Identity and Access Management Lead

About the role

Everforth ECS is seeking an Identity and Access Management Lead   to work in our Arlington, VA office/remote.   The Lead IAM Engineer will serve as the primary subject matter expert for Identity and Access Management within the CDM program's Security Engineering team. This individual will  be responsible for  designing, implementing, and maturing IAM capabilities across the CDM BETSIE environment, with a focus on access governance, least privilege enforcement, privileged access management, and federal compliance alignment.   Key Responsibilities   Design and implement a formal  RBAC framework  across CDM BETSIE and associated environments, including  EntraID  and AWS   Establish and enforce  least privilege policies  in alignment with Zero Trust Architecture principles and federal directives   Develop and manage  identity lifecycle processes  for joiners, movers, and leavers across the program, ensuring  timely  provisioning and deprovisioning   Implement and manage a  Privileged Access Management (PAM)  program including identification, governance, and monitoring of privileged accounts   Lead  access review and audit processes  to support PAR/RAR reporting requirements and ongoing compliance obligations   Develop and  maintain   role-to-privilege mappings  and job function definitions across the program to  eliminate  access ambiguity   Collaborate with program leadership, system owners, and HR to ensure IAM policies align with organizational changes and personnel transitions   Produce IAM metrics, reports, and dashboards to communicate access risk and governance posture to program leadership   Serve as the IAM subject matter expert for CDM program compliance activities, audits, and government stakeholder engagements     Salary:  $126,000 - $189,000 General Description of Benefits   Qualifications 5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management in a complex enterprise or federal environment   Demonstrated  expertise  with  Microsoft  EntraID  (Azure AD)  including conditional access, role assignments, and identity governance   Hands-on experience with  AWS IAM, including policies, roles, permission boundaries, and access analysis tools   Strong knowledge of  RBAC design, least privilege principles, and Zero Trust Architecture frameworks   Experience supporting or implementing  PAM solutions  and privileged account governance   Familiarity with  CDM program requirements, PAR/RAR processes, and federal ICAM policies   Experience conducting  access reviews, audits, and compliance reporting   Strong documentation and communication skills with the ability to present complex IAM concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders   Desired Skills Relevant certifications such as  SC-300, AZ-500, AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, or CISM   Experience with  CISA CDM program tools and frameworks   Prior experience in a federal contractor or agency environment   Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-207 (Zero Trust), and OMB Memoranda related to identity       #EverforthECS1       ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.       Everforth ECS  is the federal segment of  Everforth, a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.     Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.     We value:   Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams   Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven      Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!