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Identity & Access Management Lead - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology · Chantilly, VA · 1 mo ago
Information Technology$213k–$288k/yrFull-time

Job Description

The Identity & Access Management Lead serves as the lead engineer and technical authority for a complex privileged access management ecosystem supporting password vaulting, just‑in‑time administration, and hardened identity operations. This role requires deep expertise in Active Directory engineering, enterprise identity security, and automation, combined with strong leadership capabilities to guide a small team of engineers delivering mission‑critical authentication and access services. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience designing, securing, and modernizing Windows‑based identity platforms across large, multi‑domain environments, demonstrates exceptional problem‑solving skills, clear communication, and the ability to operate independently or collaboratively within cross‑functional teams.

Core Responsibilities

  • Lead Identity Architecture for a privileged access management solution, including password vaulting, JIT access workflows, and Tier‑0 protection aligned to Zero Trust principles.
  • Design, secure, and maintain Windows‑based Active Directory forests and domains, including Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, PKI, MFA and hybrid identity integrations.
  • Develop automation and tooling using PowerShell to standardize operations, reduce manual effort, and improve reliability across identity services.
  • Oversee engineering lifecycle delivery—requirements refinement, architecture documentation, installation instructions, deployment plans, and O&M support.
  • Engineer solutions for geographically dispersed environments, hybrid cloud integrations, and automated deployment via configuration management platforms.
  • Harden identity infrastructure to meet STIG, SCAP, and enterprise security compliance requirements.
  • Perform advanced systems engineering, including modeling, simulation, analysis, and architectural enhancements.
  • Plan and direct OS upgrades, directory modernization efforts, and enterprise‑wide identity improvements.
  • Develop technical documentation for new and existing systems, ensuring clarity, repeatability, and operational readiness.
  • Identify, analyze, and resolve complex system issues, including authentication failures, directory inconsistencies, and privileged access anomalies.
  • Provide training and technical guidance to engineers and operational support staff.
  • Serve as a client‑facing liaison, ensuring requirements are met and technical solutions align with mission needs.
  • Maintain current knowledge of identity security, Windows infrastructure, and emerging directory technologies.
  • Manage and mentor a small engineering team, providing leadership, direction, and professional development.
  • Serve as the primary authority for Tier 0 Access Plane Management across Azure and Microsoft Entra ID, designing and enforcing strict identity boundary controls, privileged access management, and directory‑level security architectures, while overseeing secure application registration and SSO integrations using SAML 2.0, OpenID Connect, and OAuth.

Preferred Experience & Technical Strengths

  • Directory Services: Active Directory, Group Policy, LDAP, DNS, ADCS, OCSP, DHCP, DFS, ADFS, Entra ID, hybrid identity.
  • Security & Identity: PKI, MFA, privileged access controls, STIG compliance, ACAS, vulnerability mitigation.
  • Automation & Systems: PowerShell, Windows Server, SCCM/MCM, SCOM, Splunk, Dynatrace.
  • Cloud & Virtualization: Azure, AWS, VMware ESX, Citrix Xen Desktop/App.
  • Leadership: Technical leadership, identity operations management, cross‑functional coordination.

Requirements

  • Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance (must currently possess).
  • Ability to obtain Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship.
  • 5+ years of related experience.
  • Active Directory (AD), Systems Engineering, Zero Trust Architecture expertise.
  • No specific certifications required.

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $212,500 – $287,500. Compensation will be set based on experience, geographic location, and any contractual requirements and may fall outside of this range.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefits

  • Medical plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts.
  • Dental and vision plans.
  • 401(k) plan with company match (pre‑ and post‑tax contributions).
  • Full flex work weeks where possible.
  • Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, holidays, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
  • Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
  • Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel accident insurance.

Location

Onsite work in Chantilly, Virginia, USA.

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