Identity and Access Management Lead

ECS; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS in Arlington, VA is seeking an Identity and Access Management Lead to design and govern enterprise IAM across CDM BETSIE, EntraID, and AWS.

You will implement a formal RBAC framework, enforce least privilege per Zero Trust and federal directives, and manage identity lifecycles for joiners, movers, and leavers. The role collaborates with program leadership, HR, and system owners, and produces IAM metrics for governance reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IAM in a complex enterprise or federal environment.
• Expertise with Microsoft EntraID (Azure AD) including conditional access and identity governance.
• Hands-on AWS IAM with policies, roles, permission boundaries, and access analysis tools.
• Strong RBAC design, least privilege principles, and Zero Trust Architecture frameworks.
• Experience supporting or implementing PAM solutions and privileged account governance.
• Familiarity with CDM program requirements, PAR/RAR processes, and federal ICAM policies.
• Experience conducting access reviews, audits, and compliance reporting.
• Strong documentation and communication skills to present IAM concepts to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a formal RBAC framework across CDM BETSIE and EntraID/AWS.
• Enforce least privilege per Zero Trust and federal directives.
• Develop and manage identity lifecycle for joiners, movers, leavers.
• Lead PAM program governance and privileged accounts monitoring.
• Lead access reviews and PAR/RAR reporting.
• Maintain role-to-privilege mappings and job function definitions.
• Collaborate with program leadership, system owners, HR on IAM policies.
• Produce IAM metrics, reports, and dashboards for leadership.
• Serve as IAM SME for CDM compliance and government engagements.

Skills

Identity & Access Management

EntraID / Azure AD

AWS IAM

RBAC design

Zero Trust

PAM governance

Access reviews

Documentation

Tools

CDM tools

Job description

Job Description

Everforth ECS is seeking an Identity and Access Management Lead to work in our Arlington, VA office/remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a formal RBAC framework across CDM BETSIE and associated environments, including EntraID and AWS
• Establish and enforce least privilege policies in alignment with Zero Trust Architecture principles and federal directives
• Develop and manage identity lifecycle processes for joiners, movers, and leavers across the program, ensuring timely provisioning and deprovisioning
• Implement and manage a Privileged Access Management (PAM) program including identification, governance, and monitoring of privileged accounts
• Lead access review and audit processes to support PAR/RAR reporting requirements and ongoing compliance obligations
• Develop and maintain role-to-privilege mappings and job function definitions across the program to eliminate access ambiguity
• Collaborate with program leadership, system owners, and HR to ensure IAM policies align with organizational changes and personnel transitions
• Produce IAM metrics, reports, and dashboards to communicate access risk and governance posture to program leadership
• Serve as the IAM subject matter expert for CDM program compliance activities, audits, and government stakeholder engagements

Salary: $126,000 - $189,000

Benefits

General Description of Benefits

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management in a complex enterprise or federal environment
• Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft EntraID (Azure AD) including conditional access, role assignments, and identity governance
• Hands-on experience with AWS IAM, including policies, roles, permission boundaries, and access analysis tools
• Strong knowledge of RBAC design, least privilege principles, and Zero Trust Architecture frameworks
• Experience supporting or implementing PAM solutions and privileged account governance
• Familiarity with CDM program requirements, PAR/RAR processes, and federal ICAM policies
• Experience conducting access reviews, audits, and compliance reporting
• Strong documentation and communication skills with the ability to present complex IAM concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Desired Skills

• Relevant certifications such as SC-300, AZ-500, AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, or CISM
• Experience with CISA CDM program tools and frameworks
• Prior experience in a federal contractor or agency environment
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-207 (Zero Trust), and OMB Memoranda related to identity

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. 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, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth, a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We Value

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!