Identity Automation Engineer [REMOTE]

Job Description BAE Systems, Inc. is seeking an Identity Automation Engineer to join our Identity Services organization, supporting the Directory Services, Certificate Management, and Privileged Access Management (DCP) team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain automation solutions that improve operational efficiency across Identity services and ESS-IT. This role requires advanced PowerShell scripting expertise, strong knowledge of Active Directory, and experience integrating with Microsoft 365 and other enterprise platforms via APIs.

The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who enjoys turning manual, error-prone processes into scalable, secure, and reliable automated workflows.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced PowerShell automation solutions for Identity Services
• Automate processes involving Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and related identity platforms
• Integrate automation with REST APIs, including Microsoft Graph API and other enterprise services
• Develop and maintain automation workflows using Power Automate where appropriate
• Build scripts and services that support user lifecycle management, access provisioning, reporting, and operational tasks
• Collaborate with other teams within IT Operations and security teams to identify automation opportunities
• Implement logging, error handling, and documentation standards for automation solutions
• Ensure automation solutions follow security best practices and compliance requirements

Required Education, Experience, & Skills Required Education, Experience and Skills:

• Highschool diploma 6+ year's experience
• Advanced PowerShell scripting experience (modular scripts, functions, error handling, logging)
• Strong working knowledge of Active Directory (users, groups, permissions, lifecycle operations)
• Experience consuming and interacting with REST APIs
• Experience authenticating to APIs using OAuth, certificates, or service principals
• Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and optimize automation workflows
• Experience working in enterprise IT environments

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Bachelor's degree in CS, IT or an Engineering discipline with 2+ year's experience.

• Experience designing and integrating AI-enabled automation solutions, including prompt engineering and consuming Generative AI services via APIs

• Experience with Microsoft Graph API for Microsoft 365 automation
• Experience with Power Automate (cloud flows, approvals, integrations)
• Web development experience (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or similar)
• Experience integrating automation with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms
• Experience with Splunk for logging, monitoring, and analytics, with the ability to integrate automated solutions with Splunk for logging and monitoring purposes
• Familiarity with identity and access management concepts
• Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments (e.g., NIST, CMMC, SOC, etc.)

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $77809 - $132275

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.