IAM Architect- ICAM

Title: ICAM Operations - IGA Lead (Identity Governance and Administration) Location: Washington, D.C. M-F Onsite Status: Full Time Active TS Clearance YSI is seeking an ICAM Operations - Lead (IGA) to work in our Washington, DC office. YSI is seeking an ICAM Operations - Lead (IGA) to oversee and guide the Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) program , manage a team of developers and engineers, and provide strategic direction for future IGA tool transitions . This role requires a balance of technical expertise and leadership to ensure compliance, efficiency, and modernization of identity governance and user access management . In the interim, the IGA Lead will be required to lead the team, make recommendations, and implement best practices to maintain/update the current PAC application , including hands-on development and troubleshooting of Java-based components . Key Responsibilities: Lead and Manage the Development Team: Supervise Oracle Developers, DBAs, PAC Developers, and IAM Engineers , ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Drive IGA Strategy & Modernization: Provide recommendations and guidance on transitioning to new IGA solutions such as Saviynt, SailPoint, or ForgeRock while optimizing existing capabilities. Define & Enforce Identity Governance Policies: Establish best practices for role-based access control (RBAC), access reviews, and privileged access management (PAM) . Optimize User Lifecycle Management: Oversee user provisioning, de-provisioning, access certification, and workflow automation . Integrate IGA with Existing Systems: Ensure smooth interoperability between IGA solutions, Active Directory, PAC, and other enterprise applications . Monitor & Improve IAM Security & Compliance: Implement policies to meet federal security mandates, reducing identity-related risks. Advise on IGA Tool Selection & Implementation: Assess current and future IGA needs, working with leadership to evaluate and transition to modern IGA solutions if required. Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with IT security, business units, and the federal agency to align IGA strategies with mission objectives. Provide Technical Oversight & Hands-On Development: While leading the team, the IGA Lead will also be expected to work directly on Java-based PAC components, troubleshooting, and implementing system enhancements . Maintain & Update PAC Application: In the interim, oversee maintenance and updates of the current PAC system , ensuring its continued reliability and alignment with best practices. Required Skills and Qualifications: Active Top-Secret Clearance (SCI eligibility & CI-Poly preferred). 7+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM) with a focus on IGA solutions. Strong expertise in one or more IGA tools: Saviynt, SailPoint, ForgeRock, or equivalent. Experience managing IAM development teams , including engineers and developers. In-depth knowledge of identity governance best practices, RBAC, and compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST 800-53, Zero Trust). Familiarity with Oracle Identity Manager (OIM) and Provisioning Access Control (PAC) to oversee existing operations. Proficiency in Java for hands-on troubleshooting and development of PAC components . Understanding of Active Directory, SAML, OAuth, and cloud-based IAM integrations . Strong communication skills to provide strategic guidance to executives and technical leadership to engineers. Desired Skills: Experience with transitioning legacy IAM/IGA systems to modern solutions . Knowledge of Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools such as CyberArk or BeyondTrust. Familiarity with federal IAM requirements and government security frameworks . Experience in automation and AI-driven identity analytics .