Engineer (IGA)

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced Identity Governance Engineer to implement and maintain IGA solutions, primarily with Okta OIG. You will design lifecycle workflows, configure SCIM connectors and REST APIs, and establish role-based access controls and SoD policies.

Collaboration with security, application, and infrastructure teams is essential to translate requirements into scalable IGA controls. The role requires 3+ years of hands-on IGA/identity engineering experience, strong analytical

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of overall work experience.
• Hands-on experience with Okta Identity Governance (OIG) or similar IGA platforms.
• Experience building workflow automation and lifecycle processes.
• Strong understanding of SCIM, REST API integrations, and provisioning concepts.
• Experience configuring roles, dynamic groups, and SoD policies.
• Ability to troubleshoot provisioning, sync, and integration issues.
• Experience performing identity data analysis and data validation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute hands-on technical engineering for IGA solutions using Okta OIG.
• Build lifecycle automation rules and joiner-mover-leaver processes with approvals.
• Configure SCIM connectors, REST/API integrations, and entitlement catalogs.
• Set up roles, dynamic groups, SoD policies, and access certification logic.
• Troubleshoot provisioning, synchronization, and connector issues.
• Conduct role mining and identity data validation to improve governance.
• Analyze identity data and support scalable policy-driven processes.
• Collaborate with security, application, infrastructure, and business teams to translate requirements into IGA solutions.

Skills

Identity governance

Okta OIG

Workflow automation

SCIM

REST APIs

Access provisioning

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

SCIM connectors

Okta

Job description

Job Family:Cyber ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Active Top Secret (TS)What You Will Do:Execute hands-on technical engineering for Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions, primarily using Okta Identity Governance (OIG).Build lifecycle automation rules and workflows, including Joiner-Mover-Leaver processes, approvals, and identity lifecycle automation.Implement SCIM connectors, REST/API integrations, and entitlement catalogs to support secure provisioning and deprovisioning.Configure roles, dynamic groups, Separation of Duties (SOD) policies and rules, and access certification logic.Perform troubleshooting for provisioning, synchronization, and connector issues.Conduct role mining and identity data validation to improve data quality and governance outcomes.Analyze identity data and support the development of scalable, policy-driven identity governance processes.Collaborate with security, application, infrastructure, and business teams to translate requirements into working IGA solutions.What You Will Need:Minimum of THREE (3)+ years of overall work experience.Experience in IGA engineering, identity lifecycle automation, or a related identity/security engineering role.Hands-on experience with Okta Identity Governance (OIG) or similar IGA platforms.Experience building workflow automation, lifecycle processes, and identity governance solutions.Strong understanding of SCIM, REST/API integrations, entitlement management, and provisioning concepts.Experience configuring roles, dynamic groups, SoD policies, and access certification processes.Ability to troubleshoot provisioning, sync, and integration issues across identity systems.Experience performing identity data analysis, role mining, and data validation.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED \"TOP SECRET\" Federal or DoD security clearance.US Citizenship is contractually required.What Would Be Nice To Have:Experience implementing or supporting enterprise identity governance programs at scale.Prior experience with additional identity platforms, directories, or cloud security tools.Knowledge of compliance, audit, and access review processes in regulated environments.Familiarity with Zero Trust principles and identity domain best practices.Certifications in identity, cybersecurity, or cloud platforms.The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. 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