Ignite IT

This role involves managing directory services, developing custom drivers and workflows, and integrating with cloud and on-premise applications. | Requires extensive experience with NetIQ eDirectory, IDM, LDAP, Java, scripting, and database management, which are not present in your profile. | Ignite IT is seeking a Senior Identity Engineer to oversee the health, performance, and evolution of our global directory services. This role is unique in that it combines high-level NetIQ eDirectory support with custom development responsibilities. You will not only maintain the directory infrastructure but also build custom drivers, connectors, and automated workflows to integrate our directory with a diverse ecosystem of cloud and on-premise applications. Key Responsibilities: Directory Management: Design, deploy, and maintain a highly available NetIQ eDirectory environment across multiple platforms (Linux/Unix/Windows). Custom Development: Develop and maintain custom NetIQ Identity Manager (IDM) drivers and workflows using XML, Java, and ECMAScript. Tooling & Automation: Build custom support tools and monitoring scripts (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) to automate provisioning, de-provisioning, directory health checks, replication monitoring, and mass data updates. Integration: Develop and validate custom LDAP/JDBC connectors for integrating the directory with modern web services (REST/SOAP), USAccess SIP, and SQL databases. Schema Engineering: Manage and extend custom eDirectory schemas to support new/existing application integration requirements while ensuring referential integrity and performance. Security & Troubleshooting: Act as the Level 3 SME for complex authentication issues, directory corruption, and performance tuning (indexing and partitioning). Directory Services: 5+ years of hands-on experience with NetIQ eDirectory and NetIQ Identity Manager (IDM). Deep understanding of X.500 standards and LDAPv3 protocols. Development Skills: Proficient in Java or C++ for building custom extensions/plugins. Experience with JavaScript (ECMAScript) and XML/XSLT for IDM policy development. Scripting: Advanced proficiency in Python, Perl, or Linux Shell scripting for automation and data correlation. Web Services: Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and SOAP to bridge the gap between legacy directories and cloud-native applications. Database Knowledge: Strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server) for managing JDBC-based identity integrations. 401(k) with matching and 100% Vested Health Insurance - 3 plans to select from Dental insurance Vision Insurance Health savings account Life insurance Short Term Disability Long Term Disability AD&D Paid time off Professional development assistance Training Tuition reimbursement Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Referral program Paid Legal Plan and more.... Ignite IT is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic. In accordance with EO 13665 Final Rule, Ignite IT will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Applicants selected must be able to obtain and maintain a federal government clearance. US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Lead cloud modernization initiatives, manage cross-disciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with federal security standards. | Extensive experience in cloud migration, AWS services, Agile leadership, and federal security protocols, with a preference for SAS to Python modernization experience. | Position Overview The Technical Project Manager (PM) will lead the execution of modernization initiatives supporting the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) systems. This role is responsible for standing up and managing an Agile modernization team that delivers cloud-native, AWS-based solutions, replacing legacy SAS-based systems with Python and modern data architectures. This is a technical delivery leadership role, not a traditional administrative PM position. The Technical PM must be capable of leading the execution of cloud-native architecture, DevSecOps integration, and cross-disciplinary Agile teams from initial discovery through production deployment. Key Responsibilities 1. Modernization Program Initiation & Discovery Lead initial technical discovery efforts across legacy SAS systems. Partner with Cloud Architect and Technical SMEs to define target-state cloud-native architecture. Translate system-level modernization goals into actionable epics and initial product backlog. Identify migration sequencing strategy (refactor vs lift-and-shift). Establish MVP/Proof-of-Concept scope for initial modernization slice. Coordinate early governance artifacts (architecture reviews, EWG alignment). 2. Agile Team Stand-Up & Delivery Execution Establish and manage Agile Scrum or Kanban delivery framework. Build and maintain backlog aligned to modernization roadmap. Facilitate sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives. Ensure alignment between Product Owner (Federal) and technical team. Drive sprint-level execution across: Cloud Architecture Cloud Engineering Data Engineering Application Development (Python) Testing (manual & automated) DevSecOps 3. AWS Cloud Modernization Leadership Lead migration of on-prem SAS systems to AWS cloud-native architecture. Coordinate deployment of applications leveraging AWS services such as: Lambda Fargate Glue Aurora/Postgres S3 Batch CloudWatch Secrets Manager Ensure Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD practices are implemented. Oversee containerization and serverless deployment strategies. Coordinate environment provisioning within EDL constraints. The Technical PM must be able to understand and challenge architectural decisions in AWS environments. 4. DevSecOps & Automated Testing Integration Ensure CI/CD pipelines are implemented and integrated with automated testing. Oversee regression validation between legacy SAS outputs and Python outputs. Integrate security scanning and vulnerability remediation into sprint cycles. Coordinate automated test framework implementation. Ensure quality gates are embedded in delivery lifecycle. 5. Governance & Compliance Alignment Coordinate architecture documentation for: Enterprise Working Group (EWG) Architecture Review Board Interface Control Documents (ICDs) Support Authority to Operate (ATO) readiness activities. Maintain alignment with Zero Trust, IUS, and Census security policies. Ensure traceability between requirements, backlog items, and delivered capabilities. 6. Cross-System Integration & Dependency Management Manage integration touchpoints across: Mojo DICE EDL Tabulation Processing systems Downstream dissemination systems Identify and mitigate cross-workstream risks. Plan modernization sequencing to avoid production disruption. Align delivery milestones with ACS operational cycles. 