Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO or Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position
Clearance Type: DoW Secret
Shift: Day shift
Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time
The Identity and Access Management (IdAM) Lead supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:
· Be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of our IdAM environment supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) under the IRES contract
· Ensure the security and compliance of systems and data through effective user access and identity management aligned with the Zero Trust Security Model.
· Provide strategic direction and leadership for the IdAM team, aligning team objectives with overall business goals and the Zero Trust Security Model, while driving continuous improvement and proactively addressing emerging threats.
· Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of IdAM professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
· Oversee the design, strategy, delivery, and implementation of IdAM capabilities, ensuring best practices are followed, client business goals are achieved, and the team delivers success-driven solutions.
· Serve as the primary point of contact for executive stakeholders, effectively communicating IdAM strategies and solutions, and managing relationships with senior stakeholders across complex organizations.
· Ensure compliance with security policies, regulations, and DoD/NSS requirements, proactively identifying and mitigating risks related to identity and access management.
· Oversee budget management, resource allocation, and personnel management for the IdAM team, ensuring efficient and effective utilization of resources.
· Leverage technical knowledge of identity management products to make informed architectural decisions, guide the team in implementing complex solutions, and act as an escalation point for technical challenges.
The ideal candidate will be a customer-focused individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.
· Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
o May be reduced with completion of advanced education
· Must have 4, or more, years of Identity and Access Management (IdAM) experience
· Must have 2, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role
· Must have experience supporting and understanding the business requirements coupled with technical knowledge of identity management products (PingIdentity PingFederate, SailPoint IdentityIQ, Azure / AWS Cloud Hybrid Identity Management, Active Directory, and DoD/NSS Public Key Infrastructure).
· Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (ex: Security+)
· Must have, or obtain, an active DoW Secret Security Clearance
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.
$120,000 – $150,000
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
10/15/2026 - 10/23/2026
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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