Specialist Director, Federal Identity; ICAM) Architect
Job in
McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listed on 2026-09-16
Listing for:
KPMG LLP
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-16
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, Information Security & Data Protection
Job Description & How to Apply Below
KPMG is currently seeking a Specialist Director to join our Federal Advisory practice.
Responsibilities:- Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of comprehensive ICAM solutions using platforms such as Okta, SailPoint, and Cyber Ark
- Develop / enforce access control policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with federal mandates (e.g.
- NIST, FICAM, HSPD-12) - Engineer / manage the full lifecycle of digital identities, 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 the technical lead for Privileged Access Management (PAM) initiatives, securing and monitoring access for high-risk accounts utilizing tools like Cyber Ark
- Collaborate with federal clients to understand their unique mission requirements, translate them into technical ICAM strategies, and roadmaps
- Troubleshoot / resolve complex issues related to identity federation, single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and directory services
- Provide mentorship to junior engineers and act as a key technical advisor to senior leadership
- A minimum of eight years of technical Identity (ICAM) architecture experience
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
- Preferred
Certifications:
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), GIAC certifications (e.g.
- GSEC, GCED), vendor specific certifications (e.g.
- Okta Certified Professional, SailPoint Certified Identity IQ Engineer, Cyber Ark Certified Delivery Engineer) - Experience with federal ICAM programs / frameworks, such as Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management (FICAM), HSPD-12, PIV/CAC, and NIST SP 800-63 (Digital Identity Guidelines)
- Experience managing staff and project engagements
- Experience with identity services in major cloud providers (e.g.
- AWS, Azure, GCP) - Implementation experience with one or more of the following platforms:
Identity Governance & Adminstration (IGA), SailPoint (Identity IQ or Identity Now), Access Management/SSO:
Okta, Privileged Access Management (PAM):
Cyber Ark - Ability to travel as required to support firm engagements
- Applicant must possess a U.S. Government Secret clearance
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