What are the responsibilities and job description for the IAM - Smart Card Credentialing Specialist position at Idexcel?
Job Title: Card Identification/ Credentialing Specialist
Duration: 16 Months
Location: Hybrid - Washington DC
Project Overview
Client is initiating a strategic, exploratory initiative to modernize and standardize its enterprise physical credentialing program (NextGen Smart ID). This phase focuses on enterprise requirements development, current-state assessment, and roadmap creation through structured stakeholder engagement. The Card Identification Specialist will serve as a key SME guiding evaluation of current systems and defining future-state capabilities to support informed decision-making for later implementation phases.
Qualifications
5 years in credentialing, IAM. Experience with enterprise requirements development, stakeholder engagement, and large-scale credential programs. Experience in transportation or regulated environments preferred.
Technical Expertise
We are looking for an expert with strong knowledge of RFID, NFC, smart cards, and PIV/FIPS 201.
Proven experience with PACS platforms such as LenelS2, Genetec, and Honeywell.
Expertise in integrating PACS with IAM systems.
Deep familiarity with identity standards, including NIST 800-63, ISO 27001, PKI, SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.
Demonstrated experience supporting hybrid identity environments (on-premises and cloud).
Strong knowledge of modern authentication methods, including FIDO2 and passwordless solutions.
Solid understanding of Zero Trust architectures.
Qualifications:
Experience supporting federal, transportation, or critical infrastructure environments.