Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer at Base-2 Solutions, LLC

Base-2 Solutions is seeking an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to support the National Media Exploitation Center (NMEC). The System Administrator will be responsible for maintaining existing enterprise identity management solutions, troubleshooting incidents, and assisting with transitioning new capabilities to production. My duties will include validating the health and status, operating, and maintaining identity management systems such as Keycloak and OpenID Connect (OIDC) technologies. This individual will work in a team environment supporting a large enterprise spanning multiple enclaves and sites.

This is a 100% on-site position. All work must be performed at the customer site in Bethesda at the Intelligence Community Campus.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and implement IAM solutions using Keycloak for secure authentication and authorization based on OIDC, OAuth2, and SAML protocols.
• Integrate Keycloak with internal and external applications, APIs, and third-party services to enable secure access and identity federation.
• Manage and maintain the Keycloak infrastructure, including clustering, performance tuning, and monitoring.
• Implement custom authentication flows, policies, and user federation strategies using Keycloak.
• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure the scalability, security, and high availability of Keycloak deployments.
• Automate the management of identity and access workflows, including user provisioning, de-provisioning, and role-based access control (RBAC).
• Provide technical expertise for OIDC/OAuth2 standards, keeping up with industry trends and ensuring compliance with evolving security requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues related to authentication, authorization, and access control, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Document system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures for internal teams and stakeholders.
• Conduct regular security audits and recommend improvements for IAM practices and systems.
• Participate in and contribute to cross-functional teams working on broader IAM, DevSecOps, and security initiatives.
• Provide support for implementing, troubleshooting and maintaining of identity management systems. 
• Rapidly distinguish isolated user problems from enterprise-wide application/system problems and provide recommended solutions.
• Provide follow-up reports (technical findings, feedback, resolution steps taken) for root cause analysis, engineering technical assessment and process improvement initiatives.
• Update operations and maintenance documentation for 24/7/365 enterprise watch personnel. 
• Work with Operations, Engineering, and vendor support to develop solutions to complex technical issues.
• Work independently as part of a virtual team
• Provide mentorship and training for junior team members.

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of experience working in Identity and Access Management (IAM) with a focus on Keycloak and OIDC/OAuth2 technologies.
• Strong hands-on experience with configuring, deploying, and managing Keycloak in a production environment.
• Deep understanding of authentication and authorization protocols including OIDC, OAuth2, SAML, and LDAP.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, or other scripting languages used for extending and automating Keycloak.
• Experience with user federation (LDAP, Active Directory, etc.) and social identity providers (Google, Facebook, etc.) using Keycloak.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, and experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, particularly in complex, distributed environments.
• Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoD 8570.11- IAT Level II certification requirements (currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP along with an appropriate computing environment (CE) certification)

Education

• Candidate must have a Bachelor's, with at least 12 years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Clearance

• Due to the nature of the government contracts we support, US Citizenship is required.
• TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required or a TS/SCI and willingness to get a Poly.

Preferred Qualifications 

• 5+ years of experience in IAM or related security engineering roles.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and securing cloud-native applications.
• Experience with identity governance tools (e.g., SailPoint, Okta).
• Familiarity with API security (e.g., JWT, mTLS) and best practices for securing microservices architectures.
• Experience implementing MFA, SSO, and zero-trust architectures.

Pay & Benefit HighlightsCompensation

• Above market fixed salary or hourly pay.
• Up to $10,000 bonus for each referral.
• Additional bonuses for exceptional performance, assisting with business development and company growth.

Health

• 100% paid premiums for health insurance. Choose from over 80 gold-level medical plans from Aetna, CareFirst, Kaiser and UnitedHealthcare. Choose from PPO, EPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible.
• HSA and FSA options.
• 100% paid premiums for dental insurance.
• 100% paid premiums for vision insurance.

Income Protection

• 100% paid premiums for short-term disability.
• 100% paid premiums for long-term disability.
• 100% paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment.
• 100% paid premiums for life insurance with a $200,000 max benefit.

Retirement

• 8% company contribution to 401k with immediate vesting.
• 401k pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

• Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
• 11 days of paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules including flex time and compressed work period.
• Remote work including partial or fully remote (contract and project-dependent).

View our detailed Equal Opportunity EmployerBase-2 Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.