Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) Engineer - Cleared (Polygraph)

TrueTandem; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TrueTandem is seeking an experienced IAM Architect to develop secure identity solutions in Reston, Virginia. The role demands strong skills in designing and managing IAM solutions, particularly in hybrid cloud environments, ensuring compliance with federal standards and aligning with Zero Trust principles.

Candidates must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph and extensive experience in managing Multi-Factor Authentication and hybrid identity integrations. Join a diverse team committed to inclusion and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Minimum of five years of Tier II or three years of Tier III IAM support.
• Experience designing enterprise IAM solutions in hybrid cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy secure IAM solutions aligned with Microsoft Cloud standards.
• Design and manage MFA solutions across enterprise environments.
• Monitor and optimize IAM systems for security and compliance.

Skills

IAM solutions

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

PowerShell scripting

Hybrid Identity

Zero Trust

RBAC

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID

Azure Groups

Smart Card authentication

Job description

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and sustain secure IAM solutions aligned with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Zero Trust
• Design, implement, and manage Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions across hybrid enterprise environments
• Implement and maintain Hybrid Identity integrations, including synchronization of on-premises Active Directory with Entra ID
• Manage and automate Azure Groups for access control, RBAC, and enterprise security policies
• Engineer, configure, and maintain Entra ID distributed architecture, ensuring high availability, automated failover, load balancing, and recovery for enterprise-wide identity services
• Incorporate Smart Card / CAC / PIV authentication into enterprise identity solutions and ensure compliance with federal standards (e.g., FIPS 201, HSPD-12)
• Monitor and optimize IAM systems for security, performance, and compliance
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support application integrations with IAM platforms (SSO, federation, and conditional access)
• Ensure governance, compliance, and alignment with Zero Trust, TIC 3.0, and federal security baselines

Document identity and access designs, workflows, and operational runbooks.

Experience with large‑scale enterprise migrations involving IAM modernization.

Required Skills

• An active TS/SCI with polygraph
• Minimum of five (5) years of Tier II or three (3) years of Tier III IAM/Identity Services support
• Proven ability to design, deploy, and sustain enterprise IAM solutions in hybrid cloud environments
• Expertise with MFA, Hybrid Identity, Azure Groups, Entra ID distributed architecture, and Smart Card authentication
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust, Conditional Access, RBAC, and authentication protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth2, Kerberos, LDAP)
• Proficiency with PowerShell scripting and automation for identity administration
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across hybrid identity systems

Preferred Skills

• Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator Associate or Azure Security Engineer certifications
• Experience with Microsoft Entra Permissions Management, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Identity Governance
• Knowledge of integrating IAM with Power Platform and enterprise applications
• Familiarity with AOAI embedded features and Copilot capabilities for identity workflows

Additional Information

TrueTandem is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and affords equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to protected veteran status, qualified individuals with disabilities and all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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