Lead Specialist, Federal ICAM (Identity, Credential, and Access Management) Engineer
Listed on 2026-08-01
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, Information Security & Data Protection
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KPMG is currently seeking a Lead Specialist to join our Federal Advisory practice.
Responsibilities:- Lead the architecture, deployment, and management of Identity, Credentialing, and Access Management (ICAM) solutions using platforms such as Okta, SailPoint, and Cyber Ark
- Develop and enforce access control policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with Zero Trust principles and federal mandates (e.g. NIST, FICAM, HSPD-12)
- Engineer and manage the full lifecycle of digital identifies, 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 technical lead for Privileged Access Management (PAM) initiatives, securing and monitoring access for high-risk accounts using tools like Cyber Ark
- Translate federal client unique mission requirements into technical ICAM strategies and roadmaps
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to identity federation, single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and directory services
- Mentor and review work of junior engineers and act as a key technical advisor to senior leadership
- A minimum of five years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on Identify and Access Management; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
- Demonstrated experience with federal ICAM programs and frameworks, such as Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management (FICAM), HSPD-12, PIV/CAC, and NIST SP 800-53 (Digital Identity Guidelines)
- Hands-on implementation experience with one or more of the following platforms:
Identify Governance and Administration (IGA), Sailtpoint (Identity IQ or Identity NOW), Access Management, SSO (Okta), PAM (Cyber Ark) - Preferred certifications: CISSP, GSEC, GCED
- Okta, SailPoint Identity IQ Engineer, and/or Cyber Ark Delivery Engineer certifications strongly preferred
- Experience with identity services in major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to travel as required to support firm engagements
- Applicant must possess a U.S. Government Secret clearance
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