Identity Provider Manager (IdP)
Join General Dynamics IT and be a part of a team that solve some of the world's most complex technical challenges.We are seeking an Identity Provider (IdP) Manager to join our team at Ft Meade, Md. This is a proposal effort with award expected Summer 2026. We are interviewing and making contingent offers now so if interested, please apply. As an Identity Provider (IdP) Manager for the ICAM (Identity, Credentialing, and Access Management) program, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating operational, engineering, and sustainment activities for enterprise Identity Provider (IdP) services supporting authentication, federation, and access management capabilities:This position serves as a technical management and oversight role responsible for coordinating engineering teams, managing priorities, supporting customer onboarding efforts, and ensuring the reliability, security, and availability of enterprise authentication services.You will manage a team of ~10+ FTEs in your technical areaYou will work day-to-day with internal and external customers and stakeholders, including operators, end-users, cybersecurity personnel, engineering teams, developers, integrators, and program leadership.You will ensure that all activities are performed in accordance with program objectives, cybersecurity policies, regulations, compliance requirements, and operational timelines.This role is focused on technical leadership, coordination, governance, and strategic oversight rather than direct hands-on-keyboard administration. How the IdP Manager will make an impact:Lead and coordinate operational support activities for enterprise Identity Provider (IdP) services, including authentication, federation, single sign-on (SSO), and access management capabilitiesServe as the primary technical management interface between engineering teams, operations personnel, cybersecurity stakeholders, customer organizations, and program leadershipOversee incident management, outage coordination, root cause analysis, and resolution efforts related to IdP services and authentication infrastructureCoordinate system changes, releases, maintenance windows, and sustainment activities in accordance with ITIL and change management processesProvide leadership and oversight for federation and authentication services supporting enterprise and mission partner integrationsCoordinate onboarding and integration activities for customer applications and external identity providers/service providers utilizing federation technologies such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and WS-FederationEnsure compliance with applicable DoW cybersecurity policies, STIG requirements, RMF controls, and identity management standardsReview and oversee system health metrics, operational dashboards, capacity planning, and availability reporting to ensure high availability and resiliency of enterprise authentication servicesSupport strategic planning and modernization initiatives related to identity, federation, authentication, and cloud integration capabilitiesDevelop and maintain operational documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical processes, governance artifacts, and reporting metricsCoordinate with cybersecurity and compliance teams to support audits, POA&M activities, vulnerability remediation tracking, and security assessmentsWork with Agile teams to prioritize operational requirements, customer needs, engineering tasks, and deployment schedulesParticipate in program management reviews, technical exchange meetings, daily Scrum calls, and stakeholder briefingsProvide mentorship, technical guidance, and leadership to engineers, administrators, and junior team membersOther related duties as required Basic Qualifications:Bachelors Degree; technical degree preferred; additional years of direct experience may be considered in lieu of degree7+ years experience supporting Identity and Access Management (IAM), federation, authentication, or enterprise identity services within large-scale enterprise environments3+ years of technical leadership, people management, and operational management experience supporting enterprise authentication or federation servicesExperience overseeing or supporting authentication across large enterprise environments with products like ADFS, Ping Federate, or Okta.Familiarity with federation and authentication standards such as SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), WS-Federation, and PKI-based authenticationUnderstanding of DoW cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements including RMF, STIGs, NIST 800-53, and Zero Trust principlesExperience supporting operational governance, incident management, change management, and Agile methodologiesProven track record supporting enterprise IT customers in highly regulated environments, preferably within the DoW or Federal GovernmentFamiliarity with modern IAM technologies, cloud identity services, and federation modernization initiatives preferredSecurity+ (IAT II)Secret clearance WHAT CAN GDIT OFFER YOU?Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)401K with company matchEducational Assistance and eLearningFlexible work weekInternal mobility team dedicated to employee advancementRewards and Recognition programsInnovative and collaborative environment encouraging of highly motivated critical thinking
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