ICAM Lead / Identity & Access Management Architect

Accenture PLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services leads ICAM delivery for a large federal enterprise, implementing identity proofing and authentication aligned with Zero Trust, NIST, and CISA guidance. You will govern privileged access management and support SSO/federation across the enterprise.

The role requires 7+ years in IAM/ICAM, a relevant degree, and expertise with IAM platforms, federation protocols, and IGA processes. This position offers broad security responsibilities within a federal setting.

Qualifications

• 7 years of IAM/ICAM experience in federal or large-scale environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Deep knowledge of IAM/ICAM platforms, federation protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth), and privileged access management.

Responsibilities

• Lead ICAM delivery for a large federal enterprise.
• Design identity proofing and authentication capabilities to NIST SP 800-63-3 standards.
• Govern PAM, including administration support and policy oversight.

Skills

IAM/ICAM platforms

Federation protocols

Privileged access management

Single sign-on (SSO)

IGA tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Okta

SailPoint

CyberArk

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

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.

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is: $109,500 - $224,200 USD

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