IDAM Architect, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; Fort Meade (FL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a senior IDAM Architect, Lead to design and drive IAM solutions for government clients. You will analyze identity lifecycles, define access requirements, and implement enterprise-grade systems, including SSO and privileged access controls.

You bring 7+ years in IT and 5+ years in Cyber Security IDM, plus experience with DoD Zero Trust and AD/EntraID/LDAP across NIPRNet/SIPRNet. Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT experience including access management design and integrations.
• 5+ years in Cyber Security within the IDM domain.
• 4+ years in project management and Agile product ownership.
• Experience with DoD Zero Trust concepts and enterprise identity systems.
• Experience with Active Directory, Entra ID, and LDAP across networks.

Responsibilities

• Architect perimeter-less identity networks using Zero Trust principles.
• Define enterprise identity records and access requirements.
• Design, deploy, and support IAM systems for large clients.
• Implement SSO and privileged access controls and monitor credentials.

Skills

7+ years IT experience

Access management design

Connector & systems integration

Entitlements management

User credential management

Cyber security in IDM domain

Agile methodologies

Project management

Backlog & schedule management

DoD Zero Trust reference architecture

Entra ID / Active Directory / LDAP

IGA platforms (SailPoint/Okta/Saviynt)

SIEM/UEBA integration

FICAM/NIST SP 800-53/HSPD-12 knowledge

Secret clearance

HS diploma or GED

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

MSFT AD

MSFT ADCS

Keyfactor PKI

RSA Tokens

Job description

IDAM Architect, Lead

The Opportunity:

The user is the last frontier for cybersecurity. It’s where the perimeter is drawn, and securing identities is pivotal in the fight against cybercriminals. As a cyber professional, you want the chance to develop your skills and experience to keep hackers from taking data and breaking processes. We’re looking for someone like you to help our clients meet their mission without disruption.

As an Identity and Access Management(IAM)Engineer at Booz Allen, you will play a critical role in the world of Identity and Access Management (IAM). In this role, you’ll support large-scale IAM projects for our government clients. You’ll analyze the identity lifecycle, articulating access requirements, and defining enterprise identity records.

You’ll expand your IAM experience to design, deploy, and support systems that verify appropriate user privileges and manage credentials for accessing our clients’ most valuable assets. From single sign-on to privileged access systems, you’ll implement enterprise-class solutions and help stop adversaries in their tracks.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience with IT, including managing and designing access management solutions, connector and systems integrations, entitlements management, user credential management, or user security behavior monitoring
• 5+ years of experience with Cyber Security in the IDM Domain
• 4+ years of experience in project management, product ownership including Agile methodologies, backloging and schedule management, complex problem resolution, or performance management
• Experience architecting perimeter-less identity networks using DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture principles
• Experience structuring secure Active Directory, Entra ID, and LDAP environments across NIPRNet and SIPRNet
• Experience with IGA platforms like SailPoint, Okta, and Saviynt and automation of access certifications and Separation of Duties (SoD) processes
• Experience integrating an ICAM Technology stack with SIEM and UEBA telemetry to trigger dynamic step-up authentication based on continuous monitoring
• Knowledge of enterprise frameworks with FICAM, STIGs, NIST SP 800-53, and HSPD-12 mandates
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience applying expertise in advisory project management in an IT environment
• Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Single Sign On (SSO)
• Experience with COTS IAM tools such as MSFT AD, MSFT ADCS, Keyfactor PKI, and RSA Tokens
• Experience supporting enterprise IAM solution deliveryprojects
• Knowledge of designing Zero Trust security architecture
• Knowledge of HTTP, XML, REST, Python, or JSON

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.