Lead Specialist, Federal ICAM (Identity, Credential, and Access Management)Engineer

Confidential; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to lead the architecture, deployment, and management of ICAM solutions, shaping Zero Trust compliant access across cloud and on-prem environments.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with federal clients, and translate mission requirements into ICAM roadmaps while ensuring SSO, MFA, and identity services align with NIST and FICAM standards.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in cybersecurity with IAM focus; U.S. Federal government consulting preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Experience with federal ICAM programs and frameworks (FICAM, HSPD-12, NIST SP 800-53).
• Hands-on with IGA, SailPoint IdentityIQ/IdentityNOW, Okta, PAM (CyberArk).
• Certifications: CISSP, GSEC, GCED or CyberArk Delivery Engineer preferred.
• Cloud identity services (AWS/Azure/GCP) experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, deployment, and management of ICAM solutions (Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk).
• Develop and enforce access control policies aligned with Zero Trust and federal mandates.
• Engineer lifecycle for digital identities (provisioning, de-provisioning, reviews).
• Integrate ICAM with cloud and on-prem environments; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

IAM expertise

Federal contracting experience

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Okta

SailPoint IdentityIQ/IdentityNOW

CyberArk

SSO

PIV/CAC

Job description

The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG. Looking ahead, we anticipate continued evolution and success within the practice, fostering both personal and professional development, thereby creating new pathways for growth. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility, and leading market tools, we help our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, deployment, and management of Identity, Credentialing, and Access Management (ICAM) solutions using platforms such as Okta, SailPoint, and CyberArk
• Develop and enforce access control policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with Zero Trust principles and federal mandates (e.g. NIST, FICAM, HSPD-12)
• Engineer and manage the full lifecycle of digital identifies, including provisioning, de-provisioning, and periodic access reviews
• Integrate ICAM solutions with a wide variety of applications and infrastructure, including cloud (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and on-premises environments
• Serve as technical lead for Privileged Access Management (PAM) initiatives, securing and monitoring access for high-risk accounts using tools like CyberArk
• Translate federal client unique mission requirements into technical ICAM strategies and roadmaps
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to identity federation, single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and directory services
• Mentor and review work of junior engineers and act as a key technical advisor to senior leadership

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on Identify and Access Management; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
• Demonstrated experience with federal ICAM programs and frameworks, such as Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management (FICAM), HSPD-12, PIV/CAC, and NIST SP 800-53 (Digital Identity Guidelines)
• Hands-on implementation experience with one or more of the following platforms: Identify Governance and Administration (IGA), Sailtpoint (IdentityIQ or IdentityNOW), Access Management, SSO (Okta), PAM (CyberArk)
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, GSEC, GCED Okta, SailPoint IdentityIQ Engineer, and/or CyberArk Delivery Engineer certifications strongly preferred
• Experience with identity services in major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to travel as required to support firm engagements
• Applicant must possess a U.S. Government Secret clearance

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