IAM Cyber Engineer

Leidos’ Identity Access Management (IAM) team is seeking an IAM Cyber Engineer that will allow for 100% telework from any U.S. based location.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Leidos’ Identity Access Management (IAM) team is seeking a junior IAM Cyber Engineer to support IAM team security initiatives. This role is responsible for drafting and updating IAM process documentation, managing Authority to Operate (ATO) for IAM systems, working tickets and customer requests, and supporting IAM engineering peers, and supporting operational teams.

The junior IAM Cyber Engineer will work to solve routine technical problems following established procedures and policies and assist in developing solutions and processes using basic principles, theories and concepts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The IAM Cyber Engineer will be responsible for day-to-day objectives with moderate impact on the IAM team. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Architecture & Engineering

• Draft and maintain documentation of IAM systems and processes
• Support ongoing ATO of IAM systems and processes
• Support development and implementation of solutions that address complex identity and access challenges across enterprise environments
• Support implementation of system and process changes through our Change Management process

Operations

• Process engineering tickets to address customer needs and requests

• undefined

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Communicate effectively with internal security teams
• Support escalations from operational teams

Technology Focus Areas

• Identity Governance Administration
• Identity Life Cycle Management
• Okta
• Microsoft Active Directory (AD)
• Microsoft Azure Cloud
• Emerging authentication standards
• Additional identity and infrastructure technologies as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field or a minimum of 2+ years of experience in Information Technology or a related discipline; additional years of experience can be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Basic knowledge of Cyber Security and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts in the Identity and Access management domain.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with authentication and authorization technologies and protocols, including:
  • SAML
  • Kerberos
  • NTLM
  • OIDC
  • OAuth
• Knowledge of multi-factor authentication (MFA) technologies, including:
  • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
  • One-Time Password (OTP)
  • Biometrics
  • Other authentication factors
• 2+ years of experience with Identity Governance Administration platforms and process implementation
• Relevant certifications such as MCSE, MCITP, MCTS, and/or SANS certifications

What You’ll Bring

• A love for Cyber Security and learning
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Ability to work semi-independently with moderate oversight
• Analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset

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Original Posting:

October 19, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Us

Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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