ICAM Identity Provider (IdP) Engineer – Enterprise Authentication Services

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Design, configure, and sustain enterprise Identity Provider services used by millions of DoW users .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $127,500 - $172,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing enterprise Identity Provider services, including Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services, and implementing authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect. Proficient in supporting IAM technologies and ensuring secure, resilient authentication services for mission-critical applications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Microsoft Active Directory Federation ServicesSAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID ConnectIdentity and Access Management (IAM)DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II CertificationEnterprise Single Sign-On (SSO)

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Hard Skills

Identity Provider ServicesFederation Trust RelationshipsAuthentication PoliciesClaims Rules ConfigurationToken Issuance ConfigurationsCertificate-Based AuthenticationApplication IntegrationTechnical DocumentationAgile DevelopmentIdentity Modernization Initiatives

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationSelf-StarterDesire to Learn and Grow

Tools & Technologies

Active DirectoryPKISmart CardsMFAWindows ServerLinux Server

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret ClearanceBachelor’s Degree in Related FieldDoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II Certification

Industry Keywords

AuthenticationFederationZero Trust ArchitectureCybersecurityIdentity Modernization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, configure, and sustain enterprise Identity Provider services used by millions of DoW users
Administer and maintain Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services infrastructure
Configure federation trust relationships with internal and external IdPs, SPs, and mission partners
Implement and troubleshoot SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, WS-Federation, and certificate-based authentication
Onboard and integrate applications into the authentication and federation ecosystem
Maintain authentication policies, claims rules, attribute mappings, and token issuance configurations
Support enterprise SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, and phishing-resistant authentication
Collaborate with cybersecurity, Active Directory, cloud, infrastructure, and application teams
Contribute to Zero Trust Architecture objectives
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve authentication, federation, trust, certificate, and token issues
Support resilient, highly available authentication services for mission-critical workloads
Create technical documentation including architecture diagrams, SOPs, integration guides, and operational procedures
Participate in Agile development and continuous improvement efforts
Identify technical risks and contribute to identity modernization initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Secret Clearance; Interim Secret not allowed
U.S. citizenship required
Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience
DoW 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or higher)
Minimum 3 years of experience supporting IAM, Authentication, Federation, or ICAM-related technologies
At least 5 years of related experience stated in job qualifications
Experience supporting or implementing Microsoft ADFS in enterprise environments
Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, and federation concepts
Familiarity with SAML, OAuth, OIDC, WS-Federation, and related identity technologies
Experience with PKI, certificate-based authentication, smart cards, or MFA
Experience supporting application or API integrations with identity/federation platforms
Familiarity with Active Directory, LDAP, and enterprise identity repositories
Ability to configure or support claims rules, attribute mappings, or token policies
Experience with Windows or Linux server environments
Ability to document technical findings and communicate effectively
Self-starter with a desire to learn and grow in enterprise identity operations
Less than 10% travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay
Paid time off
Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan options
Full flex work weeks where possible
Vacation, sick, personal time, holiday, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Typically 15 days of paid leave per calendar year
10 paid holidays per year
Up to 160 hours of paid family leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance
AI-powered career tool identifying career steps and learning opportunities
Internal mobility team supporting career goals
Award-winning culture of innovation and military-friendly workplace