Kentro ยท 6 hours ago
IGA Engineer (SailPoint), Zero Trust Program (USSOCOM TS/SCI)
Kentro is a company committed to innovation and collaboration, seeking a highly skilled Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) Engineer to join the Zero Trust execution team at U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). This role is responsible for building and maintaining the 'source of truth' that governs access to critical data, implementing and configuring SailPoint across various networks.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
SailPoint Architecture & Configuration: Lead the design, deployment, and ongoing management of SailPoint IdentityNow (or IIQ) to automate the full identity lifecycle (Joiner, Mover, Leaver) across hybrid and on-premises environments
ABAC Attribute Management: Define and manage the schema for "Trust Attributes" (e.g., Clearance, COI, Project Codes) within SailPoint, ensuring they align with the NIST 8112 metadata standard for consumption by policy decision points
Air-Gapped Identity Operations: Manage the offline instance of SailPoint on the Top-Secret network, developing the workflows to import "Attribute Manifests" and ensure that identity data remains synchronized with the low-side source of truth
Access Certification: Configure and execute automated access certification campaigns for critical data repositories and privileged roles, ensuring compliance with DoD audit requirements
Role Modeling: Work with mission owners to define Technical Roles and Business Roles within SailPoint, replacing broad, static Active Directory groups with granular, policy-driven access roles
Qualification
Required
Master's degree (MA/MS) in Computer Science, Information Security / Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Data Science, or a closely related technical field
10+ years of relevant experience
SailPoint Expertise: Extensive (5+ years) hands-on experience designing, implementing, and administering SailPoint (IdentityNow or IdentityIQ) in a large enterprise environment
Identity Lifecycle Management: Deep understanding of the Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) process and experience automating provisioning/deprovisioning workflows connected to HR systems and Active Directory
Directory Services: Strong knowledge of Active Directory, LDAP, and Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) structures and management
Governance Principles: Proven experience with Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) modeling, Separation of Duties (SoD) policy creation, and access certification campaigns
Required: CompTIA Security+ CE (or higher) to meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements
Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Preferred
Experience implementing Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) strategies
Familiarity with DoD Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) reference designs
Knowledge of integration protocols such as REST, SCIM, and SOAP
Experience supporting USSOCOM or other DoD agencies
Preferred: SailPoint Certified IdentityNow Engineer or SailPoint Certified IdentityIQ Engineer
Preferred: Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM) or CISA
Benefits
Paid time off
Healthcare benefits
Supplemental benefits
401k including an employer match
Discount perks
Rewards
Education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development
Company
Kentro
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase