RedMatter Solutions · 1 day ago
Solutions Architect – Identity & Access Management Modernization
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expRedMatter Solutions is seeking a hands-on Solutions Architect to serve as the technical lead for a large-scale Identity & Access Management modernization initiative. This role involves owning the end-to-end technical architecture and implementation of the solution, guiding the migration from legacy platforms to modern identity solutions while ensuring compliance with federal standards.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyManagement Consulting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical lead and solution owner for IAM modernization initiatives
Design and implement target-state IAM architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles
Lead the migration from legacy infrastructure to modern IAM solutions
Define integration patterns across identity, authentication, authorization, and privileged access systems
Act as the final technical authority on architecture, design decisions, and implementation approaches
Perform hands-on architecture and engineering activities as needed (configuration guidance, troubleshooting, design validation)
Direct and mentor IAM engineers, PAM engineers, and cloud engineers
Review and approve technical designs, configurations, scripts, and deployment plans
Oversee Tier 3 operations and complex issue resolution
Architect and oversee PAM implementations using CyberArk, Keep Security, or equivalent platforms
Define privileged access models, vaulting strategies, session management, and role-based access controls
Ensure privileged access aligns with Zero Trust and least-privilege principles
Ensure solutions align with federal compliance frameworks including: NIST 800-53 / 800-63, FISMA, FedRAMP, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
Support ATO activities by providing architecture diagrams, control mappings, and technical documentation
Collaborate with security teams to address findings, POA&Ms, and audit responses
Work closely with the Project Manager to support Agile delivery (sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews)
Provide technical input for estimates, dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies
Participate in customer meetings, design reviews, and technical briefings
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of experience in IAM, cybersecurity, or enterprise identity engineering roles
Experience leading IAM migrations from legacy platforms to modern cloud-based solutions
Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture and identity-centric security models
Proven experience directing and leading engineers in a delivery environment
Strong documentation, troubleshooting, and customer-facing communication skills
Preferred
Experience supporting federal civilian agencies
Microsoft identity or security certifications
Experience supporting ATO processes and security assessments
Familiarity with hybrid identity, federation, PKI, and directory services
CISSP certification
Company
RedMatter Solutions
RedMatter Solutions is an advanced cybersecurity firm.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase