Identity Architect Specialist

Identity Architect Specialist

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): McLean, Virginia

Salary Range: $89815 - $169548 Per Year

Job Summary: Provides senior technical expertise in areas related to the architecture, design, implementation, security, and maintenance of identity and access management (IAM) architecture for FCA's on-prem, hybrid, and cloud environments. Designs, implements, and operates IAM-related initiatives and projects that support the agency, office, and division strategies. Includes proposing enhancements and implementing technical solutions to meet Agency IAM needs.

Major Duties:

• As a Senior Identity Architect Specialist, you will: Architect, secure, implement, test, maintain, update, document, and troubleshoot IAM platforms for authentication, authorization, directory services, and account management. These platforms include Azure/Entra ID identities for both users, workloads, and applications; FCA's certificate authority, single sign on in Azure/Entra ID, Duo MFA, Keeper (secret management), Active Directory, and ADFS. Develop architectural design patterns and set best-practices for building out enterprise-level identity and access management (IAM) services for FCA's on-prem, hybrid, and cloud workloads that conform to federal and industry best practices for security, reliability, scalability, and performance. Perform tasks for operating and maintaining IAM infrastructure and platforms as well as provisioning, maintaining, updating, and deprovisioning identifies maintained in FCA's IAM plaftorms. Review and apply government-wide FISMA requirements and NIST standards as they pertain to identity management, and in accordance with FCA's security posture. Recommend IAM architecture implementation strategies to the CIO, the CPD associate director and other OIT staff. Develop and maintain documentation including design, configuration, and operating procedures for all assigned systems. The duties are written at the VH-40 band level. A key distinction in the duties for the VH-39 and VH-40 band levels are the authority to act, level of supervision, and knowledge required. The VH-39 will be known as a Identity Architect and the VH-40 as a Senior Identity Architect.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the VH-39 (GS-13) band level if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the VH-38 (GS-12) band in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience serving as a specialist in the areas related to the architecture, design, implementation, security, and maintenance of identity and access management (IAM) platforms and systems for on-prem, hybrid, and cloud environments while implementing and supporting technical solutions. You may qualify at the VH-40 (GS-14) band level if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the VH-39 (GS-13) band in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience serving as a technical expert in the areas related to the architecture, design, implementation, security, and maintenance of identity and access management (IAM) platforms and systems for on-prem, hybrid, and cloud environments while designing, implementing, and supporting technical solutions and proposing enhancements. In addition to the specialized experience requirements listed above for each grade level, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Current and former Federal employees (including VEOA eligibles) must have served one-year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade in the Federal service to meet time-in-grade restrictions per 5 CFR 300, Subpart F, by the closing date of the announcement.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Division. Please contact FCA HR Division at Employment_Opportunities@fca.gov or 703-883-4135 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, at least two business days prior to the closing date of this announcement to obtain an alternative application.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-29