (IAM) or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) or Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level I (position-based) per DoD 8570.1M

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.

Pay

The starting pay range for this remote role is $90,146 - $208,672. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• Flexible spending or health savings account
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Participation in a 401k program with company match
• Additional voluntary or legally-required benefits