IAM Lead

Job Location:This is a remote-friendly position with occasional onsite requirements in the Washington, DC Metro area.

This position requires that the job be performed in the United States.If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addressesand alsoprohibits personal VPN connections.

What You'll Be Doing

Architect, configure, andmaintainidentity platforms including Entra ID, Entra External ID, and Okta, covering authentication, authorization, provisioning, and lifecycle management across all users, applications, and devices.

Configure and enforce phishing-resistant authentication for all users, including passkeys, FIDO2 security keys,WebAuthn, and biometrics. Drive the transition away from legacy authentication methods toward a fullypasswordlessposture.

Define and implement Zero Trust access rules based on user risk, device health, location, and behavior using risk-based and conditional access policies.

Design, configure, andoperateauthorization models including RBAC, PBAC, and ABAC, with fine-grained permissions and attribute-based access rules aligned to job function and least-privilege principles.

Manage privileged accounts and administrative roles using privileged access management (PAM) and just-in-time elevation, ensuring that standing admin access isminimizedand all elevated access is logged and time-bound.

Build andmaintainHR-driven joiner, mover, and leaver automation, including automated provisioning, license assignment, role changes, access revocation, and data archival triggered by HR system events.

Federate external identities including partners, contractors, and external collaborators using Entra External ID or equivalent, including self-service registration,verificationworkflows, and consent management.

Configure identity proofing and verification to NIST IAL and AAL levels whererequired, coordinating with cybersecurity and compliance teams on assurance requirements.

Integrate applications and APIs with identity platforms using OIDC, OAuth2, SAML, and SCIM for single sign-on and automated provisioning.

Monitor sign-in activity, risk signals, and anomalies. Respond to identity-related incidents including account takeover, phishing, access abuse, and fraud in coordination with the cybersecurity team.

Maintain identity data quality and consistency across directories, HR systems, and applications, including synchronization, schema management, and attribute mapping.

Support compliance and audit activities by producing access reports, certifications, attestations, and evidence of controls.

Documentidentity architectures, configurations, standards, and runbooks. Provide guidance to application teams on how toonboard tocentral identity platforms and implement authentication best practices.

MinimumRequirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

7+ years of experience in identity and access management engineering or a related discipline

3+ years of hands-on experience designing and operating Entra ID or Okta in production environments, including conditional access, lifecycle management, and federation

2+ years implementing PAM solutions and just-in-time elevation controls for privileged accounts

2+ years configuring authorization models including RBAC, PBAC, or ABAC in enterprise environments

2+ years supporting federal IT programs in HHS, NIH, FDA, or other health-focused agencies

U.S. Citizenshiprequireddue to federal contract requirements

Ability to obtain andmaintaina Public Trust background investigation

Candidate mustresidein the US,be authorized towork in the US, and work must be performed in the US

Preferred Qualifications

Experience implementing NIST SP 800-63 identity assurance levels (IAL/AAL) in a federal context

Experience federating external identities using Entra External ID, including self-service registration and consent workflows

Familiarity with FISMA, NIST 800-53, and Zero Trust architecture requirements as they apply to identity and access

Experience integrating identity platforms with HR systems for automated joiner, mover, and leaver workflows

Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator, Okta Certified Administrator, or equivalent

Experience supporting identity incident response including account takeover, phishing, and access abuse investigations

Bot and Third-Party Applications

Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact Candidateaccommodation@icf.com for assistance.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEOpolicy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$108,006.00 - $183,610.00

DC Remote Office (DC99)