Job Description

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

We are seeking a highly skilled SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) Architect to support a federal civilian client based in Oklahoma City, OK. This is a hands-on, onsite role (5 days/week) requiring a U.S. Citizen with deep expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM) across large-scale enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience architecting and delivering secure, scalable IAM solutions, particularly within government or highly regulated environments. This individual will play a critical role in designing end-to-end identity governance frameworks aligned to Federal ICAM standards and modern security best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect the end-to-end SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) environment, including:

  • High Availability (HA) architectures

  • Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies

• Define and implement a scalable Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) strategy, transitioning the organization from:

  • Manual entitlement management

  • To a structured, automated “birthright” access model

• Lead integration efforts between SailPoint and enterprise security tools, ensuring:

  • Seamless interoperability

  • Compliance with federal security frameworks

• Partner with Agency Leads and stakeholders to:

  • Translate business and mission requirements into technical solutions

  • Ensure alignment with Federal ICAM standards

• Provide architectural leadership and guidance across:

  • IAM strategy

  • Identity lifecycle governance

  • Access certification and policy enforcement

What we expect from you:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity and 8+ years of Identity & Access Management (IAM) experience in, Federal government environments or private industry, OR 12 years of IAM experience

• Proven expertise in:

  • Designing multi-tier architectures for large-scale enterprise environments

  • Implementing IAM solutions within complex government ecosystems

• Strong knowledge of:

  • NIST 800-63 (Digital Identity Guidelines)

  • Federal identity and access management frameworks

• Ability to obtain or currently hold a Public Trust security clearance (or higher)

• U.S. Citizenship required

• SailPoint Certified Architect (IdentityIQ), a plus.

• Experience designing IAM solutions aligned with Federal ICAM frameworks, a plus.

• Background supporting federal civilian agencies or regulated industries, a plus.

CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization

We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner’s mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances—not replaces—human creativity and decision-making. You don’t need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.

We make technology work so people can do great things.    

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.     

CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, CDW’s goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively, the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more, please review CDW's AI Applicant Notice