ICAM Architect (REMOTE)

Koniag Data Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a ICAM Architect with a Secret clearance to support KDS and our government customer. This is a remote opportunity.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Koniag Data Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior ICAM Migration Architect and SME Identity, Credential, and Access Management to support our Program Management Office (PMO) in accelerating the adoption of Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) solutions for various Air Force applications. This strategic role will lead the architectural design and planning of enterprise-wide ICAM implementations, establishing standards, patterns, and roadmaps that enable secure, scalable, and interoperable identity solutions. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in ICAM technologies with enterprise architecture experience and a strategic vision for modernizing authentication across complex environments. This position requires an active Secret security clearance.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

The ICAM Architect will serve as the principal technical authority for ICAM implementation across Air Force applications, responsible for developing comprehensive architectural frameworks and governance models. The position involves collaboration with senior stakeholders, application owners, and technical teams to design cohesive ICAM solutions. Principal responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain enterprise ICAM architecture that aligns with Air Force security requirements and modernization objectives

• Design identity management frameworks, reference architectures, and implementation patterns for diverse application environments

• Create technical standards and integration blueprints for consistent ICAM implementation across the enterprise

• Evaluate legacy systems for ICAM integration readiness and develop appropriate migration strategies

• Establish ICAM governance models that ensure compliance with security policies while enabling operational efficiency

• Design authentication workflows, authorization models, and identity lifecycle management processes

• Lead technical working groups to address complex ICAM challenges and develop solution approaches

• Collaborate with security teams to ensure ICAM implementations meet DoD security requirements

• Develop ICAM implementation roadmaps that balance technical feasibility with operational priorities

• Provide architectural guidance and oversight to implementation teams throughout the delivery lifecycle

• Evaluate emerging ICAM technologies and standards for potential adoption

• Present architectural concepts and recommendations to senior DoD officials and technical stakeholders

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master's degree preferred)

• 8+ years of experience in identity and access management

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise architecture or solution architecture roles

• Demonstrated experience designing enterprise-wide ICAM solutions

• Experience with federal government projects, particularly within Department of Defense

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Deep technical knowledge of ICAM principles, frameworks, and technologies

• Expertise in authentication protocols and standards (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, FIDO)

• Experience with Okta IdP and SailPoint IIQ

• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture methodologies and practices

• Experience designing federated identity solutions for complex organizations

• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles and implementation approaches

• Experience with directory services architecture and identity federation

• Understanding of PKI infrastructure and certificate-based authentication

• Ability to develop clear architectural documentation, including reference models and diagrams

• Experience designing authorization models and access control mechanisms

• Knowledge of NIST Special Publications related to identity management (NIST 800-63, etc.)

• Strong analytical skills for evaluating technical environments and recommending appropriate solutions

• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex architectural concepts to diverse audiences

• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices for ICAM deployments

• The candidate must possess demonstrated expertise in Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) aligned with DoD policy, and hold a current DoD 8570-compliant IAM-level certification such as Security+ CE, CAP, CISSP, or equivalent.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• Active Secret security clearance

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Experience with Cloud Identity solutions (Azure AD, AWS IAM, etc.)

• Familiarity with Air Force IT systems and applications

• Knowledge of DoD security requirements and compliance frameworks (RMF, DISA STIGs)

• Experience with identity governance and administration (IGA) architecture

• Understanding of Privileged Access Management (PAM) architectural patterns

• Experience with biometric authentication architectures and implementation

• Knowledge of API security and microservices authentication patterns

• Certifications in enterprise architecture (TOGAF, etc.) or security (CISSP, CISM)

• Experience architecting solutions that integrate with Common Access Card (CAC) authentication

• Understanding of federal identity management initiatives and mandates

• Experience leading enterprise architecture transformation initiatives

• Knowledge of data privacy regulations and their impact on identity architecture

• Ability to apply Scrum / Kanban hybrid methodologies to manage the stages of application migration lifecycle.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com .

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Job Details

Job Family Software and Systems Development

Pay Type Salary