Senior Identity and Access Management Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Design, implement, and sustain secure identity lifecycle capabilities across client environments .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $86,800 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), including proficiency with tools like SailPoint and Okta, while managing IAM processes and ensuring compliance with security standards. Capable of troubleshooting identity and access issues in hybrid environments and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Identity Governance And Administration (IGA)Single Sign-On (SSO)IAM Tools ConfigurationAccess ManagementInformation Security Management

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Hard Skills

Identity GovernanceAuthenticationAuthorizationDirectory ServicesPrivileged Access ManagementRoot-Cause AnalysisIAM ProcessesAccess ReviewsIdentity FederationCredential Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SailPointOktaMicrosoft Entra IDPingIdentityCyberArkMicrosoft Identity Manager (MIM)

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+CISSPCISM

Industry Keywords

IAM OperationsAccess CertificationsEntitlement AnalysisPolicy ComplianceRBACABACSAMLOIDCOAuthIdentity Security Metrics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and sustain secure identity lifecycle capabilities across client environments
Apply identity governance, authentication, authorization, and directory-services expertise to modernize and strengthen clients’ IAM posture
Manage provisioning, de-provisioning, access request workflows, and access reviews
Troubleshoot and perform root-cause analysis for identity, credential, and access issues across hybrid environments
Define and continuously improve IAM processes, patterns, and documentation
Collaborate with stakeholders, cyber teams, engineering partners, infrastructure teams, and application teams
Integrate IAM capabilities into mission workloads
Support governance activities including access certifications, entitlement analysis, and policy compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in information security
2+ years of experience in IAM
Experience with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), including SailPoint or APDS
Experience with Single Sign-On (SSO) 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, or synchronization
Knowledge of RBAC, ABAC, credential management, identity governance, information security management, and enterprise security architecture
Public Trust determination required
High school diploma or GED
Government investigation and eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client
Identity verification process, including being on camera during interviews and assessments
AI tools are prohibited during interviews unless explicitly permitted
IAM operations, guidelines, or enterprise-class IAM implementations
Privileged access management, including CyberArk PAM
Knowledge of identity security metrics, digital signatures, reporting, and KPIs
IAM or security certification such as Security+, CISSP, or CISM Certification is a nice-to-have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values