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# ICAM Lead / Identity & Access Management Architect

- **Company:** Accenture
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $109,500.0 - $224,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Portfolio Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Identity and Access Management, OAuth, OpenID, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On, Okta, Cyberark, Information Technology, Data Management, SailPoint
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/icam-lead-identity-access-management-architect-washington-dc--045ac442-7e7c-4b2f-843b-df07a0146179

## About the Role

Identity Data Management, Federal Government, Public Safety, Military, Team Player, Government, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor, Proofreading, Technical Leadership, * 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 related field (equivalent experience 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.

Required Certifications:

 * CISSP required.
 * A vendor-specific IAM credential (e.g., Okta Certified Professional, SailPoint Certified IdentityNow Engineer, or CyberArk Defender) preferred.

## Description

* Implement and sustain ICAM solutions aligned with Zero Trust, NIST, and CISA guidance across the enterprise.
 * Design identity proofing and authentication capabilities to NIST SP 800-63-3 (IAL/AAL) standards.
 * Govern privileged access management (PAM), including administration support and policy oversight.
 * Support single sign-on (SSO) and federation expansion across the enterprise's application portfolio, including integration with government-wide identity providers.
 * Lead identity governance and administration (IGA) 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.