Identity Access Management (IAM) Architect

General Dynamics Information Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) seeks an IAM Architect to lead the design and implementation of global identity access management for the U.S. Department of State's DT bureau.

The role manages 24x7 worldwide operations, modernization efforts, ZTA adoption, security integration, and customer engagement across regions. You will shape enterprise IAM strategy, drive AI-augmented solutions, and mentor teams while aligning with NIST and government standards.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of technical experience.
• Experience in a government enterprise environment.
• Deep expertise in Zero Trust Architecture and NIST frameworks.
• Strong AD/Entra and cloud IAM experience for modernized environments.
• Experience with Okta, Ping, CyberArk and other IAM leaders.
• Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and secure authentication for cloud apps.
• Integration with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications (SC-300 or similar) encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define outputs and adoption framework.
• Provide steady-state support for current IAM environment while modernization progresses.
• Define and evolve enterprise IAM architecture, strategy, and roadmap.
• Design secure, scalable, and automated identity solutions for service accounts and machine identities.
• Establish governance, lifecycle controls, and operational standards.
• Develop architecture artifacts, guidance, metrics, and reporting.
• Mentor and advise across the program.

Skills

Zero Trust

NIST frameworks

Active Directory

Microsoft Entra

Cloud IAM

Okta

CyberArk

ServiceNow

AI/automation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

ADFS

Microsoft Entra

Okta

CyberArk

ServiceNow

Active Directory

Job description

The Identity Access Management (IAM) Architect will lead the technical design and implementation of large-scale, global identity access management services supporting the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Technologies (DT). This role oversees 24x7 worldwide technical operations, modernization activities, ZTA adoption and compliance, security integration, service management, and customer engagement across all geographic regions.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Collaborate with DT and Program Director on defining outputs, outcomes, and adoption framework for project creation and implementation
• Leading team providing steady-state support for current environment IAM implementation, preparing for a modernization journey
• Define and evolve the enterprise architecture, strategy, and roadmap for IAM capabilities, aligning solutions with business, technology, and cybersecurity objectives, including proper management of non-human identities to securely support AI-implementation.
• Design secure, scalable, and automated and AI-augmented solutions for managing service accounts, machine identities, secrets, certificates, APIs, and other identity platforms or use cases.
• Establish governance frameworks, lifecycle controls, and operational standards that identities are securely created, monitored, maintained, and decommissioned.
• Develop architecture artifacts, implementation guidance, metrics, and reporting that promote consistency, automation, resiliency, and operational excellence.
• Serve a trusted advisor, technical leader, and mentor across the program, collaborating with other senior technical leaders and mid- to junior-career staff

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline
• Minimum of 10 years’ technical experience
• Experience working within a government enterprise environment
• Deep understanding of and previous experience with Zero Trust Architecture, NIST frameworks, and other government standards and compliance frameworks.
• Deep understanding of and previous experience with Active Directory and Microsoft Entra, including leading cloud-focused, ZTA centered modernization efforts
• Deep understanding of and previous experience with providing DNS, TCP/IP, PKI, ADFS, and other services from Active Directory, including collaborating with technical leaders to lead cloud-focused, ZTA centered modernization efforts
• Previous experience with identity solutions such as Okta, Ping, CyberArk, and other industry leaders
• Previous experience with Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), primarily implementing modern, secure authentication and access management strategies for cloud hosted applications
• Experience integrating workflows and automation solutions with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow
• Microsoft Identity and access Administrator Associate (SC-300)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working within a government enterprise environment
• One or more of the following Microsoft certifications: Microsoft Administrator Expert (MS-102), Microsoft Endpoint Administrator (MD-102), Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100), Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Microsoft Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), Microsoft AI-centric professional certifications or Applied Skills
• CISSP
• Technical certifications from other industry leaders in the IAM segment
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.