System Architect with Security Clearance

Amentum is a leading provider of enduring support for the essential missions of the U.S. government, its allied partners and international organizations. With over 60 years of experience, Amentum supports the execution of complex and critical missions by providing global logistics and stability operations, technical services and national security solutions to customers around the world. Amentum has a workforce of approximately 50,000 people in over 80 countries on all seven continents and is headquartered in Chantily, VA We are currently seeking aSystem Architect to support an IT Managed Services program in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The overall program includes a 500+ work force performing Enterprise IT support, Service Desk, and Telecommunications support across multiple facilities and locations, for classified and unclassified telecommunications and information technology (IT) systems. As a member of the team, you will: Provide Web, REST API Single Sign-On authentication and authorization services by integrating with Access Manager. Work with developers to enable applications for authentication and authentication services. Monitor production services and respond to system problems and user issues. Architect Access Management solutions using industry's best practices and proven methodologies. Provide technical assistance, training, and/or mentoring to others in the areas of authentication and authorization services. Participate in the development of new processes and serve as a primary technical point of contact with sponsors and stakeholders. Exercise independent judgement to define, develop, and implement original solutions to complex problems of a broad and diverse scope at the team, directorate, or institutional level. Due to the nature of the work the selected applicant must be able to work onsite 75% of the time. Minimum Qualifications: Must have a Bachelors degree in a related field and 7 years of experiene OR an Associates degree and 10 years of experience OR a High School degree/GED and 13 years of experience OR equivalent. Related experience can be substituted for relevant education and vice versa. Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) or DOE Q Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a TOP SECRET (TS) or DOE Q Clearance. Knowledge of fundamental networking and distributed computing concepts, as well as security engineering, application security, and system security principles. Broad knowledge in one or more of the following areas (LDAP, PKI, RSA SecureID, CDSSO, SAML2, OAuth/OIDC, and other Claims based authentication). Proficient programming skills in at least one of the major languages: JACA, C , Python, JavaScript, .NET. Experience in Linux OS and Windows Development environments. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills contribute to creative solutions to moderately complex problems on the server side. Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to work effectively with application developers, system programmers, and other technical staff. Preferred Qualifications: Strong understanding of identity and access management principles and practices. Advanced knowledge of encryption algorithms and security protocols (RSA, SSL, TLS), as well as security vulnerability, ForgeRock, ADFS, Ping Federate, and other On Prem IDP Stacks. Knowledge in HTTP, SML, AJAX, REST, SCIM. Experience in web-based application development using HTMLS, JavaScript, and frameworks like Angular or React. Experience working with databases (Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, etc.) Understanding of identity federation methodologies and configurations. Work Environment : On-site 75% of the time. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters .