Senior IBM Verify Identity Access Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior IBM Verify Identity Access Engineer (Cybersecurity): Designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise-scale identity and access management systems with an accent on Zero Trust architecture and secure authentication flows. Focus on analyzing identity lifecycles, implementing SAML/OIDC/OAuth 2.0 protocols, and ensuring system reliability for mission-critical national security projects.

Location: Must be based in the United States (McLean, VA). Role may require occasional in-person work at Booz Allen or customer facilities.

Salary: $86,800 – $198,000 (annualized USD).

Company

A global consulting firm specializing in technology, engineering, and analytics, with a strong focus on national security and defense.

What you will do

• Support large-scale IAM projects and Zero Trust initiatives for clients.
• Analyze identity lifecycles and articulate complex access requirements.
• Design and deploy systems to verify user privileges and manage credentials.
• Implement enterprise-class solutions including single sign-on and privileged access management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams to define critical process dependencies.
• Ensure system security and compliance for mission-critical environments.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience with IBM Verify Identity Access (IVIA), IBM Security Verify Access (ISVA), or IBM Verify Identity Governance (IVIG).
• Proficiency in WebSEAL configuration, policy enforcement, and authentication/authorization flows.
• Experience with federations such as SAML, OIDC, or OAuth 2.0.
• Knowledge of high-availability and disaster recovery architectures.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance (US citizenship required).
• Bachelor's degree.

Nice to have

• Experience with containerized IVIA/ISVA deployments and troubleshooting.
• Experience integrating IAM platforms with CI/CD pipelines or DevSecOps workflows.
• Experience deploying IAM solutions in cloud environments like AWS.
• Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience creating technical design artifacts and configuration standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, life, disability, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave and professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and work-life balance programs.
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance.
• People-first culture prioritizing collaboration and effective communication.