ICAM Operations - IGA Lead - Washington DC

Yakshna Solutions, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Training and professional development assistance

Job summary

A woman-owned IT solutions provider in the United States seeks an IGA Lead to oversee identity governance operations. Key responsibilities include managing development teams, driving modernization strategies, and ensuring compliance with security requirements. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of IAM experience, expertise in IGA tools, and an active Top-Secret clearance is required. Offering a competitive salary between $180,000 and $200,000 annually with benefits.

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret Clearance (SCI eligibility & CI-Poly preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM) with a focus on IGA solutions.
• Strong expertise in one or more IGA tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the development team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Drive IGA strategy and modernization, optimizing existing capabilities.
• Define and enforce identity governance policies.

Skills

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

IGA Tools (Saviynt, SailPoint, ForgeRock)

Java

Strong Communication Skills

Tools

Oracle Identity Manager (OIM)

Provisions Access Control (PAC)

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Job description

ICAM Operations - IGA Lead

Yakshna Solutions, Inc. (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprise headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations.

Compensation package includes: 401(k), health, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and Manage the Development Team: Supervise Oracle Developers, DBAs, PAC Developers, and IAM Engineers, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Drive IGA Strategy & Modernization: Provide recommendations and guidance on transitioning to new IGA solutions such as Saviynt, SailPoint, or ForgeRock while optimizing existing capabilities.
• Define & Enforce Identity Governance Policies: Establish best practices for role-based access control (RBAC), access reviews, and privileged access management (PAM).
• Optimize User Lifecycle Management: Oversee user provisioning, de-provisioning, access certification, and workflow automation.
• Integrate IGA with Existing Systems: Ensure smooth interoperability between IGA solutions, Active Directory, PAC, and other enterprise applications.
• Monitor & Improve IAM Security & Compliance: Implement policies to meet federal security mandates, reducing identity-related risks.
• Advise on IGA Tool Selection & Implementation: Assess current and future IGA needs, working with leadership to evaluate and transition to modern IGA solutions if required.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with IT security, business units, and the federal agency to align IGA strategies with mission objectives.
• Provide Technical Oversight & Hands-On Development: While leading the team, the IGA Lead will also be expected to work directly on Java-based PAC components, troubleshooting, and implementing system enhancements.
• Maintain & Update PAC Application: Oversee maintenance and updates of the current PAC system, ensuring its continued reliability and alignment with best practices.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret Clearance (SCI eligibility & CI-Poly preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM) with a focus on IGA solutions.
• Strong expertise in one or more IGA tools: Saviynt, SailPoint, ForgeRock, or equivalent.
• Experience managing IAM development teams, including engineers and developers.
• In-depth knowledge of identity governance best practices, RBAC, and compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST 800-53, Zero Trust).
• Familiarity with Oracle Identity Manager (OIM) and Provisioning Access Control (PAC) to oversee existing operations.
• Proficiency in Java for hands‑on troubleshooting and development of PAC components.
• Understanding of Active Directory, SAML, OAuth, and cloud‑based IAM integrations.
• Strong communication skills to provide strategic guidance to executives and technical leadership to engineers.

Desired Skills

• Experience with transitioning legacy IAM/IGA systems to modern solutions.
• Knowledge of Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools such as CyberArk or BeyondTrust.
• Familiarity with federal IAM requirements and government security frameworks.
• Experience in automation and AI‑driven identity analytics.

Salary: $180,000-200,000 Annually with Benefits

Location: Washington DC – J Edgar Hoover Building

US Citizenship/Green card required

No C2C

W-2 Only

YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.