Identity and Access Management Lead

ECS Tech Inc•Arlington, VA

3d•$126,000 - $189,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead IAM Engineer will serve as the primary subject matter expert for Identity and Access Management within the CDM program's Security Engineering team. This individual will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maturing IAM capabilities across the CDM BETSIE environment, with a focus on access governance, least privilege enforcement, privileged access management, and federal compliance alignment.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management in a complex enterprise or federal environment
Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft EntraID (Azure AD) including conditional access, role assignments, and identity governance
Hands-on experience with AWS IAM, including policies, roles, permission boundaries, and access analysis tools
Strong knowledge of RBAC design, least privilege principles, and Zero Trust Architecture frameworks
Experience supporting or implementing PAM solutions and privileged account governance
Familiarity with CDM program requirements, PAR/RAR processes, and federal ICAM policies
Experience conducting access reviews, audits, and compliance reporting
Strong documentation and communication skills with the ability to present complex IAM concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

Design and implement a formal RBAC framework across CDM BETSIE and associated environments, including EntraID and AWS
Establish and enforce least privilege policies in alignment with Zero Trust Architecture principles and federal directives
Develop and manage identity lifecycle processes for joiners, movers, and leavers across the program, ensuring timely provisioning and deprovisioning
Implement and manage a Privileged Access Management (PAM) program including identification, governance, and monitoring of privileged accounts
Lead access review and audit processes to support PAR/RAR reporting requirements and ongoing compliance obligations
Develop and maintain role-to-privilege mappings and job function definitions across the program to eliminate access ambiguity
Collaborate with program leadership, system owners, and HR to ensure IAM policies align with organizational changes and personnel transitions
Produce IAM metrics, reports, and dashboards to communicate access risk and governance posture to program leadership
Serve as the IAM subject matter expert for CDM program compliance activities, audits, and government stakeholder engagements