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Authentication Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Senior Systems Engineer

Tysons Corner, VA ยท On-site

$120K - $170K/yr

On site in Tysons Corner, VA 3 days per week Dev Technology Group is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to support a project to plan and implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for web-based ...

Company Description Jobsbridge 1. UNIX/Middleware/Load balancers/authentication/authorization/logging and monitoring etc. 2. Hardware/VM's SAN 3. Configuration and Release management 4. Incident ...

ICAM/AD Solutions Architect

Springfield, VA ยท On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

Troubleshoot complex identity and authentication issues across Windows, Azure, and third-party applications. * Collaborate with Security, Networking, and Application teams to enforce Zero Trust ...

Lead architecture activities involving authentication, authorization, federation, identity governance, and PAM. * Develop and communicate IAM strategy and roadmaps to senior technology and business ...

Cloud Engineer Specialist

Mclean, VA ยท On-site

$57.25 - $76.50/hr

OAuth & Authentication: Building OAuth solutions for cloud service authentication and authorization * Federation & SSO: SAML configuration and Single Sign-On integration across cloud applications

Lead architecture activities involving authentication, authorization, federation, identity governance, and PAM. * Develop and communicate IAM strategy and roadmaps to senior technology and business ...

ICAM/AD Solutions Architect

Annandale, VA ยท On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

Troubleshoot complex identity and authentication issues across Windows, Azure, and third-party applications. * Collaborate with Security, Networking, and Application teams to enforce Zero Trust ...

ICAM/AD Solutions Architect

Fairfax, VA ยท On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

Troubleshoot complex identity and authentication issues across Windows, Azure, and third-party applications. * Collaborate with Security, Networking, and Application teams to enforce Zero Trust ...

ICAM/AD Solutions Architect

Lorton, VA ยท On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

Troubleshoot complex identity and authentication issues across Windows, Azure, and third-party applications. * Collaborate with Security, Networking, and Application teams to enforce Zero Trust ...

ICAM/AD Solutions Architect

Alexandria, VA ยท On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

Troubleshoot complex identity and authentication issues across Windows, Azure, and third-party applications. * Collaborate with Security, Networking, and Application teams to enforce Zero Trust ...

Senior ICAM Solutions Architect

Reston, VA ยท On-site

$135K - $216K/yr

Lead architecture activities involving authentication, authorization, federation, identity governance, and PAM. * Develop and communicate IAM strategy and roadmaps to senior technology and business ...

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How much do authentication jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for authentication in Virginia is $119,836.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $96,700.00 and $144,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an authentication?

An Authentication job involves verifying user identities and ensuring secure access to systems, applications, or data. Professionals in this field implement authentication mechanisms like passwords, biometrics, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and single sign-on (SSO). They work to prevent unauthorized access, reduce security risks, and enhance user experience. Authentication specialists often collaborate with cybersecurity teams to enforce best practices and compliance standards.

What are the main challenges faced in an authentication role?

Professionals in Authentication often face the challenge of staying ahead of rapidly evolving security threats and adapting to new verification technologies. Balancing a user-friendly authentication process with robust security measures can also be complex, as it requires minimizing friction for legitimate users while effectively deterring fraudulent activity. Collaboration is frequently required with IT, compliance, and customer support teams to ensure seamless integration of authentication protocols. Successfully addressing these challenges not only protects organizational assets but also helps deliver a smooth user experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the authentication position, and why are they important?

To excel in Authentication roles, a strong understanding of identity verification procedures, fraud detection, and security compliance is required, often backed by experience in cybersecurity or risk management. Familiarity with tools like multi-factor authentication (MFA) systems, identity and access management (IAM) platforms, and certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are commonly needed. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this field. These competencies ensure accurate identification processes, mitigate security risks, and build trust by protecting sensitive information.

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Infographic showing various Authentication job openings in Virginia as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,836 per year, or $57.6 per hour.

Senior Systems Engineer

Dev Technology

Tysons Corner, VA โ€ข On-site

$120K - $170K/yr

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Re-posted 26 days ago


Job description

Senior Systems Engineer, #1058

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship is required. Must beย able to obtain a public trust clearance.ย 

On site in Tysons Corner, VA 3 days per week

Dev Technology Group is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to support a project to plan and implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for web-based applications as part of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) for a federal government client. The ideal candidate will have relevant development language and development leadership experience, strong collaboration and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex work activities in a deadline-driven environment. This is a great opportunity to work on mission-critical systems that provide clear value to end users and our federal government clients.

Summary

In collaboration with the Engineering Lead and incumbent team members, the Senior Systems Engineer will have the responsibility to plan, design, and build the infrastructure for cloud-based identity and authentication services supporting MFA for web-based applications. The primary focus of this role is to build scalable, secure, and highly available backend infrastructure and services leveraging industry available and customer preferred solutions (e.g., AWS Cognito, Okta, Login.gov). The ideal candidate will combine strong cloud architecture expertise with deep knowledge of identity, security, and distributed systems.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:ย 

  • Bachelor's Degree with ten (10) or more years of relevant experience in an Enterprise IT environment
  • Experience implementing and integrating applications into authentication tools such as Login.gov, Cognito, Okta
  • Knowledge and management of AWS GovCloud services, specifically Cognito, Lambda, S3, EC2, and API Gateway
  • Project experience with Active Directory and connection to Federated sources
  • Agile development environment experience
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) plus Active listening skills
  • Ability to discuss technical issues with non-technical government officials
  • Ability to problem-solve and develop solutions to complex business needs

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

  • Experience with logging, monitoring, and auditing authentication events (CloudWatch, SIEM tools)
  • Experience with serverless architectures in AWS
  • Project experience planning and building infrastructure for an MFA solution
  • Experience tuning and securing APIU gateways and network boundaries for identity services
  • AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer or Solutions Architect)
  • Experience authoring technical documentation, boundary diagrams, and configuration management settings to support the federal ATO process

Our estimated salary range for this position is $120,000 - $170,000, this presented salary range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Offered salary is based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements as appropriate to the role. *Salary could fall outside of this range.ย