7. Migration Sequencing & Risk Management Develop phased migration roadmap across multiple systems. Identify candidate systems for initial modernization. Prioritize low-risk, high-learning MVP slices. Manage parallel validation strategies where needed. Monitor risks associated with questionnaire changes and output comparability. Technical Leadership Minimum 8–10 years of experience leading technical modernization programs. Demonstrated experience deploying applications to AWS cloud environments. Experience leading serverless architecture implementations. Experience managing Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD pipelines. Experience in standing up Agile teams from inception. Experience building backlog and epics from discovery and architecture inputs. Experience managing cross-functional technical teams, including: Cloud Architects Cloud Engineers Data Engineers Application Developers Test Engineers DevSecOps Engineers Modernization & Migration Experience Experience leading legacy-to-cloud modernization initiatives. Experience planning refactoring vs lift-and-shift strategies. Experience managing phased migration in high-governance federal environments. Experience coordinating statistical or data-intensive system modernization (preferred). Governance & Federal Environment Experience supporting architecture review boards. Experience working in FISMA/FedRAMP environments. Familiarity with ATO processes. Experience operating in politically sensitive, high-visibility programs. Ability to coordinate across multiple federal stakeholders and contractors. Preferred Qualifications Experience with SAS to Python modernization. Experience with large-scale data processing systems. Experience in U.S. Census or statistical agencies. Experience working with Enterprise Data Lakes (EDL). Familiarity with GitLab or similar DevSecOps platforms. Core Competencies Technical credibility with engineers and architects. Ability to translate architecture into backlog. Strong risk identification and mitigation skills. Strong stakeholder communication skills. Ability to operate in ambiguity and define structure. Bias toward action while respecting governance controls. 401(k) with matching and 100% Vested Health Insurance - 3 plans to select from Dental insurance Vision Insurance Health savings account Life insurance Short Term Disability Long Term Disability AD&D Paid time off Professional development assistance Training Tuition reimbursement Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Referral program Paid Legal Plan and more.... Ignite IT is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic. In accordance with EO 13665 Final Rule, Ignite IT will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Applicants selected may be required to possess and maintain a government clearance US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Design, develop, and implement custom software and database applications, participate in Agile ceremonies, and support product and team success. | 5+ years Java experience with Angular, US citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance, college degree or equivalent experience, strong communication and collaboration skills. | Ready to Ignite your career and work alongside some of the most innovative and brightest professionals in innovative technology? Join us and unleash your potential working in an Agile environment while modernizing enterprise systems and applications needed to support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation’s safety, security, and prosperity. As a Java Full Stack Developer you will offer your agile methodology experience as part of a dynamic and passionate team of industry-leading individuals supporting the best practices in Agile Software Development for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). You will bring creative ideas to solve complex problems, both technical and procedural at the team and portfolio levels. The ability to be adaptable and to work constructively with a technically diverse and geographically separated team will be key to the overall success. Your Role Design, develop and implement custom software and database application capabilities for a variety of legacy and modernized systems with limited oversight. Act as a member of a product team supporting teammates and collaborating with a do what it takes attitude to ensure product and team success. Provide improvements to the product(s) being supported Actively participate in release and sprint planning, artifact creation, sprint testing, regression testing, demonstrations and retrospectives and solution releases. Support release planning with conceptual design and development / refinement of software engineering guidelines. Analyze complex project-related problems and creating innovative solutions involving, scheduling, technology, methodology, tools and solution components Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a CBP public trust clearance (criteria include, but not limited to; 3-year check for felony convictions, 1-year check for illegal drug use, 1-year check for misconduct such as theft or fraud). College degree (B.S.) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management Systems or a related discipline. Experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. 5+ years of experience with Java; to include any of the following: Hibernate (or other ORM), Spring, JAX-RS, JavaScript, XML, JSON, Web-Services (JAX-WS or JAX-RS), JBoss, Eclipse, Maven, Junit, and shell scripting. MUST have recent experience with Angular development. Object oriented design and development (OODD) expertise, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Communicating OODD and SOA principles and best practices. Experience with source code control systems and concurrent development workflows (Git preferred). Experience using SQL or PL/SQL to access Oracle, MySQL, or SQL Server databases. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong collaboration skills and desire to work within a team. Highly responsible, team-oriented individual with very strong work ethic and a self-starter Additional with any of the following is highly desirable: HTML, Angular, VMware, ETL tools, ESB, message queuing, application security, automated testing, UML, VersionOne, Jira, or Sparx Enterprise Architect Ignite IT offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package to include Medical, Dental, and Vision; Short Term/Long Term/Life Insurance; 401K with matching and fully Vested 100%; PTO; Holiday; Training; and much more… Ignite IT is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic. In accordance with EO 13665 Final Rule, Ignite IT will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Applicants selected must be able to possess and maintain a government clearance as required for access to classified information. US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance