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Identity Threat Detection Engineer

Idexcel Inc.Reston, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 2 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of identity threat detection, leveraging cutting-edge technology to significantly enhance an organization's security posture. You'll thrive here if you possess a strong background in IAM, network architecture, and security operations, eager to translate complex insights into actionable workflows. Apply today to grow your expertise in a dynamic and impactful engineering position.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Reston, VA, United States
Posted
18 hours ago

Job Description

Role: Identity Threat Detection Engineer (ITDR) 
Location: Reston, VA/hybrid model 
Duration: Long Term

Final round face to face Interview required 

We are seeking an Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) Engineer to lead the operational integration of the AuthMind SaaS platform into our identity and access management ecosystem.
This role will be instrumental in designing and managing processes that leverage AuthMind’s identity observability capabilities to enhance threat detection, response, and overall security posture.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in identity and access management (IAM), network architecture (on-prem and cloud), and security operations, with the ability to translate identity insights into actionable operational workflows.

Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement operational processes to consume and act on AuthMind findings.
Develop playbooks and runbooks for identity threat detection and response.
Collaborate with security operations, engineering, and compliance teams to operationalize identity observability.
Monitor and analyze identity activity across hybrid environments (cloud, SaaS, on-prem).
Create dashboards and reports to communicate identity-related risks and trends.

Technical Skills
1. Identity and Access Management (IAM) Expertise
Deep understanding of authentication and authorization protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
Experience with IAM platforms like Okta, Azure AD, Ping Identity, etc.
Experience with PKI and certificate management

2. Network Architecture (On-Prem & Cloud)
Strong understanding of network design principles, segmentation, and traffic flow
Experience with cloud networking
Knowledge of hybrid environments and secure connectivity between on-prem and cloud resources

3. Security Operations & Monitoring
Ability to correlate identity activity with network and endpoint telemetry
Familiarity with Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) and Identity Security Posture Management (ISPM)
Experience operationalizing identity insights from platforms like AuthMind
Experience integrating identity data into SIEM/SOAR platforms

4. Data Analysis & Reporting
Ability to interpret identity and network activity data to generate actionable insights

Strategic & Operational Experience

1. Operational Process Design
Proven ability to design and implement workflows for identity observability and threat response
Experience creating runbooks, playbooks, and escalation procedures
Experience using ServiceNow

2. Preferred Experience with AuthMind or Similar Platforms
Experience in environments with complex identity flows across SaaS, cloud, and on-prem systems.
Exposure to zero trust architectures and identity-centric security models.
Hands-on experience with AuthMind or similar platforms that offer:
Real-time identity activity observability
AI-powered threat detection and contextual analysis
Coverage of both human and non-human identities

About IDEXCEL, INC 

Idexcel is an IT services organization, with a mission to bring great people and great organizations together. Our diverse client base represents a wide range of industries, including technology, telecom, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, banking & financial services, food & commodities trading and federal organizations. Our teams of experienced recruiters directly work with client companies seeking exceptional people to help with their business initiatives. 

 

Idexcel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law. 

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