Senior PAM Engineer; Zero Trust Security Clearance

Position: Senior PAM Engineer (Zero Trust) with Security Clearance
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- Description Leidos has an immediate need for a  PAM Engineer to join our team executing Wave 2 of the USSOCOM Zero Trust Integration effort. This role is critical to Line of Effort 2, focusing on the deployment and operationalization of an enterprise-wide Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution to secure the NIPR, SIPR, and Top-Secret network enclaves. The ideal candidate will be responsible for vaulting privileged credentials, enforcing Just-In-Time (JIT) access, and integrating the PAM architecture with the broader Zero Trust ecosystem.

TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY.

Key Responsibilities
* PAM Solution Deployment:
Lead the installation, configuration, and technical implementation of the enterprise PAM solution (Delinea focus) across multiple network enclaves.
* Credential Vaulting:
Discover, inventory, and onboard all known privileged user, administrator, and service accounts into the secure PAM vault.
* Policy Enforcement:
Design and configure policies for Just-In-Time (JIT) access, session recording, and privileged session monitoring to ensure zero standing privileges.
* Infrastructure Integration:
Develop scripts and API integrations to connect the PAM solution with the existing Splunk SIEM for centralized logging and the Identity Governance (IGA) platform for lifecycle management.
* Security Compliance:
Support the RMF accreditation process by developing Low-Level Design (LLD) documents, System Security Plans (SSP), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO).
* Enterprise Rollout:
Manage the expansion of PAM policies from initial pilot groups to full enterprise enforcement for all privileged users.

Required Qualifications
* DoD 8570 Compliance:
Must hold an IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security) or higher.
* Specific

Certifications:

Delinea Certified Administrator is highly preferred/required.
* Technical

Skills:

* Deep expertise in Privileged Access Management (PAM) architectures and "Zero Standing Privileges" concepts.
* Experience implementing Just-In-Time (JIT) access workflows.
* Proficiency in integrating PAM tools with Active Directory, SIEM (Splunk), and IGA tools. Labor Category Description
* Function:
Applies a set of disciplines for planning, analyzing, engineering, and designing information systems, including specialized engineering of security solutions.
* Responsibilities:
* Develops analytical and computational techniques and methodology for problem solutions.
* Performs enterprise-wide strategic systems planning, business information planning, and business analysis.
* Analyze and recommendation of security/privacy products and services.
* Assessment of security/privacy policies and procedures.
* Applies process improvement practices to reengineer methodologies and principles and business process modernization projects.
* Applies reverse engineering and re-engineering disciplines to develop migration strategic and planning documents.

Education and Experience

* Education:

MA/MS
* Years: 10+
* A Senior level candidate has over 10 years of experience and a MA/MS degree, typically works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently, and may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling.

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January 27, 2026 For U.S. Positions:
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range:
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