Director - Identity, Credential & Access Management

Job Family:

Cyber Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Our Cybersecurity consultants are a team of business integrators with extensive consulting and industry experience who help our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy through execution.   The Director - Identity, Credential, & Access Management helps clients understand emerging technical solutions relative to segment policies and operational requirements and applies analytical and innovative strategies to develop solutions to address these needs. As a Director on our team, the individual would focus on technical delivery of IAM tools for both public and commercial sector clients.  Responsibilities include:

• Contribute to technical artifacts and thought leadership for IAM tools relating to Identity Governance and Administration, Privileged Access Management, Authentication solutions, zero trust architectures, and cybersecurity tools.
• Develop complex ICAM technical designs and concept of operations
• Review and implement IAM integration requirements with adherence to an organization's mission, goals, and standards.
• Prepare technical standards, provide technical advice and guidance, and collaborate with stakeholders to conceptualize and develop design

What You Will Need:

• Minimum of FIFTEEN (15) years of consulting experience, with at least TEN (10) years of public sector experience
• US Citizen is required
• Bachelor's Degree is required
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
• Minimum of TEN (10) years of managing and mentoring high performing ICAM integration teams through the full systems development lifecycle
• Minimum of SEVEN (7) years of developing IAM architectures and strategies with a wide array of products (e.g., SailPointIIQ/Security Cloud, Okta, CyberArk, RadiantLogic, Ping, Intercede MyID)
• Experience working in client services environments and engaging with both business and technical stakeholders.
• Experience developing and briefing materials and executive summaries on IAM architecture, implementation, and policy
• Proven experience in ICAM business development activities, including: opportunity assessment, solutioning, proposal management and creation, and orals presentations
• Extensive knowledge of NIST standards and policies for identity management, such as: NIST Digital Identity Guidelines, Cybersecurity Framework, FIPS 201
• At least one of the following certifications - Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM), or Certified Identity Management Professional (CIMP)

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• ICAM product specific certifications in SailPoint, Okta, or CyberArk​
• Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI/ML in cybersecurity and quantum security 
• Advanced knowledge of network security, data security, cryptography, and zero trust architectures. 

The annual salary range for this position is $226,000.00-$376, Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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