Identity and Access Management Architect

Job Family:

Cyber Consulting, Cyber Consulting (Digital), IT Cyber Security, Systems Engineering Consulting, Technology Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

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/WebAuthn, platform authenticators, roaming security keys, passkeys, and government‑grade credentials per CISA/OMB guidance.
• Design and integrate IGA + PAM capabilities (SailPoint IIQ/IDN, CyberArk, Delinea/Thycotic, BeyondTrust) 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 ID and 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, FastPass, integration network, federation, logs), authentication standards (SAML, OIDC, OAuth2, SCIM, directory integrations).
• Hands‑on implementation experience with IAM tools such as SailPoint, CyberArk, Delinea, BeyondTrust, Radiant Logic, and Microsoft Entra ID/AD.
• Strong engineering skills: APIs/SDKs, Terraform, CI/CD, Python/PowerShell, 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 (CrowdStrike Falcon, InsightIDR, 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, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, etc.
• One or more Cybersecurity related certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security+, CRISC, OSCP

#LI-DNI

The annual salary range for this position is $155,000.00-$259,000.00. 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.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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