Lead ICAM Engineer

LS Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Solutions seeks a Lead Specialist in its Federal Advisory practice to design, deploy, and manage ICAM solutions aligned with NIST, FICAM, and HSPD-12. You will lead architecture for Okta, SailPoint, and CyberArk, manage identity lifecycles, and enforce access controls across cloud and on-prem environments.

The role requires 5+ years in cybersecurity with IAM focus, federal consulting preferred, and a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of cybersecurity experience with IAM focus; federal consulting preferred.
• Hands-on experience with SailPoint, CyberArk, Okta, and knowledge of FICAM and NIST SP 800-53.
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, GSEC, GCED; familiarity with Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk.
• Experience with cloud identity services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Must hold a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and deployment of ICAM platforms like Okta, SailPoint, and CyberArk.
• Develop and enforce access control policies based on Zero Trust principles.
• Manage the full lifecycle of digital identities, including provisioning and access reviews.
• Integrate ICAM solutions across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Lead Privileged Access Management initiatives, securing high-risk accounts.
• Translate federal requirements into technical strategies and troubleshoot identity-related issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and advise senior leadership on technical matters.

Skills

IAM experience

SailPoint

CyberArk

Okta

AWS

Azure

GCP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SailPoint

CyberArk

Okta

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Role Overview:

The Lead Specialist in the Federal Advisory practice focuses on designing, deploying, and managing Identity, Credentialing, and Access Management (ICAM) solutions, ensuring alignment with federal standards such as NIST, FICAM, and HSPD-12.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead architecture and deployment of ICAM platforms like Okta, SailPoint, and CyberArk.
• Develop and enforce access control policies based on Zero Trust principles.
• Manage the full lifecycle of digital identities, including provisioning and access reviews.
• Integrate ICAM solutions across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Lead Privileged Access Management initiatives, securing high-risk accounts.
• Translate federal requirements into technical strategies and troubleshoot identity-related issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and advise senior leadership on technical matters.

Qualifications & Skills:

• At least five years of cybersecurity experience with a focus on IAM, preferably with federal consulting background.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Hands-on experience with platforms like SailPoint, CyberArk, Okta, and knowledge of federal frameworks like FICAM and NIST SP 800-53.
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, GSEC, GCED, Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk.
• Experience with cloud identity services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts.
• Must hold a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Key Attributes:

Ability to collaborate effectively, adapt to evolving environments, and lead technical initiatives in a team-driven culture, supporting personal and professional growth.