Senior Technical Lead – IAM Data Integration, Migration SME

Peraton

Peraton, a national security and enterprise IT provider, seeks a Senior Technical Lead for federal IAM data migration. Leading IBM-to-modern-platform integration, security, and governance.

Posted 8/11/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $176,000 - $282,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading data migration strategies and managing IAM modernization activities while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and security frameworks. Proficient in designing migration pipelines and overseeing data integrity across complex IT environments.

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Data Migration StrategyIAM ModernizationSQL and ETL ToolsAgile/Scrum MethodologiesFederal Compliance Expertise

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Hard Skills

Data MigrationSQLETL ToolsData EncryptionData GovernanceIAM SystemsCloud-Based ProductsIdentity Data AnalysisData MappingTechnical Planning

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipRisk ManagementCoordinationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

IBM IAM SolutionOracle ProductsAWS GovCloudAPIsDirectory Services

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust ClearanceIAM Database Products Certification

Industry Keywords

NISTFISMAFedRAMPZero Trust ArchitectureOMB M-22-09

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityETLOracleSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the data migration strategy from the legacy IBM IAM solution to the new target IAM platform
Develop and maintain the end-to-end data migration roadmap covering discovery, profiling, cleansing, mapping, transformation, test migration, validation, cutover, rollback, and post-migration support
Define source-to-target mappings and preserve identity, account, entitlement, group, role, policy, and access relationships
Design repeatable and auditable migration pipelines using SQL, scripting, ETL tools, APIs, or platform-native utilities
Support integration with IAM components including directory services, federation, access management, authorization, and MFA solutions
Ensure migrated data supports authentication, authorization, federation, provisioning, governance, access reviews, and Zero Trust-aligned access control
Protect identity data throughout extraction, staging, transformation, migration, and validation
Align migration and IAM modernization activities with NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, DISA STIG, Zero Trust, and agency-specific controls
Oversee systems engineering and data engineering across multiple concurrent workstreams with strict deadlines
Lead technical planning, cost/schedule input, execution planning, technical performance metrics, and risk mitigation
Coordinate across IAM, database, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, application, testing, and business teams
Manage risks involving data loss, incorrect access assignments, migration defects, cutover timing, security exposure, and operational disruption
Support Agile/Scrum teams by assessing impacts of enhancements, defects, data issues, and migration requests
Communicate technical progress, risks, dependencies, and decision points to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Oversee engineering and operational support for the IBM IAM solution, identity repositories, account data, entitlement data, access control data, and database platforms
Support the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of existing IAM systems, databases, directories, integrations, and infrastructure
Analyze identity data models, schemas, attributes, roles, groups, entitlements, privileged accounts, and access relationships
Identify duplicate identities, orphaned accounts, inactive accounts, stale entitlements, missing attributes, and broken role or group mappings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust level clearance
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 16 years of experience, Master’s Degree and 14 years of experience, or high school diploma/equivalent and 20 years of experience
10+ years supporting Information Technology in enterprise environments
7+ years of hands-on experience with IBM products, Oracle products, and cloud-based products
Mandatory training and certification in target IAM database products preferred, especially Oracle and DB2
Strong technical knowledge of IT systems, IAM, and AWS GovCloud services
Experience planning, managing, leading, and coordinating multiple concurrent tasks with strict deadlines for large-scale, highly available systems
Demonstrated expertise in data encryption, data storage, and retention policies in secure federal environments
Ability to perform complex technical tasks in a highly secure environment
Strong understanding of software development, enhancement, and maintenance life cycles
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
Expert knowledge of recent advances in computer science and engineering
Preferred: experience with federal IT programs, regulatory compliance, and federal acquisition documentation
Preferred: familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture, OMB M-22-09, EO 14028, NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, and data governance/security frameworks
Preferred: knowledge of cloud-native databases and data warehousing technologies on AWS GovCloud
Preferred: experience supporting ATO processes, SSPs, and continuous monitoring

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential eligibility for overtime
Potential eligibility for shift differential
Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus
Equal opportunity employment, including disability and protected veteran protections