ICAM Lead / Identity & Access Management Architect
Job description
Who you'll be:
Leads identity, credential, and access management (ICAM) delivery for a large, multi-site federal enterprise. Implements and sustains ICAM solutions aligned with Zero Trust, NIST, and CISA guidance. Designs identity proofing and authentication capabilities to NIST SP 800-63-3 standards and governs privileged access management. Provides technical leadership on identity architecture decisions and supports single sign-on (SSO) and federation expansion across the enterprise's application portfolio.
What you'll do
- Implement and sustain ICAM solutions aligned with Zero Trust, NIST, and CISA guidance across the enterprise.
- Design identity proofing and authentication capabilities to NIST SP 800-63-3 (IAL/AAL) standards.
- Govern privileged access management (PAM), including administration support and policy oversight.
- Support single sign-on (SSO) and federation expansion across the enterprise's application portfolio, including integration with government-wide identity providers.
- Lead identity governance and administration (IGA) processes, including access certification and lifecycle management.
- Coordinate with enterprise Zero Trust and identity operations stakeholders to align delivered controls with the broader roadmap.
- Support audits and assessments related to identity and access management controls.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship on identity architecture decisions.
What you'll need:
- 7 years of identity and access management experience in federal or other large-scale enterprise environments.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (equivalent experience considered in lieu of a degree).
- Deep knowledge of IAM/ICAM platforms, federation protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth), and privileged access management.
- Experience with identity governance and administration (IGA) tools and processes.
Required Certifications:
- CISSP required.
- A vendor-specific IAM credential (e.g., Okta Certified Professional, SailPoint Certified IdentityNow Engineer, or CyberArk Defender) preferred.
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Accenture Federal Services is dedicated to empowering the U.S. federal government to navigate complex challenges and achieve superior outcomes. Our customers, including every cabinet-level department and 30 of the largest federal organizations, face the critical task of modernizing their operations to better serve the nation. We understand that legacy systems and technological debt can hinder their ability to deliver agile, responsive, and secure digital services. That's why we bring the full force of proven commercial innovation, advanced technology, and artificial intelligence to address their most pressing mission-critical priorities in national security, defense, public safety, civilian services, and military health. Our clients are striving to build a digital core that is not only smart and secure but also resilient enough to adapt to future disruptions. We partner with them to transform bold ideas into breakthrough results. Whether it's harnessing the power of data and AI to gain actionable insights, migrating to the cloud for true agility, or fortifying cybersecurity defenses, our focus is on delivering tangible value and efficiency. We help federal leaders radically reset their approach to problem-solving, enabling them to act with speed and certainty. By simplifying and streamlining operations, we help drive out costs and accelerate the transition from outdated infrastructure to powerful new platforms. Ultimately, our goal is to help create lasting value for their workforce, customers, and partners, making a tangible difference for the country and our communities.
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