Principal Cloud Engineer (us Federal)

Island Work Transitions Inc

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $191,500 - $287,300 usd (primary location), ...
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Cloud iam engineering
Managing entitlements and permissions
Infrastructure as code with ci/cd pipelines
** The position of Principal Cloud Engineer at Island Work Transitions Inc focuses on supporting U.S. Federal Government contracts by managing identity and access management (IAM) in a cloud environment. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in cloud engineering, particularly with IAM, and be able to work collaboratively within a mission-driven team. **

Job Summary

  • Workday Government supports U.S. federal agencies to modernize employee lifecycle and finance operations with secure cloud technology and responsible AI.
  • This role focuses on automating identity administration, authentication, and authorization in classified cloud environments for DoD and Intel agencies.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared responsibility, with flexible work options and long-term investment in employees.

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** The position of Principal Cloud Engineer at Island Work Transitions Inc focuses on supporting U.S. Federal Government contracts by managing identity and access management (IAM) in a cloud environment. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in cloud engineering, particularly with IAM, and be able to work collaboratively within a mission-driven team. **

Salary

Base: $191,500 - $287,300 USD (Primary location), $173,300 - $309,600 USD (Additional US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cloud IAM engineering
  • Managing entitlements and permissions
  • Infrastructure as code with CI/CD pipelines
  • Federation protocols OAUTH OIDC SAML SCIM
  • Integration with Okta or EntraID
  • Experience with SEIM tools like Splunk
  • Working in air-gapped classified cloud environments

Nice-to-have

  • Collaboration with cybersecurity teams
  • Mission-driven federal government work
  • Culture of integrity and accountability
  • Flexible hybrid work environment
  • Curiosity and accountability mindset

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years cloud engineering experience focused on IAM
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required (naturalized or native)
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science or cybersecurity
  • Familiarity with NIST 800-53 and DoD/Intel control frameworks
  • Experience with RBAC/PBAC and identity governance workflows

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship and ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance

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