Access Management Lead

  • Posted 5 hours ago | Updated 4 hours ago

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Access Control
Active Directory
Amazon Web Services
Authentication
Authorization
CISSP
Cisco Certifications
Cloud Computing
Communication
Documentation
FedRAMP
HIPAA
IT Management
Identity Management
NIST 800-53
OAuth
OIDC
PKI
RBAC
Regulatory Compliance
SAML
Sarbanes-Oxley
Scripting
Security Architecture
Security Clearance

Job Details

Role: Access Management Lead

Location: Remote for Non-local within DMV (but 4 days on-site for candidates local to Reston, VA)

Duration: Long Term Contract

Clearance: Able to obtain MBI Clearance

Job Summary:
Seeking an experienced and highly motivated Access Management Lead to drive the development and implementation of a unified, secure access strategy across the system. This individual will lead the design and rollout of identity and access control policies, ensure compliance with security requirements, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to enhance authentication and authorization frameworks. This is a highly collaborative role requiring technical expertise, strategic vision, and strong communication skills.
Preferred Skills:

  • Experience in regulated environments with compliance requirements such as FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, HIPAA, or SOX.
  • Background in AWS cloud identity and access management (AWS IAM).
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture principles.
  • Experience automating access reviews or policy enforcement through scripting or identity governance tools.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty, Identity and Access Management certifications).

Required Skills:

  • At least 5 years of experience in identity and access management, security architecture, or related technical leadership roles.
  • Proven experience designing and implementing access control strategies in complex IT environments.
  • Deep knowledge of authentication and identity standards (SAML, OAuth, OIDC, PKI, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of RBAC/ABAC policy design and enforcement practices.
  • Familiarity with IAM tools and technologies such as Active Directory, Keycloak, or similar platforms.
  • Experience coordinating across security, infrastructure, and application teams.
  • Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills.
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