Hiring: SME Systems Engineer (Azure AD) Company: GovCIO Location: Alexandria, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 07:39:27 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Azure AD, Compliance, OAuth, OIDC, Okta, PKI, REST, SAML, Zero Trust About the job Experience: •Deep technical understanding of federated identity concepts, including SAML, OAuth, OIDC, and Active Directory / LDAP architecture. •Hands-on engineering experience managing Smart Card / Common Access Card (CAC) authentication and PKI certificate validation. •Proven experience designing and applying federal Zero Trust identity guidelines (NIST SP 800-207) within enterprise networks. •Prior experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) identity management programs. •Operational familiarity with integrating data governance frameworks with ICAM solutions to enforce data-level access controls. Required Skills: •The SME Systems Engineer / ICAM Engineer will serve as a primary technical authority for the enterprise identity management and access control framework. Core responsibilities include: •Lead Modernize legacy access controls into robust, secure ICAM solutions. •Manage enterprise directories, federation, authentication, authorization, and SSO protocols. •Architect identity lifecycles, user provisioning workflows, and privilege management controls. •Design and deploy strict Zero Trust identity principles (NIST SP 800-207) across network hubs. •Configure and manage enterprise-grade PKI systems, credentials, and authenticators. •Implement logical and physical access control systems, including MFA, SSO, and PAM. •Build federated identity services to enable secure interoperability with mission partners. Qualifications: •High School with 10+ years (or commensurate experience) •Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, or vendor-specific identity certifications). •Clearance Level: Must have an active Secret clearance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!