We are seeking an experienced Federation/Integration Engineer/UI to design, build, and maintain secure integrations between the Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform and key enterprise systems, including ID.me, ServiceNow, and the ELK Stack.
This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with expertise in APIs, identity federation, middleware development, and observability who thrives in a mission-driven federal environment. You will design, develop, and support critical integrations that enable identity verification, automated service management, and real-time monitoring for millions of users.
Why Join Us?
You'll play a key role in modernizing federal identity services and building secure integrations that support mission-critical systems used by millions of Americans. This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of identity security, enterprise integration, automation, and observability within a high-impact federal program.
What You'll Do
- Design and maintain secure integrations with ID.me using OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SAML 2.0, JWT, and PKCE
- Develop and support ServiceNow integrations using Scripted REST APIs, Flow Designer, Integration Hub, Import Sets, and MID Servers
- Build REST APIs, middleware services, and data transformation workflows
- Configure and maintain ELK Stack pipelines, dashboards, monitoring, and alerting
- Create secure, scalable data exchanges between IAM, ServiceNow, and observability platforms
- Troubleshoot complex cross-system integration issues and production incidents
- Develop technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks
- Collaborate with security, engineering, architecture, and product teams in an Agile environment
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience or 9 years with a Highschool degree
- 5 years of experience in integration engineering, API development, or middleware development
- 2+ years of experience with IAM or identity platforms such as ID.me, Okta, ForgeRock, or Ping Identity
- Experience developing ServiceNow integrations and workflows
- Hands-on experience configuring and maintaining ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) pipelines and dashboards
- Strong knowledge of REST APIs, JSON/XML, web services, and API security
- Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel) and their integration with ELK-based pipelines
- Strong UI/Usability experience
- Experience with OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SAML 2.0, JWT, and federated identity architectures
- Proficiency in Python, JavaScript/Node.js, Java, PowerShell, or Shell scripting
- Familiarity with NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, and federal security compliance frameworks
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- ServiceNow, Elastic, Security+, CISSP, or cloud certifications
- Experience with MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Workato, or other iPaaS platforms
- Knowledge of AWS GovCloud or Azure Government
- Experience with CI/CD, DevSecOps, and Zero Trust architectures
- Prior support of federal IAM, cybersecurity, or ITSM programs
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Similar Jobs
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