IBM Security Access Manager (ISAM)

Overview

ILS Inc. is seeking an experienced Middleware Engineer with strong expertise in IBM Security Access Manager (ISAM) and Application Server administration to support a secure, enterprise-level federal environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the configuration, integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of middleware technologies, ensuring availability, scalability, and security compliance.

This is a hybrid role requiring on-site presence two days per week at our Fairfax, VA headquarters. MUST BE LOCAL TO DC METRO AREA (hybrid support - 2 days in ILS HQ office, located in Fairfax, VA 22033).

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and manage IBM ISAM (WebSEAL and AAC modules) for access control, SSO, and authentication policies. • Administer and maintain middleware platforms such as IBM WebSphere, Apache Tomcat, JBoss, or WebLogic. • Support application deployments and troubleshoot middleware-related issues across development, test, and production environments. • Integrate ISAM with identity providers, LDAP/AD, and federated SSO using SAML or OIDC. • Tune middleware infrastructure for high performance and availability. • Implement and maintain SSL certificates, keystores, truststores, and secure communication. • Collaborate with application developers, security teams, and network engineers to ensure end-to-end secure integration. • Create and maintain detailed configuration and operations documentation. • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. • 5+ years of experience with middleware systems and identity/access management tools. • Hands-on experience with IBM Security Access Manager (ISAM) including WebSEAL configuration and policy management. • Strong knowledge of application server administration (e.g., IBM WebSphere, Tomcat, JBoss, WebLogic). • Experience integrating with LDAP directories, federated identity systems (SAML, OIDC), and SSL/TLS configurations. • Familiarity with scripting (e.g., Shell, Python) for automation of administrative tasks. • Understanding of networking, firewalls, load balancing, and web infrastructure concepts.

Qualifications

Familiarity with AWS, Docker, or containerized middleware deployments. • Knowledge of DevOps tools and infrastructure as code (e.g., Ansible, Terraform). • Government security standards (e.g., FISMA, NIST, FedRAMP) compliance experience. • Middleware log analysis tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK stack).