Careers.org

Department of Homeland Security Headquarters

Senior ICAM Technical Lead

Department of Homeland Security · Arlington, Virginia

Salary
$143,913 - $187,093 per year
Pay grade
GS-14
Schedule
Full-time
Appointment
Detail
Opened
Oct 26, 2026
Closes
Apr 25, 2027
Remote
No
Telework eligible
No
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Promotion potential
None
Announcement
JDP-13101657-26-DJ

Who may apply: Competitive service · Excepted service

Apply on USAJOBS

Applications are submitted on USAJOBS.gov, not on Careers.org. Always confirm details in the official announcement.

Summary

6-12 month non-reimbursable assignment. The only compensation for this assignment is the federal salary you are already receiving. CISA Senior ICAM Technical Lead Series Requested: TCT-II Staff Cybersecurity Specialist or 2210 Security Clearance: Public Trust Virtual/Remote: No Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible. Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date. This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation. Supervisory approval form must be signed.

Duties

  • Provides senior technical leadership for enterprise ICAM programs, including identity governance, privileged access management, authentication, federation, and Zero Trust initiatives. Collaborates across organizations to develop strategy, modernize identity services, implement secure access solutions, and advance cybersecurity capabilities supporting mission and enterprise objectives.

Qualifications

Qualifications required: 10+ years of cybersecurity, IAM, or ICAM experience. Experience leading enterprise identity modernization initiatives. Experience operating in federal environments. Experience serving as a technical lead, architect, or senior engineer. Demonstrated ownership of strategy, roadmap development, and execution. Experience supporting federal cybersecurity, Zero Trust, and compliance requirements. Core ICAM Technical Expertise Required in Areas of: Identity Governance & Administration (IGA); Privileged Access Management (PAM); Access Management and Federation; Authentication and MFA; PKI and Certificate Management; Credential Lifecycle Management; Role-Based and Attribute-Based Access Control; Zero Trust Architecture. Technologies which must have strong hands on experience: Microsoft Entra ID; Okta; SailPoint / IGA; CyberArk / PAM; PKI and certificate services; Federation (SAML, OIDC, OAuth); Zero Trust identity architectures; Lightweight Directory Access Protocol; Cloud identity services (Azure, AWS) Certifications Required (at least one of the following): Certified Identity and Access Management (CIAM); Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); CompTIA Security + Competencies: Define technical roadmaps; Lead cross-functional teams without formal supervisory authority; Oversee modernization efforts; Mentor engineers and administrators; Communicate effectively with senior leadership and executive stakeholders; Drive automation and process improvement; Translate mission requirements into technical solutions Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job) Duties (Be specific in describing your duties) Name of Federal agency Supervisor name, email, and phone number Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.

Job data from USAJOBS.gov. Careers.org is not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, 11:43 AM EST.