IAMS Senior Technical Lead

We are seeking a highly experienced ICAM Senior Technical Lead to support and lead engineering and systems activities for a complex, large-scale federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) program. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in IAM systems, cloud infrastructure (particularly AWS GovCloud), and integration with third-party identity verification providers, with a strong background in secure systems engineering and agile delivery.

This role requires the technical leadership necessary to guide cross-functional teams in designing, building, optimizing, and maintaining a secure ICAM infrastructure for federal mission-critical systems.

What will you do:

• Lead the planning, design, integration, and optimization of ICAM system architecture and supporting infrastructure.
• Oversee engineering activities throughout the full system lifecycle, ensuring security, stability, and compliance with technical and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and system engineers to manage acquisition documentation, milestone reviews, and test activities.
• Coordinate and lead systems engineering teams and activities related to ICAM operations and development.
• Ensure integration with third-party identity verification services (e.g., Experian, TransUnion, Equifax, LexisNexis).
• Develop and manage project schedules, cost estimates, execution plans, and technical performance metrics.
• Perform system risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure the system’s long-term performance and scalability aligns with business and federal requirements.
• Provide continuous support for DevOps, cloud architecture (AWS GovCloud), and security frameworks aligned with federal standards.
• Maintain documentation and oversee performance tuning, configuration, and upgrades across the environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA. An additional 4 years of experience maybe accepted in lieu of the degree
• 12+ years of experience supporting Identity, Credential, and Access Management technologies.
• Experience working with IBM Products, Oracle Products, and Cloud-based solutions.
• Experience integrating with third-party identity verification services.
• AWS Solutions Architect Certification
• Deep technical expertise in IT systems architecture, cloud security, IAM technologies, and system integration.
• Strong familiarity with agile development and DevSecOps practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with experience directing multi-disciplinary technical teams.
• Expert knowledge of current IT security and identity management trends, technologies, and federal standards.
• Must hold or be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting federal programs or ICAM frameworks like NIST SP 800-63, FICAM, or HSPD-12.
• Hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), and cloud-native IAM tooling.
• Familiarity with ITIL service delivery and agile sprint planning as it relates to identity systems.
• Training/certification in target ICAM products –especially IBM tools.