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.
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.
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 platforms. 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.