Identity and Access Management Architect

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US - GA, Atlanta:
US - Remote (Any location) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
37142
** Job Family:
** Cyber Consulting, Cyber Consulting (Digital), IT Cyber Security, Systems Engineering Consulting, Technology Consulting
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* Travel Required:

** Up to 25%
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* Clearance Required:

** None
* * What You Will Do****:
**** Identity Architecture & Engineering
*** Architect and deploy enterprise Okta Identity Engine implementations, including SSO, MFA policies, federation, lifecycle management, SCIM provisioning, and Okta Workflows automation.
* Implement phishing‐resistant MFA using FIDO2/Web Authn, platform authenticators, roaming security keys, passkeys, and government‐grade credentials per CISA/OMB guidance.
* Design and integrate IGA + PAM capabilities (SailPoint IIQ/IDN, Cyber Ark, Delinea/Thycotic, Beyond Trust) to enforce least privilege, JIT access, and robust access governance.
** Directory, Data & Zero Trust
*** Implement tools like Okta Universal Directory and Radiant Logic to normalize & virtualize identity data across AD/Entra  other authoritative sources.
* Align IAM solutions to Zero Trust and NIST SP 800‐63‐series standards for authentication, identity assurance, and continuous risk evaluation.
** Technical Leadership & Delivery
*** Produce engineering deliverables: architecture diagrams, configuration standards, build/run books, migration plans, and cutover strategies.
* Mentor engineers and consultants; lead workshops with business & technical stakeholders; support pursuit teams with solutioning and orals.
** What You Will Need****:
*** Due to nature of client engagement, must be a US Citizen
* High School Diploma AND Fourteen (14+) plus years relevant paid professional experience;
** Or
* * Associate’s degree AND Twelve (12+) plus years relevant paid professional experience;
** Or
* * Bachelor’s degree AND Ten (10+) plus years relevant paid professional experience
* Total paid professional work experience
** MUST
* * include 8+ years in IAM AND  5+ years engineering and architecting Okta solutions at enterprise scale
* Deep experience with Okta (OIE policies, Fast Pass, integration network, federation, logs), authentication standards (SAML, OIDC, OAuth2, SCIM, directory integrations).
* Hands‐on implementation experience with IAM tools such as SailPoint, Cyber Ark, Delinea, Beyond Trust, Radiant Logic, and Microsoft Entra /AD.
* Strong engineering skills: APIs/SDKs, Terraform, CI/CD, Python/Power Shell, troubleshooting complex identity and access problems.
* Ability to travel
* Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location
** What Would Be Nice To Have****:
*** Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust
* Preference will be given to candidates within reasonable driving distance of a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location
* Experience integrating identity signals (Okta, SailPoint, PAM tools, directory telemetry) with Zero Trust analytics platforms and security operations ecosystems, including SIEM (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Elastic), UEBA/XDR (Crowd Strike Falcon, Insight

IDR, Exabeam), and threat intelligence pipelines to enrich detections, correlate anomalous identity behavior, and enable automated response.
* Vendor certifications including Okta Certified Professional, Okta Certified Administrator, Okta Certified Consultant, Okta Certified Developer, Okta Certified Technical Architect, Okta Workflows, Okta Access Gateway
* Additional vendor certifications from SailPoint, Microsoft, Cyber Ark, Beyond Trust, etc.
* One or more Cybersecurity related certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security+, CRISC, OSCP#LI-DNIThe annual salary range for this position is $-$. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
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* What We Offer:

** Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package…