IAM Lead
Core
Architect, implement, and operate the identity and access management platform for a federal technology program in a cloud-first, Zero Trust environment.
Role type
Senior IC Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer
Builds
Identity platforms (Entra ID, Okta), Zero Trust access rules, authorization models, and HR-driven automation workflows
Domain
Federal IT / Cybersecurity / Identity Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Entra ID, Okta, Zero Trust architecture, Phishing-resistant authentication (FIDO2, WebAuthn), Privileged Access Management (PAM), RBAC/PBAC/ABAC, Identity federation (OIDC, OAuth2, SAML, SCIM), NIST compliance, HR system integration
Preferred skills
NIST SP 800-63 (IAL/AAL), FISMA, NIST 800-53, Identity incident response, Microsoft/Okta certifications
Technologies
Entra ID, Entra External ID, Okta, FIDO2, WebAuthn, PAM tools, HRIS systems
Responsibilities
Architect and maintain identity platforms; Configure phishing-resistant authentication; Define Zero Trust access rules; Design authorization models; Manage privileged accounts; Build HR-driven joiner/mover/leaver automation; Federate external identities; Configure identity proofing; Integrate applications via SSO; Monitor and respond to identity incidents; Support compliance audits; Document architectures and standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC