Identity Platform Integration Engineer
$66,000–$106,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Design and integrate RESTful APIs supporting identity workflows, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect patterns for the DoD's next-generation ICAM platform. Build secure backend services using Java, Spring Boot, or .NET to manage authentication, authorization, and token management with JWT and access tokens. Implement integrations with the Okta Identity Engine, enterprise IAM solutions, and authoritative identity repositories while ensuring compliance with NIST SP 800-63 and Zero Trust Architecture. Develop reusable identity services, API gateways, and asynchronous messaging for mobile authentication and partner applications. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, and DevSecOps processes within an Agile environment. This 100% remote role supports millions of Service Members and Veterans through secure, scalable identity and access management services.
Required Qualifications
- 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with Ph, 9 yeas with HS diploma
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Experience designing, developing, and integrating RESTful APIs
- Strong knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), PKCE, and token management
- Experience implementing secure API authentication and authorization (JWT, access and refresh tokens)
- Experience integrating with the Okta Identity Engine (OIE) and enterprise IAM services
- Experience integrating identity services with authoritative identity repositories
- Background in secure backend development using Java, Spring Boot, .NET, or similar frameworks
- Experience with API gateways, microservices, and backend orchestration
- Proficiency with JSON/XML and API contract development
- Experience implementing enterprise integration patterns and asynchronous messaging
- Understanding of authentication workflow orchestration and session management
- Experience building backend services supporting native mobile authentication
- Knowledge of API security best practices, OWASP API Security Top 10, mTLS, and certificate authentication
- Experience with databases and secure data access patterns
- Experience in CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps environments
- Hands-on experience with unit, integration, and API testing tools (Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI)
- Experience supporting enterprise ICAM/CIAM solutions in cloud or hybrid architectures
- Knowledge of NIST SP 800‐63 and Zero Trust Architecture
- Experience supporting RMF and STIG cybersecurity compliance
- This is a 100% remote role
Desired Qualifications
- Experience integrating backend services with Okta Identity Engine Embedded SDK
- Experience supporting large-scale Federal ICAM/CIAM programs
- Knowledge of DoD identity services, CAC/PIV, derived credentials, or enterprise credentialing
- Experience with event-driven architectures or high‐security distributed systems
- Familiarity with DoD Zero Trust initiatives and identity modernization
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