Engineer (IGA)

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Discretionary bonus

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced Identity Governance professional in the DC area to execute hands-on IGA engineering, primarily with Okta Identity Governance (OIG). You will build lifecycle automation, configure SCIM connectors, and manage roles, dynamic groups, and SoD policies for secure provisioning.

The role requires 3+ years in IGA/security engineering, strong data analysis, and active Top Secret clearance. Travel up to 10% and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of overall work experience.
• Experience in IGA engineering or 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.

Responsibilities

• Execute hands-on technical engineering for IGA solutions using Okta Identity Governance (OIG).
• Build lifecycle automation rules and joiner-mover-leaver processes with approvals.
• Implement SCIM connectors, REST/API integrations, and entitlement catalogs for provisioning and deprovisioning.
• Configure roles, dynamic groups, SoD policies, and access certification logic.
• Troubleshoot provisioning, synchronization, and connector issues.
• Perform identity data analysis, role mining, and data validation to improve governance outcomes.
• Collaborate with security, applications, infrastructure, and business teams to translate requirements into IGA solutions.

Skills

IGA engineering

Okta Identity Governance

Workflow automation

SCIM

REST/API integrations

Role management

SoD policies

Access certification

Data validation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Family

Cyber Consulting

Travel 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 Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse 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.