As a Senior Identity Architect Specialist, you will:

• Architect, secure, implement, test, maintain, update, document, and troubleshoot IAM platforms for authentication, authorization, directory services, and account management. These platforms include Azure/Entra ID identities for both users, workloads, and applications; FCA's certificate authority, single sign on in Azure/Entra ID, Duo MFA, Keeper (secret management), Active Directory, and ADFS.
• Develop architectural design patterns and set best-practices for building out enterprise-level identity and access management (IAM) services for FCA's on-prem, hybrid, and cloud workloads that conform to federal and industry best practices for security, reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Perform tasks for operating and maintaining IAM infrastructure and platforms as well as provisioning, maintaining, updating, and deprovisioning identifies maintained in FCA's IAM platforms.
• Review and apply government-wide FISMA requirements and NIST standards as they pertain to identity management, and in accordance with FCA's security posture.
• Recommend IAM architecture implementation strategies to the CIO, the CPD associate director and other OIT staff.
• Develop and maintain documentation including design, configuration, and operating procedures for all assigned systems.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Resume and supporting documents (See How to Apply)
• Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary or trial period.
• Submission of a financial disclosure report may be required.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the VH-39 (GS-13) band level if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the VH-38 (GS-12) band in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience serving as a specialist in the areas related to the architecture, design, implementation, security, and maintenance of identity and access management (IAM) platforms and systems for on-prem, hybrid, and cloud environments while implementing and supporting technical solutions.

You may qualify at the VH-40 (GS-14) band level if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the VH-39 (GS-13) band in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience serving as a technical expert in the areas related to the architecture, design, implementation, security, and maintenance of identity and access management (IAM) platforms and systems for on-prem, hybrid, and cloud environments while designing, implementing, and supporting technical solutions and proposing enhancements.

In addition to the specialized experience requirements listed above for each grade level, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your résumé and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

All qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Compliance, Information Technology Architecture, Project Management, Skill in oral communication., Skill in written communication., and Technical Competence

The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three" but protects the rights of Veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Veterans' preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the VH-35 (GS-09 equivalent level) or higher.

• Highly-Qualified Category: In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must fully demonstrate proficiency in all major aspects of the position.
• Well-Qualified Category: In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in some but not all of the major aspects of the position.
• Qualified Category: In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must demonstrate a basic level of knowledge, skill and ability of the position.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing (1) paid and non-paid work experience including your position title, start and end dates (month/year) of employment, hours worked per week, and duties performed (separated by position series and grade for each federal position, if applicable).
2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover letter, optional
• Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.)
• Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)

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