Senior IAM Engineer

The Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer will lead the design, architecture, and implementation of secure, scalable consumerfacing identity solutions, driving automation, standardization, and integration across authentication, authorization, SSO, MFA, and lifecycle management. This role oversees daily IAM operations, troubleshooting, and performance optimization while implementing policies, controls, and automated workflows that strengthen security and compliance. With deep expertise in federation platforms, identity protocols, cloud IAM, and automation tools, the engineer will deliver technical solutions, support complex issues, and collaborate with security, cloud, and application teams to align IAM strategy with business needs. The position blends handson engineering with technical leadership and mentorship, with preferred experience in IGA, PAM, Zero Trust, multicloud identity security, API security, highscale consumer IAM, and enterpriselevel project execution.

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Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of proven hands-on experience in IAM security engineering and operations.
Proven experience with multiple federation platforms (e.g., PingID, Okta, Descope, Entra) and strong understanding of SAML, OIDC, OAuth2, and related standards.
Ability to design and implement IAM solutions that integrate seamlessly with enterprise applications, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance.
Expertise in automation tools and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform) to streamline provisioning, configuration, and operational management of identity services.
Hands-on experience with identity services in cloud platforms such as AWS IAM, Azure AD, and GCP IAM.
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and secure development practices.
Ability to provide advanced support for complex issues, mentor team members, and drive resolution.


Nice to Have Skills & Experience

CISSP, CCSP, or vendor-specific certifications (e.g., Okta Certified Professional, Ping Identity Certified).
Experience with identity governance (IGA) tools and privileged access management (PAM) solutions.
Advanced knowledge of securing identities in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Familiarity with Zero Trust frameworks and passwordless authentication strategies.
Experience designing IAM solutions for high-volume consumer-facing applications.


Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.