IDaaS Engineer - U.S. Citizenship Required

Fairfax, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

$101K/yr - $246K/yr

Entry Level

CGI is one of the largest global IT companies, offering vast opportunities for career growth. They are seeking a Junior IAM Engineer to join their cybersecurity team, responsible for supporting Identity as a Service (IDaaS) and Identity and Access Management (IDAM) services for various federal agencies.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, implement, and document workflows, integrations, and custom software to meet client requirements
Implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) frameworks and least‑privileged access models based on top‑down and bottom‑up methodologies
Perform hands-on administration, implementation, and configuration of security tools to enhance the risk posture of customer networks
Support IAM program requirements at federal agency client sites throughout the DC metro area, working closely with customer delivery managers to prioritize daily tasks
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including network engineers, security analysts, and developers, to integrate security solutions into the broader IT infrastructure
Perform work within a SAFe Agile framework
Develop and maintain documentation, including deployment guides, configuration and installation guides, and architecture diagrams

Qualification

Required

U.S. citizenship and successful completion of a CGI background check are required prior to beginning work
Candidates must also be able to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD/Public Trust clearance
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline and 1–3 years of relevant work experience
1–3 years of IT solution development, configuration, testing, and implementation experience with IAM products
1–3 years of experience with Okta or Entra ID, including Access Certification, Automated Provisioning, and Governance
Knowledge of Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) and directory structures
Training or experience in process definition, workflow design, and process mapping
Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development of client deliverables, including technical documentation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability and initiative to set goals and execute effectively
Ability to work within a team environment and maintain a strong work ethic

Preferred

1–3 years of consulting experience
Familiarity with PowerShell script development for task automation
Thorough understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), user lifecycle management, and Identity Governance and Administration
Deep knowledge of SaaS platforms and cloud foundations, including scalability, multi‑tenancy, security models, and integration patterns
Understanding of modern authentication protocols such as SAML 2.0 and OIDC/OAuth
Experience working within a SAFe Agile framework
Experience with CISA's Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program