Senior Identity & Auth Engineer

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy Kubernetes-native identity and authorization infrastructure for IL6 (SECRET) multi-tenant environments
• Serve as a technical authority for identity/auth controls during ATO processes, documenting and evidencing compliance for IdP components
• Design and implement multi-tenant isolation strategies ensuring zero lateral movement between customer/program boundaries
• Evaluate, deploy, and harden self-hosted IdPs (Keycloak, Dex, Authentik, etc.) for classified Kubernetes clusters
• Implement authorization models (RBAC, ABAC, ReBAC) for space operations use cases with fine-grained access control requirements
• Build workload identity frameworks (SPIFFE/SPIRE, K8s projected tokens) and service mesh authentication (Istio, Linkerd, Cilium) systems
• Build policy-as-code systems (OPA/Gatekeeper, Kyverno, Cedar) for automated compliance enforcement at runtime
• Integrate with government identity systems (CAC/PIV, LDAP, Active Directory) and legacy SAML 2.0 applications
• Collaborate with security team on secret management strategy (HashiCorp Vault, Azure Key Vault) with encryption key lifecycle for IL6 environments
• Work with application teams to define authentication/authorization contracts for microservices
• Partner with customers and government auditors during ATO processes to demonstrate compliance and address findings
• Stay current on emerging identity/auth technologies and evaluate applicability to classified environments

Qualifications

• Clearance: Eligible for TS/SCI clearance (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident), active clearance strongly preferred
• Experience: 10+ years in platform/security engineering with 5+ years focused on identity, authentication, or authorization systems
• Multi-Tenant Architecture: Designed and implemented proper tenant isolation (zero lateral movement, strong security boundaries) for SaaS, defense, or high-assurance systems
• Kubernetes Production Experience: Deployed and operated production Kubernetes clusters with 3+ years experience
• Identity Infrastructure: Production experience deploying/operating at least one K8s-native IdP (Keycloak, Dex, etc.) or enterprise IAM system
• Authorization Design: Implemented RBAC, ABAC, or ReBAC authorization models in production systems
• Zero Trust Principles: Deep understanding of NIST SP 800-207 and practical zero trust architecture patterns
• Compliance Frameworks: Working knowledge of NIST 800-53, CMMC Level 3+, or FedRAMP High requirements
• Scripting/Automation: Proficiency in Python, Go, or Bash for automation and tooling
• Preferred Skills And Experience: Active TS/SCI clearance (or ability to start immediately upon clearance grant), IL4/IL5 deployment and operations experience (IL6 is nice-to-have but not required), ATO Experience, Participation in at least one ATO process for NIST 800-53, CMMC, FedRAMP, or IL4/IL5 systems, Experience with modern authorization frameworks (SpiceDB, Authzed, OpenFGA, Ory Keto), SPIFFE/SPIRE workload identity implementation experience, Service mesh authentication (Istio, Linkerd, Cilium) in production, HashiCorp Vault or enterprise secret management in classified or high-assurance environments, CAC/PIV card integration and PKI certificate management, Policy-as-code (OPA/Rego, Kyverno, Cedar) for runtime enforcement, Experience in aerospace, defense, intelligence community, or national security space, Startup or fast-paced environment experience (balance velocity with compliance rigor)

Benefits

• Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.
• Additional Requirements: Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Colorado Springs. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.