IAM Operations Engineer at Booz Allen in Washington, DC

IAM Operations Engineer Location: Reston, VA IAM Operations Engineer The Opportunity: As cyber threats continue to evolve, maintaining secure and reliable identity infrastructure is critical to mission success. We’re seeking an operations- and maintenance-focused IAM/PKI professional to help sustain and support enterprise identity, certificate, and access management capabilities for mission-critical environments. As an IAM Operations Engineer, you’ll support the ongoing administration, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of enterprise IAM and PKI systems. You’ll work closely with cybersecurity teams, system administrators, network engineers, and mission stakeholders to ensure identity services remain secure, available, and compliant with operational requirements. In this role, you’ll perform routine operational activities including certificate issuance and renewal, account and access support, system health monitoring, patching, configuration management, incident response support, and lifecycle maintenance for IAM and PKI platforms. You’ll help maintain secure authentication and authorization services while supporting operational continuity and compliance initiatives. You’ll also assist with process improvement efforts, automation initiatives, and operational documentation to enhance efficiency and reliability across the IAM environment. From supporting certificate authorities and credential management systems to troubleshooting authentication issues and maintaining secure access controls, you’ll help ensure enterprise identity services remain resilient and effective. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: 3+ years of experience supporting or maintaining Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) environments in a cybersecurity or enterprise operations setting Experience administering and maintaining Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) Experience performing operational support activities, including monitoring, patching, troubleshooting, and maintenance of security systems Experience supporting Certificate Authority (CA) operations, maintenance, and sustainment activities Experience with certificate lifecycle management processes, including issuance, renewal, revocation, and automation support Knowledge of certificate policies, certificate structures, and operational compliance requirements Knowledge of Linux systems administration and asymmetric cryptography concepts and applications Experience documenting operational procedures, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance activities Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam HS diploma or GED Nice If You Have: Experience supporting Keyfactor and Venafi platforms in an operational environment Experience maintaining and troubleshooting ACME and SCEP processes Experience with operational automation or scripting for certificate management tasks Security+ Certification Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information;TS/SCI clearance is required. 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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. 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Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. Additional Locations: McLean, VA, Washington, DC