Identity and Access Management Architect

Guidehouse•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Identity Architecture & Engineering Architect and deploy enterprise Okta Identity Engine implementations, including SSO, MFA policies, federation, lifecycle management, SCIM provisioning, and Okta Workflows automation. Implement phishing‑resistant MFA using FIDO2/WebAuthn, platform authenticators, roaming security keys, passkeys, and government‑grade credentials per CISA/OMB guidance. Design and integrate IGA + PAM capabilities (SailPoint IIQ/IDN, CyberArk, Delinea/Thycotic, BeyondTrust) to enforce least privilege, JIT access, and robust access governance. Directory, Data & Zero Trust Implement tools like Okta Universal Directory and Radiant Logic to normalize & virtualize identity data across AD/Entra ID and other authoritative sources. Align IAM solutions to Zero Trust and NIST SP 800‑63‑series standards for authentication, identity assurance, and continuous risk evaluation. Technical Leadership & Delivery Produce engineering deliverables: architecture diagrams, configuration standards, build/run books, migration plans, and cutover strategies. Mentor engineers and consultants; lead workshops with business & technical stakeholders; support pursuit teams with solutioning and orals.

Requirements

Due to nature of client engagement, must be a US Citizen
High School Diploma AND Fourteen (14+) plus years relevant paid professional experience; Or Associate’s degree AND Twelve (12+) plus years relevant paid professional experience; Or Bachelor’s degree AND Ten (10+) plus years relevant paid professional experience
Total paid professional work experience MUST include 8+ years in IAM AND 5+ years engineering and architecting Okta solutions at enterprise scale
Deep experience with Okta (OIE policies, FastPass, integration network, federation, logs), authentication standards (SAML, OIDC, OAuth2, SCIM, directory integrations).
Hands‑on implementation experience with IAM tools such as SailPoint, CyberArk, Delinea, BeyondTrust, Radiant Logic, and Microsoft Entra ID/AD.
Strong engineering skills: APIs/SDKs, Terraform, CI/CD, Python/PowerShell, troubleshooting complex identity and access problems.
Ability to travel
Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location

Nice To Haves

Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust
Preference will be given to candidates within reasonable driving distance of a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location
Experience integrating identity signals (Okta, SailPoint, PAM tools, directory telemetry) with Zero Trust analytics platforms and security operations ecosystems, including SIEM (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Elastic), UEBA/XDR (CrowdStrike Falcon, InsightIDR, Exabeam), and threat intelligence pipelines to enrich detections, correlate anomalous identity behavior, and enable automated response.
Vendor certifications including Okta Certified Professional, Okta Certified Administrator, Okta Certified Consultant, Okta Certified Developer, Okta Certified Technical Architect, Okta Workflows, Okta Access Gateway
Additional vendor certifications from SailPoint, Microsoft, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, etc.
One or more Cybersecurity related certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security+, CRISC, OSCP

Responsibilities

Architect and deploy enterprise Okta Identity Engine implementations, including SSO, MFA policies, federation, lifecycle management, SCIM provisioning, and Okta Workflows automation.
Implement phishing‑resistant MFA using FIDO2/WebAuthn, platform authenticators, roaming security keys, passkeys, and government‑grade credentials per CISA/OMB guidance.
Design and integrate IGA + PAM capabilities (SailPoint IIQ/IDN, CyberArk, Delinea/Thycotic, BeyondTrust) to enforce least privilege, JIT access, and robust access governance.
Implement tools like Okta Universal Directory and Radiant Logic to normalize & virtualize identity data across AD/Entra ID and other authoritative sources.
Align IAM solutions to Zero Trust and NIST SP 800‑63‑series standards for authentication, identity assurance, and continuous risk evaluation.
Produce engineering deliverables: architecture diagrams, configuration standards, build/run books, migration plans, and cutover strategies.
Mentor engineers and consultants; lead workshops with business & technical stakeholders; support pursuit teams with solutioning and orals.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend