Role Description Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Lead Platform Architect with a Secret Security clearance to support KITS and our government customer. The position is remote. The ideal candidate is a visionary and technically authoritative professional with deep expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-scale ICAM architectures leveraging Okta and SailPoint platforms within a federal environment. This individual will serve as the primary technical authority for ICAM platform architecture, driving the strategic design, modernization, and integration of identity and access management solutions that align with Zero Trust principles, federal security standards, and mission objectives. The ICAM Lead Platform Architect will serve as the senior technical leader responsible for the end-to-end architecture, design, and strategic direction of ICAM platforms and solutions built on Okta and SailPoint within a federal government environment. This individual will provide authoritative technical guidance across all aspects of the ICAM platform lifecycle, from solution architecture and platform engineering through integration, optimization, and modernization. Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to: - Serve as the primary technical authority and lead architect for enterprise ICAM platforms, providing strategic direction and hands-on architectural guidance for Okta and SailPoint implementations in a federal government environment. - Design and develop comprehensive ICAM architecture solutions, including reference architectures, solution design documents, architecture decision records (ADRs), and integration blueprints that align with federal standards, Zero Trust principles, and mission requirements. - Lead the architectural design and implementation of Okta platform capabilities, including SSO, MFA, Adaptive Authentication, Universal Directory, Lifecycle Management, API Access Management, and Okta Workflows. - Lead the architectural design and implementation of SailPoint Identity Governance solutions, including identity lifecycle management, role-based access control (RBAC), access certifications, separation of duties (SoD) policies, and automated provisioning and deprovisioning workflows. - Develop and maintain the overarching ICAM platform roadmap, identifying opportunities for modernization, capability enhancement, and alignment with emerging identity security technologies and federal mandates. - Architect and oversee the integration of Okta and SailPoint platforms with enterprise systems, applications, directories, and cloud services, leveraging federation protocols, APIs, and connector frameworks. - Provide technical leadership and mentorship to ICAM engineers, administrators, and support staff, guiding the team in best practices, architectural patterns, and platform-specific implementation standards. - Collaborate with information system security managers (ISSMs), security architects, and government stakeholders to ensure ICAM architectures meet federal security requirements, including NIST SP 800-53 controls, FICAM guidelines, and Zero Trust Architecture mandates. - Lead technical design reviews, architecture review boards (ARBs), and platform governance activities to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment of ICAM solutions across the program. - Evaluate and recommend emerging ICAM technologies, tools, and platforms, providing informed assessments of their suitability for adoption within the federal ICAM ecosystem. - Develop and maintain authoritative technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, data flow diagrams, interface control documents (ICDs), and platform configuration standards. - Support the ATO process by providing architectural expertise and contributing to security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and Risk Assessment Reports (RARs). - Collaborate with cloud architects and DevSecOps teams to ensure ICAM platform architectures are optimized for cloud environments and integrated into CI/CD pipelines. - Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex, high-impact technical issues within Okta and SailPoint environments, providing expert guidance to engineering teams. - Engage directly with government stakeholders and senior leadership to communicate ICAM architectural strategies, roadmaps, and technical recommendations through briefings and presentations. - Drive the adoption of automation, AI-driven capabilities, and intelligent workflows within ICAM platforms to enhance operational efficiency and security outcomes. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. - 8+ years of experience in identity and access management, with progressive technical responsibility culminating in an architectural or senior engineering leadership role. - 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-scale Okta and/or SailPoint solutions. - Demonstrated experience architecting ICAM solutions in a federal government environment. Requirements - Active Secret Clearance required. - Exceptional communication skills in English – both written and oral – with the ability to articulate complex architectural concepts and technical strategies clearly to both technical teams and senior non-technical government stakeholders. - Deep, hands-on expertise with the Okta platform, including SSO, MFA, Adaptive Authentication, Universal Directory, Lifecycle Management, Okta Workflows, API Access Management, and Okta Identity Engine (OIE). - Deep, hands-on expertise with SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) and/or SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC), including