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Position Summary

Odyssey Systems is seeking a highly experienced System Interoperability Engineer SME to provide senior-level interoperability, enterprise architecture, and identity management support to DoD programs located at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX. This role involves leading the architecture, integration, and operation of centrally managed shared services that enable interoperability across Platform One products and mission environments.

The position has primary responsibility for enterprise identity and access management, including leading the transition from the current Keycloak-based identity solution to the Department of the Air Force (DAF) ICAM solution based on Okta. The role also oversees cloud-based network transport, zero trust architecture, and enterprise security services to ensure secure, seamless integration across enterprise systems.

The System Interoperability Engineer Principal serves as a trusted technical advisor to Government leadership, ensuring enterprise services are secure, scalable, interoperable, and aligned with Department-wide identity, cybersecurity, and zero trust strategies.

This is a full time position located at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.

Enterprise Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Serve as the technical authority for enterprise identity and access management across Platform One

Lead the design, integration, and migration from Keycloak to the DAF ICAM (Okta-based) identity solution

Ensure identity services support federated access, RBAC, ABAC, and mission partner integration

Advise on identity architecture decisions impacting platform security, usability, and interoperability

Ensure identity implementations align with DoD, DAF, and zero trust identity requirements

Zero Trust Architecture & Networking

Architect and oversee cloud-based network transport connecting Platform One resources across environments

Apply zero trust principles to identity, networking, and access control decisions

Ensure secure service-to-service communication and enforcement of least-privilege access

Collaborate with security and network teams to evolve enterprise zero trust posture

Shared Enterprise Services Ownership

Provide technical oversight for centrally managed enterprise services, including:

Identity platforms (Keycloak, Okta / DAF ICAM)

Cloud and enclave network connectivity

Palo Alto firewall infrastructure

Elastic- and Grafana-based SIEM and observability services

Enterprise help desk and user support services

Ensure shared services are reliable, scalable, secure, and aligned with mission needs

Security Operations & Compliance

Ensure enterprise services operate in accordance with approved ATO conditions

Support audits, assessments, and cybersecurity reviews

Evaluate proposed changes for security impact, operational risk, and compliance alignment

Government Advisory & Product Support

Act as a senior technical advisor to the Enterprise Services Product Manager

Provide recommendations on roadmap decisions, architectural tradeoffs, and integration strategies

Translate enterprise requirements into technical architectures and implementation plans

Enterprise Integration & Coordination

Coordinate with Platform One product teams to ensure seamless integration with enterprise services

Partner with security, networking, and operations stakeholders across the DoD ecosystem

Communicate complex identity and security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance : Secret (with ability to obtain TS/SCI)

Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree

Years of experience: 10+ years of experience five of which must be in the DoD

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with DAF ICAM and Okta-based identity solutions

Experience with Platform One or similar enterprise DoD cloud environments

Deep understanding of zero trust architecture implementation

Technical Expertise

Enterprise Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Keycloak and Okta / ICAM architectures

Zero Trust Architecture

Cloud-based networking and transport

Palo Alto firewalls

SIEM and observability tools (Elastic, Grafana)

ATO processes and cybersecurity compliance

Additional Information

Location: Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX

Travel: Travel may be required per the customer's discretion

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