ICAM Lead – Identity & Access Management Architect

Accenture Federal Services

. Lead identity, credential, and access management (ICAM) delivery for a large, multi-site federal enterprise .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $109,500 - $224,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in identity and access management (IAM) within federal or large-scale enterprise environments, with a strong focus on implementing ICAM solutions aligned with Zero Trust principles and NIST standards. Proficient in identity governance and administration (IGA), privileged access management (PAM), and providing technical leadership in identity architecture.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Identity And Access Management (IAM)Zero Trust ImplementationNIST SP 800-63-3 StandardsPrivileged Access Management (PAM)CISSP Certification

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Hard Skills

Identity Governance And Administration (IGA)Federation Protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth)Identity ProofingAccess CertificationLifecycle Management

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentorship

Tools & Technologies

ICAM PlatformsSingle Sign-On (SSO)Identity Providers

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPOkta Certified ProfessionalSailPoint Certified IdentityNow EngineerCyberArk Defender

Industry Keywords

Federal EnterpriseWork AuthorizationSecret Clearance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead identity, credential, and access management (ICAM) delivery for a large, multi-site federal enterprise
Implement and sustain 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 (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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
CISSP required
A vendor-specific IAM credential (e.g., Okta Certified Professional, SailPoint Certified IdentityNow Engineer, or CyberArk Defender) preferred
Secret clearance
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative and caring community
Hands-on experience
Certifications
Industry training
Wide variety of benefits
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities or religious observances