Principal Systems Architect ICAM - DoD Secret Clearance

CDW LLC.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CDW LLC. is seeking a senior ICAM/IDAM architect to establish system information requirements and design enterprise-wide ICAM implementations.

This role focuses on high-level functional and technical requirements, cross-functional interfaces, and standards compliance across applications, APIs, and external environments. You will evaluate authentication and authorization options, segregation of duties, and privileged access management.

Qualifications

• Five years of overall professional experience in system architecture and engineering.
• Five years in Identity and Access Management (IDAM/ICAM) implementations and integrations.
• Active Sec+ certification or equivalent IAT Level II certification.
• Certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.
• Ideally MA/MS in a technical discipline with at least 15 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Establishes system information requirements using analysis of the information engineer(s) in the development of Identity Credential Access Management (ICAM) requirements into enterprise-wide or large-scale information systems.
• Determines and identifies high level functional and technical requirements based on interactions with the user community and knowledge of the enterprise architecture.
• Designs system ICAM implementation architecture to include software, hardware and communications to support the total requirements and cross-functional interfaces.
• Identifies, assesses and presents options for meeting functional and technical requirements including authentication and authorization, segregation of duties, privileged access management.
• Develops high level system design diagrams.
• Ensures systems are compliant with open systems architecture standards (OSI, ISO, IEEE OSE, IM) across applications, APIs and external environments.

Skills

System architecture

Identity and Access Management

ICAM implementations

Security clearance

IDAM/ICAM integrations

Education

MA/MS in technical discipline

Job description

Description

Establishes system information requirements using analysis of the information engineer(s) in the development of Identity Credential Access Management (ICAM) requirements into enterprise-wide or large-scale information systems. Determines and identifies high level functional and technical requirements based on interactions with the user community and knowledge of the enterprise architecture. Designs system ICAM implementation architecture to include the software, hardware and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces.

What You Will Do

• Establishes system information requirements using analysis of the information engineer(s) in the development of Identity Credential Access Management (ICAM) requirements into enterprise-wide or large-scale information systems.


• Determines and identifies high level functional and technical requirements based on interactions with the user community and knowledge of the enterprise architecture.


• Designs system ICAM implementation architecture to include the software, hardware and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces.


• Identifies, assesses, and presents options for meeting the functional and technical requirements including authentication and authorization, segregation of duties, privileged access management.


• Responsible for developing high level system design diagrams.


• Ensures these systems are compatible and in compliance with applicable open systems architecture standards including OSI, ISO, IEEE OSE reference model, and Information Management (IM) solution requirements across the application platform, API, and external environment/software application.


• Ensures that the common operating environment is compliant.


• Evaluates analytically and systematically problems of workflows, organization and planning and develops appropriate corrective action.

What We Expect of You

• Five (5) years of overall professional experience in the system architecture and engineering field.


• Five (5) years' experience in Identity and Access Management (IDAM/ICAM) implementations and integrations.


• Active Sec+ certification or equivalent IAT Level II certification.


• Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.


• Ideally MA/MS in a technical discipline with at least fifteen (15) years of experience.


• Active DoD Secret clearance.
  Pay range: $210,000 - $240,000 depending on experience and skill set
  Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
  Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials

CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization

We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner’s mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances—not replaces—human creativity and decision-making. You don’t need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.

Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that’s curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what’s possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.

About Us

CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what’s possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn’t just what we do—it’s how we do it. At CDW we act as one—building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win—focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward—staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That’s why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees—working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities.

As a full‑stack, full‑lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what’s next.

Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do. Together, we Make Amazing Happen.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.