Engineering Leader - Identity and Access Management

Engineering Leader - Identity and Access Management Location(s) Koch Technology is seeking an Engineering Leader, Identity & Access Management (IAM) to lead and develop a team of Identity Engineers responsible for delivering secure, scalable, and reliable identity capabilities across the enterprise. This role is a people leader first , accountable for building a high ‑ performing team, owning delivery outcomes, and establishing a strong engineering culture grounded in ownership, learning, and judgment. You will provide technical direction in the IAM domain while ensuring identity capabilities are delivered predictably, operate reliably, and enable the business without introducing unnecessary friction. Success in this role means engineers are growing and engaged, identity services are trusted and well ‑ operated, and stakeholders view IAM as a strategic enabler of business outcomes and security. Our Team The Koch Technology Identity team provides modern Identity solutions and services for all Koch businesses. We are responsible for the entire enterprise in designing innovative services, creating, and sharing best practices, and providing support for our services. This role requires a presence in our Wichita, KS / Atlanta, GA / or Plano, TX office This role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship What You Will Do People Leadership & Team Effectiveness Lead, coach, and develop a team of Identity Engineers, providing regular feedback through 1:1s, performance conversations, and development planning. Foster a strong engineering culture focused on ownership, learning, collaboration, and accountability for outcomes . Hire, onboard, and retain IAM engineering talent aligned with Koch’s values and contribution ‑ based culture. Vision, Strategy & Technical Leadership Own delivery outcomes for IAM initiatives spanning authentication, authorization, and identity lifecycle capabilities. Establish clear priorities and execution expectations aligned to business value, security risk, and operational sustainability . Remove blockers and help engineers navigate trade ‑ offs between security, usability, reliability, and delivery speed. Ensure designs align with enterprise architecture, security standards, and long ‑ term capability strategies. Promote effective use of modern identity patterns and principles Support engineers in making sound technical decisions without being the primary implementer . Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Demonstrated experience leading and developing engineers responsible for production, security ‑ critical systems . Proven ability to balance people leadership, delivery ownership, and technical stewardship . Strong understanding of Platform Engineering fundamentals Experience guiding technical decisions while remaining focused on team effectiveness and results, rather than hands ‑ on implementation. Ability to operate with judgment in environments where security, scale, and reliability matter. What Will Put You Ahead Experience leading engineering teams responsible for IAM platforms or identity services in large or complex enterprise environments. Familiarity with enterprise identity platforms such as Entra ID (Azure AD), Ping, SailPoint, Okta, or similar. Working knowledge of modern identity protocols and standards (e.g., SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect). Background in platform, infrastructure, or security engineering that informs pragmatic trade ‑ offs in design and delivery. Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ). #J-18808-Ljbffr Koch