Identity and Access Management Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Support enterprise identity and access management (IAM) programs across various client environments .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,800 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) with a focus on Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Single Sign-On (SSO), and Federated Identity Management. Proficient in managing identity lifecycle capabilities and ensuring compliance with security policies and governance activities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Identity Governance And Administration (IGA)Single Sign-On (SSO)Federated Identity ManagementIdentity Lifecycle ManagementInformation Security Management

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Hard Skills

Identity GovernanceAccess ManagementProvisioningDe-ProvisioningAccess Request WorkflowsRoot-Cause AnalysisRBACABACCredential ManagementDirectory Services

Tools & Technologies

SailPointAPDSOktaMicrosoft Entra IDPingIdentityCyberArkMicrosoft Identity Manager (MIM)SAMLOIDCOAuth

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust

Industry Keywords

Identity FederationAccess CertificationsEntitlement AnalysisPolicy ComplianceEnterprise Security Architecture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support enterprise identity and access management (IAM) programs across various client environments
Design, implement, and sustain secure identity lifecycle capabilities
Help clients modernize and strengthen their IAM posture
Work with stakeholders, cyber teams, and engineering partners to manage and protect identities, credentials, and entitlements
Perform provisioning, de-provisioning, access request workflows, and access reviews
Troubleshoot and conduct root-cause analysis for identity, credential, and access issues across hybrid environments
Define and continuously improve IAM processes, patterns, and documentation
Collaborate with cyber, infrastructure, and application teams to integrate IAM capabilities into mission workloads
Support governance activities including access certifications, entitlement analysis, and policy compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in information security
2+ years of experience in identity and access management
Experience with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), including identity-governance platforms such as SailPoint or APDS
Experience with Single Sign-On (SSO) and Federated Identity Management, including Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, or PingIdentity
Experience configuring and integrating IAM tools such as CyberArk, Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM), or Ping Identity
Experience supporting directory, authentication, and federation services such as SAML, OIDC, and OAuth
Experience with directory services, identity federation, and synchronization
Knowledge of RBAC and ABAC access control models, credential management, identity governance, information security management, and enterprise security architecture
Public Trust
HS diploma or GED
Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client
Public Trust determination is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life benefits
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program
Identity verification process using advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence
Employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings