Risk, Compliance, and Quality Assurance Specialist – Identity & Access Man at RedMatter Solutions

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jul, 26

Salary

150000.0

Posted On

10 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Management, Compliance, Quality Assurance, Identity and Access Management, ICAM, NIST SP 800-63, Zero Trust Architecture, ATO Processes, Security Auditing, Federal Compliance, Identity Governance, RBAC, ABAC, SIEM Integration, Cloud Security, Privileged Access Management

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Description

Description Position Overview We are seeking a Risk, Compliance, and Quality Assurance Specialist to support a large-scale Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) modernization initiative for a federal customer. This role is responsible for ensuring that modernized identity services and platforms comply with applicable security standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies while maintaining high-quality, consistent, and auditable delivery. The specialist will ensure that new capabilities are compliant, secure, and aligned with federal Zero Trust and identity governance objectives. Requirements Key Responsibilities Risk & Compliance Ensure modern ICAM solutions comply with federal standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-63, FICAM, OMB M-22-09, Zero Trust Architecture guidance) Conduct risk assessments across modern identity platforms, authentication mechanisms, and access controls Identify, document, and track security and compliance risks within the modernized environment; maintain and support the program Risk Register Support ATO processes for modern systems, including control validation, documentation, and audit readiness Evaluate integrations with external identity providers (e.g., login.gov, ID.me, external Entra tenants) for compliance and security risks Quality Assurance & Testing Oversight Establish and enforce QA standards for modern ICAM implementations, including identity lifecycle, federation, and PAM solutions Validate that testing processes (functional, security, integration) meet program and federal requirements Review releases and enhancements to ensure compliance with established quality benchmarks Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure consistent, reliable identity service delivery in the modernized architecture Governance & Policy Alignment Develop and maintain compliance documentation, SOPs, and audit artifacts for the modern ICAM environment Ensure alignment with identity governance policies, including RBAC/ABAC/PBAC models and least privilege principles Support continuous monitoring efforts, including integration with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk) Provide guidance on policy enforcement across cloud-native and modern identity services= Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with program leadership, security teams, and system owners to ensure compliance and quality objectives are met Support audits, inspections, and reporting activities with federal stakeholders Provide recommendations to improve risk posture and operational maturity of the modernized ICAM solution Required Qualifications 7+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, or quality assurance within cybersecurity or ICAM environments Experience supporting federal IT systems and compliance frameworks Demonstrated experience with ATO processes, risk assessments, and audit support Strong understanding of identity and access management concepts, including authentication, authorization, federation, and privileged access Experience working in cloud-based and modern identity environments Required Certification (one of the following): Certified Information Privacy Professional/Government (CIPP/G) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting ICAM modernization or Zero Trust initiatives Familiarity with FICAM architecture and federal identity mandates Experience with identity governance, lifecycle management, and access certification processes Knowledge of continuous diagnostics and monitoring (CDM) and SIEM integration Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills

Responsibilities

The specialist will support a large-scale ICAM modernization initiative by ensuring compliance with federal security standards and regulatory frameworks. They are responsible for conducting risk assessments, overseeing quality assurance testing, and maintaining governance documentation for identity services.