ICAM Lead / Identity & Access Management Architect

Accenture Federal Services • Washington, DC

10h • $109,500 - $224,200

About The Position

Accenture Federal Services is seeking an ICAM Lead / Identity & Access Management Architect to lead identity, credential, and access management delivery for a large, multi-site federal enterprise. The role implements and sustains ICAM solutions aligned with Zero Trust, NIST, and CISA guidance; designs identity proofing and authentication capabilities to NIST SP 800-63-3 standards; and governs privileged access management. The position provides technical leadership on identity architecture decisions and supports single sign-on and federation expansion across the enterprise application portfolio.

The role also leads identity governance and administration processes, coordinates with enterprise Zero Trust and identity operations stakeholders, and supports identity and access management audits and assessments. A bachelor's degree in a related field is expected, though equivalent experience may be considered. CISSP certification is required. A vendor-specific IAM credential is preferred.

The stated base pay range for the listed states and the District of Columbia is $109,500–$224,200 USD. Accenture Federal Services describes its workplace as collaborative and caring, with opportunities to grow and learn through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of identity and access management experience in federal or other large-scale enterprise environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Deep knowledge of IAM/ICAM platforms, federation protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth), and privileged access management.
• Experience with identity governance and administration (IGA) tools and processes.
• CISSP certification is required.
• Applicants must have U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• A vendor-specific IAM credential, such as Okta Certified Professional, SailPoint Certified IdentityNow Engineer, or CyberArk Defender.

Responsibilities

• Implement and sustain enterprise ICAM solutions aligned with Zero Trust, NIST, and CISA guidance.
• Design identity proofing and authentication capabilities to NIST SP 800-63-3 (IAL/AAL) standards.
• Govern privileged access management, including administration support and policy oversight.
• Support single sign-on and federation expansion across the enterprise application portfolio, including integration with government-wide identity providers.
• Lead identity governance and administration processes, including access certification and lifecycle management.
• Coordinate with enterprise Zero Trust and identity operations stakeholders to align delivered controls with the broader roadmap.
• Support audits and assessments related to identity and access management controls.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship on identity architecture decisions.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training are offered as opportunities for growth and learning.
• Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior