ICAM Lead at Gunnison Consulting Group – Rockville, Maryland

*This position is contingent on a future opening with Gunnison.

Salary: $155,000-$165,000

Work location: Remote. Candidates must be local to the DC area in case of on-site meetings in Rockville, Maryland.

The ICAM Lead directs the strategy, operation, and continuous improvement of an organization’s Identity, Credential, and Access Management ecosystem, overseeing identity lifecycle processes, credential technologies (including PKI, PIV-like tokens, and one-time-password systems), and both logical and physical access controls. This role provides expert guidance on authentication and authorization architectures, maintains and enhances identity platforms such as identity governance systems and directory services, ensures alignment with federal-level security standards and industry best practices, leads Tier 3 troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex access issues, and collaborates across cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to integrate ICAM capabilities into broader enterprise architectures, Zero Trust initiatives, and ongoing modernization efforts.

• US Citizenship required
• Experience successfully interpreting and applying FIPS 201, HSPD-12, OMB memorandums, NIST publications, and CIO Council papers to active ICAM services covering more than 5,000 users spread throughout the United States.
• Experience applying general subject matter expertise and consultative support related specifically to ICAM functions, technologies, approaches, and industry direction.
• Knowledge of how to translate ICAM expertise into successfully resolving Tier 3 ICAM Support Incidents.
• Experience with and advanced technical knowledge of PKI, including SSL certificates.
• Experience with and advanced technical knowledge of authentication technologies including Windows integrated authentication, OTP, and federated authentication solutions.
• Experience performing proactive Federal Agency level ICAM architecture planning and implementation activities.
• A high-level of experience and skill relevant to the role
• Strong project management skills; experience in organizing, planning, and executing large-scale projects from the envisioning stage through to implementation, involving internal personnel, Contractors, and vendors; ability to analyze project needs and determine resources needed to meet objectives in a fast paced, high pressure and relatively complex technical environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels
• High standards of respect for individuals, excellence, and service to the customer

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements.
Gunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include:

• 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year
• 11 paid Holidays each year
• 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year
• 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Public Transportation Subsidies
• Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500/year!

Why Join Gunnison?

• Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation.
• Quality is our top priority.
• Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer.
• There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow.
• We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding.
• We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time.
In 1994 Gunnison began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could, the company has thrived for over 25 years.