Role: Sr. Identify Governance & Administration Specialist

On-site, 5x / week ( Woodlawn, Maryland )

seeking a Sr. Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) Specialist to join a high-performing team delivering mission-critical identity and access management solutions for a secure, compliant federal environment. The ideal candidate is adaptable, communicates clearly, and thrives in collaborative settings. They bring deep hands-on experience with the Symantec (Broadcom) IGA Suite, a proven record of success, and a passion for driving innovation in fast-paced environments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end support for Symantec IGA Suite, including Identity Manager and Identity Portal
• Troubleshoot and resolve identity governance and access management issues to maintain system integrity and performance.
• Maintain and optimize IGA infrastructure and architecture through updates, monitoring, and enhancements.
• Configure, manage, and audit privileged access using Privilege Access Manager (PAM) tools.
• Support directory services infrastructure (LDAP, Active Directory) for authentication and identity management
• Ensure compliance with federal security standards and maintain Approval to Operate (ATO) through ongoing assessments
• Develop and maintain project documentation, conduct acceptance testing, and manage deliverables.
• Enhance user interface and reporting capabilities for identity portals to improve usability and data insights.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must have ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of relevant IT professional experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with the Symantec (Broadcom) Identity Governance & Administration Suite of products
• Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management, role-based access control, and compliance requirements in a federal environment
• Experience configuring, customizing, and deploying IGA solutions, including workflows, connectors, and provisioning
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex identity and access management issues
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical topics and interface with the customer consistently
• Strong skills in project documentation, acceptance testing, and deliverables management.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience integrating IGA solutions with other identity and access management tools
• Familiarity with federal security standards and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, FISMA)
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Java, Groovy) for customization and automation
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or vendor-specific Broadcom certifications
• Good understanding of Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management (FICAM) initiatives