Identity, Credential, and Access Management Engineer

Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) Engineer

Rapid Cycle Solutions LLC (RCS) is an innovative small business providing IT and management consulting services to the U.S. Federal Government and commercial clients. We have unique strengths in complex, cross-organizational solution analysis, design, development, implementation, and change management supporting enterprise requirements. Our team of professionals has deep consulting backgrounds supporting the unique needs of our clients. Our team members have proven experience leading strategic initiatives within the civilian Government agencies.

*Note: Please ensure you meet the Security Clearance obligations before applying to optimize your consideration for this and other employment opportunities with RCS.

RCS is seeking an Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) Engineer who has a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong leadership skills to manage and modernize ICAM systems, ensuring robust security and regulatory compliance across the organization.  The ideal candidate will be capable of driving ICAM initiatives, working collaboratively with various teams, and serving as a pivotal point of contact for ICAM-related matters.

This position requires the candidate to meet specific Security Clearance obligations to work onsite in Chantilly, VA. There is a potential for remote work.

What you will do:

• Subject Matter Expertise and Advisory:
• Provide expert advice on identity governance and access provisioning.
• Stay updated on ICAM trends and technologies.
• Operate a comprehensive ICAM program.
• Enhance security posture and streamline operations.
• Design, implement, and manage ICAM policies, procedures, and technologies.
• Manage digital identities, credentials, and access controls.
• Evaluate and modernize existing ICAM ecosystem.
• Migrate to or integrate with enterprise ICAM solutions.
• Lead deployment of a unified identity management framework.
• Ensure secure and seamless user authentication and authorization processes.
• Implement phishing-resistant MFA methods.
• Prevent unauthorized access.
• Standardize issuance, management, and revocation processes.
• Align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, FISMA).
• Work with internal teams to integrate ICAM technologies across systems.
• Cover both cloud and on-premises environments.
• Regularly assess ICAM effectiveness.
• Identify improvement areas and enhance identity management solutions.
• Ensure ICAM program compliance with federal regulations and industry standards.
• Align with cybersecurity frameworks.
• Develop and track ICAM operational metrics.
• Report program effectiveness to stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary ICAM contact.
• Guide teams through ICAM best practices.

Required Qualifications/Education:

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
• Bachelors Degree and eighteen (18) years or more experience; Masters and sixteen (16) years or more experience; PhD or JD and thirteen (13) years or more experience in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years in cybersecurity with a focus on ICAM or related disciplines.

Certifications:

• IAT Level III certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or equivalent).

Skills and Expertise:

• Proven ICAM solution design and deployment experience.
• Strong understanding of identity management, credentialing, and access control technologies.
• Expertise in MFA and secure authentication methods.
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity regulations (e.g., NIST, FISMA).
• Leadership in modernizing and integrating identity management solutions in large organizations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  
  

RCS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

All RCS work locations are drug-free workplaces.