Principal Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) Architect

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Springfield, Virginia is looking for a Principal Identity, Credential, and Access Management Architect. This senior-level role focuses on enhancing mission-critical systems while ensuring the highest security and compliance standards are met. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in enterprise identity management, specifically with Microsoft technologies, and must maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance. This position is integral to supporting national security efforts in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelor's; 3 years with Master's; 0 years with PhD or JD; or 9 years relevant experience with high school diploma.
• 10+ years experience with enterprise identity and access management.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical planning and system integration.
• Conduct analysis for total systems solutions.
• Translate customer requirements into hardware/software specifications.

Skills

Enterprise identity and access management

Microsoft AD DS

ADFS

ADCS architectures

Zero-trust identity principles

Education

Bachelor’s in related field

Master’s in related field

PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Principal Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) Architect

Requisition Number: 27983

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: -$180,000.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Level of Experience: Senior

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

Job Description

HII’s Mission Technologies division is dedicated to delivering cutting‑edge solutions that advance national security and defense objectives. This position is part of our Cyber and Intelligence division, which plays a critical role in supporting Enterprise‑Level Security and Modernization efforts across IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, physical facilities, and personnel operations.

The selected candidate will contribute to a high‑impact government program focused on enhancing and securing mission‑critical systems and environments. Due to the classified nature of the mission and the sensitivity of the operational environment, an active TS/SCI security clearance will be required.

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelor’s in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Master’s in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• 10+ year experience with enterprise identity and access management, with expertise in Microsoft AD DS, ADFS, and ADCS architectures. Strong understanding of zero‑trust identity principles.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility required to start; candidate must be willing and able to obtain and maintain an active CI Poly once hired.

Preferred Requirements

• Formal ICAM training or vendor certifications (e.g., Microsoft identity training/certs, PKI‑related training/certs)
• Experience with certificate‑based MFA and revocation infrastructure. Experience implementing attribute‑based access control (ABAD) and claims‑based access control modules

Physical Requirements

Office, industrial, or shipboard environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Lifting and moving materials may be required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.