Requirement for: IAM Architect, Advanced – Tallahassee, FL
Contact: Maggie Manning: ,
End Client: Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Office of Information Technology (OIT), 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Closes: February 4, 2026 by 2pm EST
Term: Through June 30, 2026 (1000 hours). Proposed PO Term: Upon Issuance of PO - June 30, 2026. Proposed Contract Term: through June 30, 2028.
Remote work is acceptable for this position.
Background: The Office of FX Program Administration (FXPA) oversees the Agency for Health Care Administration’s (Agency) management of the Florida Health Care Connections (FX) project. FX is a multi-year transformation to modernize the current Medicaid technology using a modular approach, while simultaneously improving overall Agency functionality and building better connections to other data sources and programs.
Work Hours: defined as Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, Eastern Time (ET), excluding state of Florida observed holidays.
IAM Architect Primary Job Duties and Tasks:
a. Design, implement, and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions using Okta and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
b. Develop and enforce IAM policies, standards, and governance frameworks for authentication, authorization, and identity lifecycle management.
c. Configure and maintain Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and passwordless authentication across enterprise applications.
d. Integrate IAM solutions with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and on-premises systems to enable secure hybrid identity.
e. Implement role-based access control (RBAC), attribute-based access control (ABAC), and privileged access management (PAM).
f. Design and manage identity federation and external identity provider integrations (SAML, OIDC, OAuth).
g. Conduct regular access reviews, identity audits, and compliance checks to meet regulatory requirements (HIPAA, NIST, etc.).
h. Collaborate with security and application teams to ensure secure onboarding/offboarding processes and identity lifecycle automation.
i. Provide expertise in identity threat detection and response, including monitoring and remediation of suspicious activities.
j. Advise on best practices for identity governance and administration (IGA) and implement automation for provisioning/deprovisioning.
k. Stay current with emerging IAM technologies and recommend improvements for security, scalability, and user experience.
Candidate submissions must contain the following documents and information:
1. Candidate Resume(s) Include relevant experience, certifications, education, etc. related to the services requested in the Scope of Services.
2. Exhibit E - Resume Self-Certification Form must be submitted with and signed
3. Candidate Skills Matrix
4. 3 Professional References
Required Skills Matrix
Required Certifications or Equivalent | Certification # | Date of Certification |
Okta Certified Consultant | | |
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate | | |
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) | Years of Experience | Year Skills Last Used | Skill Level (See Below) |
8+ years of IT experience with at least 5 years in IAM architecture and design. | | | |
Deep expertise in Okta and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including advanced configurations and integrations. | | | |
Strong understanding of identity protocols (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC) and federation concepts. | | | |
Experience with MFA, SSO, passwordless authentication, and conditional access policies. | | | |
Knowledge of identity lifecycle management, RBAC, ABAC, and privileged access management. | | | |
Familiarity with compliance frameworks (HIPAA, NIST, SOC 2) and IAM audit practices. | | | |
Hands-on experience with identity governance and administration (IGA) tools and automation. | | | |
Ability to integrate IAM solutions with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and enterprise applications. | | | |
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. | | | |