IDAM Architect, Lead
Booz Allen Hamilton
- Location
- Fort Meade, MD
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- H-1B history
- 9 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
Skills
About this role
IDAM Architect, Lead The Opportunity: The user is the last frontier for cybersecurity. It’s where the perimeter is drawn, and securing identities is pivotal in the fight against cybercriminals. As a cyber professional, you want the chance to develop your skills and experience to keep hackers from taking data and breaking processes. We’re looking for someone like you to help our clients meet their mission without disruption. As an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer at Booz Allen, you will play a critical role in the world of Identity and Access Management (IAM). In this role, you’ll support large-scale IAM projects for our government clients. You’ll analyze the identity lifecycle, articulating access requirements, and defining enterprise identity records. You’ll expand your IAM experience to design, deploy, and support systems that verify appropriate user privileges and manage credentials for accessing our clients’ most valuable assets. From single sign-on to privileged access systems, you’ll implement enterprise-class solutions and help stop adversaries in their tracks. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: 7+ years of experience with IT, including managing and designing access management solutions, connector and systems integrations, entitlements management, user credential management, or user security behavior monitoring 5+ years of experience with Cyber Security in the IDM Domain 4+ years of experience in project management, product ownership including Agile methodologies, backloging and schedule management, complex problem resolution, or performance management Experience architecting perimeter-less identity networks using DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture principles Experience structuring secure Active Directory, Entra ID, and LDAP environments across NIPRNet and SIPRNet Experience with IGA platforms like SailPoint, Okta, and Saviynt and automation of access certifications and Separation of Duties (SoD) processes Experience integrating an ICAM Technology stack with SIEM and UEBA telemetry to trigger dynamic step-up authentication based on continuous monitoring Knowledge of enterprise frameworks with FICAM, STIGs, NIST SP 800-53, and HSPD-12 mandates Secret clearance HS diploma or GED Nice If You Have: Experience applying expertise in advisory project management in an IT environment Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Single Sign On (SSO) Experience with COTS IAM tools such as MSFT AD, MSFT ADCS, Keyfactor PKI, and RSA Tokens Experience supporting enterprise IAM solution delivery projects Knowledge of designing Zero Trust security architecture Knowledge of HTTP, XML, REST, Python, or JSON Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific