Specialist Director, Federal Identity (ICAM) Architect

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KPMG is currently seeking a Specialist Director to join our Federal Advisory practice.

• 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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