ICAM Technical Lead

Job ID
130683
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Washington, DC, United States

Talascend is currently seeking an ICAM Technical Lead for a contract-to-direct opportunity with our client in Washington DC.  This role requires full-time, on-site at the Department of Justice (DOJ).  You must be a U.S. Citizen, eligible for Public Trust security clearance.

Overview
This role leads the technical direction of Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) systems for a major DOJ program. The engineer will focus on Active Directory, Azure AD, and Okta, ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient identity solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and optimization of Active Directory, Azure AD, and Okta for identity and access management
  • Configure hybrid environments using Azure AD Connect
  • Implement Single Sign-on (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and other access controls
  • Automate provisioning and de-provisioning workflows
  • Administer AD (on-prem and hybrid), including GPOs, Trusts, and DNS
  • Oversee Azure AD and Okta configuration and integration
  • Apply advanced Okta features such as Adaptive MFA and API Access Management
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to ICAM and cross-functional teams
  • Monitor and audit identity systems for security and compliance
  • Maintain detailed documentation for architecture, policies, and procedures
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in IAM, with 3+ years focused on AD, Azure AD, and Okta
  • Deep expertise in AD administration and security best practices
  • Proficiency in Azure AD, including Connect, Conditional Access, and Identity Protection
  • Experience with Okta SSO, MFA, and lifecycle management
  • Strong grasp of IAM principles including RBAC and access governance
  • Familiarity with compliance standards (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2)
  • Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell, Azure CLI, Okta APIs)
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills
Preferred
  • Experience with SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect
  • Knowledge of AWS or Google Cloud IAM services
  • Familiarity with governance tools like SailPoint or Saviynt
  • Experience in IAM security auditing and incident response
  • Certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect, CISSP, or Okta Certified Administrator

 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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