ICAM Security Specialist (REMOTE) - Virginia Staffing : Job Details

ICAM Security Specialist

Koniag Data Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an ICAM Security Specialist with a Secret clearance to support KDS and our government customer. This is a remote opportunity. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Koniag Data Solutions is seeking a dedicated Security Specialist to support our Program Management Office (PMO) in accelerating the adoption of Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) solutions for various Air Force applications. This mid-tier role is essential to ensuring ICAM implementations meet security requirements and compliance standards across Air Force IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, experience with security documentation, and the ability to assess and mitigate risks associated with ICAM integration into legacy systems. This position requires an active Secret security clearance.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties

The Security Specialist will work within our PMO team and ICAM implementation teams to provide security expertise throughout the ICAM implementation process, ensuring that all solutions adhere to DoD security requirements and risk management frameworks. The position involves direct engagement with technical teams, application owners, and security stakeholders to maintain security compliance during ICAM transitions. Principal responsibilities include:

• Update and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) to reflect ICAM implementation in legacy systems
• Assess security implications of ICAM integration with legacy applications and document necessary controls
• Collaborate with application owners and technical teams to identify security requirements for ICAM implementation
• Conduct security reviews of proposed ICAM solutions to ensure compliance with DoD security standards
• Support the development of security documentation required for Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
• Assist in identifying security vulnerabilities in existing authentication mechanisms and recommend mitigations
• Track and report on security compliance status for ICAM implementations across multiple applications
• Provide security guidance to implementation teams regarding best practices for secure ICAM integration
• Participate in security working groups and configuration control boards related to ICAM implementation
• Support security testing and validation of ICAM solutions prior to production deployment
• Document security findings and recommendations for remediating identified issues
• Monitor and assess security impacts of changes to ICAM implementations throughout the lifecycle

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in information security, preferably in ISSO or similar roles
• Experience with DoD security documentation, including SSPs, SARs, and POAMs
• Experience supporting federal government projects, particularly within Department of Defense
• Demonstrated knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes

Required Skills and Competencies

Strong understanding of information security principles, practices, and procedures

Experience updating and maintaining system security documentation (SSPs, SARs, POAMs)

Knowledge of NIST Special Publications and security controls relevant to identity and access management

Familiarity with authentication security requirements and best practices

Experience working with legacy system security concerns and modernization challenges

Ability to identify security risks and develop practical mitigation strategies

Knowledge of DoD security compliance requirements and processes

Strong documentation skills with attention to detail

Experience supporting Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes

Ability to communicate security concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences

Experience collaborating with technical teams and system owners on security matters

Proficiency with security assessment and documentation tools

The candidate must possess demonstrated expertise in Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) aligned with DoD policy, and hold a current DoD 8570-compliant IAM-level certification such as Security+ CE, CAP, CISSP, or equivalent.

Security Clearance Requirement

Active Secret security clearance

Desired Skills and Competencies

Experience with DISA STIGs and compliance checking tools

Familiarity with Air Force IT systems and security requirements

Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture security principles

Experience with security aspects of identity federation and single sign-on solutions

Knowledge of PKI infrastructure and certificate management

Experience with continuous monitoring processes and tools

Understanding of Privileged Access Management (PAM) security controls

Familiarity with security implications of Cloud Identity solutions

Experience with security assessment and authorization in DoD environments

Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies and directives related to identity management

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The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at [email protected] or by calling 703-###-#### to request accommodations.