Identity & Access Management (IAM) Manager

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Job Summary  

The Identity & Access Management (IAM) Manager manages a team of IAM professionals, responsible for architecting, integrating and administering our IAM infrastructure across the enterprise.  IAM is critical to the mission success at Aerospace and this role will require engagement across all business units to gather requirements and proactively implement solutions to provide secure but seamless IAM services.  

This role will report to the Deputy CIO/General Manager of the Enterprise Information Systems (EIS) Division under the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). 

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA. 

What You’ll Be Doing  

• Develop and execute IAM roadmap aligned with strategic initiatives and business requirements 
• Oversee delivery of IAM projects, services and infrastructure across the enterprise 
• Collaborate with IT business units to implement cutting edge but secure IAM services 
• Engage with external partners to ensure Aerospace is securely collaborating using approved technologies 
• Benchmark and partner with external organizations (FFRDC’s, UARC’s, Military, Industry, Government, Law Enforcement) to ensure Aerospace IAM strategy and deliverables are compliant, effective and user friendly 
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of IAM engineers 

What You Need to be Successful 

Minimum Requirements for the Identity & Access Management (IAM) Manager: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, computer engineering, artificial intelligence or equivalent field of study or equivalent experience 
• 10+ years of IT/Security experience with at least 6+ years working directly with IAM technologies  
• Hand on experience and deep understanding of core IAM technologies including but not limited to identity provisioning, Public Key Infrastructure, multi-factor authentication, federated identity services and directory services 
• Previous experience designing and implementing enterprise IAM projects such as Single Sign On (SSO), Multi-factor Authentication (MFA), Role Based Access Control (RBAC), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Active Directory, and Zero Trust (ZT) solutions 
• Extensive experience with cloud/on-premises IAM, cyber and general IT infrastructure including system automation programming and scripting 
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out  

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: 

• Expertise in IAM standards such as LDAP, SAML, OpenID Connect, OAuth, FIDO2, SCIM, SQL 
• Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53 and FedRAMP authorization 
• Proven experience with Cloud IAM solutions, Artificial Intelligence, Business 2 Business, contextual authentication and integration with external business partners 
• Active security clearance issued by the U.S. Government 

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$144,800.00 - $217,200.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change   
• Engage with Impact   
• Foster Innovation   
• Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.