identity lifecycle management, access certifications, role management, SoD policy enforcement, and automated provisioning workflows. - Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale ICAM architectures that integrate Okta and SailPoint with complex, heterogeneous IT environments including on-premises, hybrid, and cloud infrastructures. - Expert-level knowledge of identity federation protocols and standards, including SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SCIM, and LDAP, and their architectural application within enterprise ICAM solutions. - Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture principles and their practical application to ICAM platform design and implementation within a federal environment. - Comprehensive knowledge of federal ICAM frameworks and identity management standards, including FICAM, NIST SP 800-63, NIST SP 800-53, and relevant OMB policies and mandates. - Experience leading architecture review boards, technical design reviews, and platform governance processes. - Proven ability to develop comprehensive technical documentation, including reference architectures, solution design documents, architecture decision records, and integration blueprints. - Experience integrating ICAM platforms with enterprise applications, cloud services, and legacy systems via REST APIs, SCIM, SOAP, and native connectors. - Strong knowledge of Active Directory (AD), Azure Active Directory (AAD/Entra ID), and LDAP directory services and their integration with Okta and SailPoint. - Experience supporting ATO processes and contributing to federal security documentation, including SSPs, SARs, RARs, and POA&Ms. - Demonstrated ability to provide technical mentorship and leadership to engineering teams in a federal IT environment. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex, high-impact technical challenges across enterprise ICAM environments. Benefits - Competitive compensation. - 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.

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Requisition Number: 2348450 Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week. Primary Responsibilities: - Define and own the AI architecture vision and standards across the organization - Design scalable architectures for AI, GenAI, and agentic systems, including orchestration, memory, tools, and workflow patterns - Establish reference architectures for RAG, agentic workflows, decision automation, and AI platforms - Drive alignment between AI architecture and enterprise technology, data, and cloud strategies - Lead architectural design for agentic AI frameworks (e.g., CrewAI, Agno, Google ADK, or equivalent) - Define patterns for multi agent coordination, tool use, observability, and safety Guide teams on selecting and applying appropriate AI frameworks and models for different use cases - Partner with engineering leaders to ensure AI solutions are implementable, scalable, and maintainable - Review and approve AI solution designs, ensuring adherence to architectural standards - Provide hands on architectural guidance during critical design, build, and scale phases - Enable reuse of AI components and platforms to reduce duplication and accelerate delivery - Establish guardrails for security, privacy, compliance, and responsible AI - Partner with security, legal, and compliance teams to ensure AI solutions meet enterprise and regulatory requirements - Define architecture patterns for model governance, prompt management, evaluation, and monitoring - Influence and shape AI platform capabilities, tooling, and developer enablement - Evaluate emerging AI technologies, vendors, and frameworks and recommend adoption where appropriate - Drive architectural decisions that balance innovation, cost, performance, and risk - Act as a senior technical advisor to executives and leadership forums - Mentor architects and senior engineers, raising overall AI architecture maturity - Communicate complex AI concepts clearly to technical and non technical stakeholders You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: - 10+ years of experience in software engineering or architecture, with 5+ years in architecture leadership roles - 8+ years of deep experience designing distributed systems and cloud native architectures - 6+ years of hands on experience with agentic or orchestration frameworks (e.g., CrewAI, Agno, Google ADK, LangGraph, or similar) - 6+ years of experience with Python and familiarity with modern full stack or platform architectures - 6+ years of experience with data architecture, APIs, and integration patterns - 5+ years of solid expertise in AI/ML and GenAI architecture, including production deployment considerations Preferred Qualifications: - Experience building enterprise AI platforms or shared AI services - Experience with Responsible AI, governance, and regulatory considerations - Experience leading or mentoring architect communities - Familiarity with RAG architectures, vector databases, and evaluation frameworks - Proven ability to influence across engineering, product, security, and business teams - Proven excellent communication and executive level presentation skills - Proven background in healthcare, financial services, or other regulated environments - Proven ability to influence across engineering, product, security, and business teams - Proven excellent communication and executive level presentation skills *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $134,600 to $230,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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