SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND ANALYSIS

Information Technology

GovCIO is currently hiring a highly experienced SME Systems Engineer to support critical Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) modernization activities for the U.This technical role focuses on designing, engineering, and executing secure, identity‑centric access control frameworks across legacy and modern enterprise architectures. The SME Systems Engineer / ICAM Engineer will serve as a primary technical authority for the enterprise identity management and access control framework. Lead the comprehensive engineering, technical planning, and execution of modernizing legacy access controls into robust ICAM solutions.

Analyze and address all federation, authentication, authorization, and single sign‑on (SSO) implications across enterprise networks.

Design and deploy strict Zero Trust identity principles across all primary network hubs to eliminate unauthorized access paths.

Develop custom technical interfaces and integration patterns required for identity compliance tracking across data tools.

Conduct technical root cause analysis, privilege audits, and system performance tuning on active identity management nodes.

Proactively identify security risks during identity platform migrations and design targeted engineering workarounds.

Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, architecture definitions, and detailed ICAM data flows.

Hands‑on engineering experience managing Smart Card / Common Access Card (CAC) authentication and PKI certificate validation.

Proven experience designing and applying federal Zero Trust identity guidelines (NIST SP 800‑207) within enterprise networks.

Clearance Level: Must have an active Secret clearance

Familiarity with integrating data governance frameworks with ICAM solutions to enforce data‑level access controls.

Direct experience with enterprise identity tools such as SailPoint, Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, or Ping Identity.

Advanced knowledge of RESTful API authorization protocols, secure gateways, and data schema security standards.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content

Training, Education and Certification Assistance*

Referral Bonus Program

Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full‑time employees

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. If hired, employee will be in an “at‑will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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