Lead Engineer, Identity Management

The Lead Engineer, Identity Management is responsible for the design, engineering, and operational excellence of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) ecosystem, focusing on Okta Identity Governance, Identity Lifecycle Management, Security Operations, and Identity Compliance initiatives. Core Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and operations of the Okta IGA platform, including lifecycle management (Joiner–Mover–Leaver processes), access governance, and compliance controls. Partner with business and security stakeholders to develop and enforce identity governance policies, ensuring adherence to corporate, regulatory, and audit requirements. Oversee access certification campaigns, entitlement reviews, and identity attestation processes to maintain least-privilege access and compliance posture. Develop detailed architecture, standards, design, and implementation documentation. Manage directory services, including user provisioning, synchronization, and role-based access control (RBAC) models. Participate in or lead troubleshooting and incident resolution of complex high severity incidents. Plan and manage project tasks, schedules, and resources related to Identity Access Management services. Provide technical expertise to application teams in Identity Access Management and governance, covering SSO, MFA, Identity Federation, Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Directory architecture and design, and resource provisioning. Work with internal and external application support teams to extend the use of SPE’s enterprise Identity Access Management solutions via the Okta platform. Identify and evaluate complex business and technology risks, internal controls, and opportunities for internal control improvement. Install, integrate and deploy Identity Management solutions. Communicate to internal users and external partners about the IAM product and implementation at the appropriate technical and functional level. Continue enhancing SPE’s ongoing Identity Access Management program and support audit findings, compliance, and organizational change. Resolve Okta system issues escalated within the SLA. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent applied experience. 8+ years of experience as an Identity Engineer/Architect or similar role. 8+ years of direct experience building and engineering large-scale enterprise IAM solutions. 6+ years of experience implementing IAM solutions. 5+ years in software development (preferably web applications) in an agile SaaS environment. Proven experience designing and managing Okta Identity Governance and Administration or equivalent enterprise IGA platforms. Strong understanding of identity lifecycle automation, access governance, and compliance frameworks such as SOX. Hands‑on expertise with Okta Workflows for automating identity processes and integrations. Experience integrating Workday (or other HR systems) as a source of truth for identity lifecycle management. Experience with security and best practices such as least privilege, Privileged Access Management, and passwordless authentication. Expertise in SSO, MFA, Federation, and directory integration (Active Directory, LDAP, and SCIM-based provisioning). Hands‑on experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, or REST APIs) for identity orchestration. Knowledge of emerging authentication technologies and protocols. Okta certified professional (a plus). Critical thinking, strategic planning, and process management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent presentation and group dynamics skills. Proven excellence in client/partner relationship management with senior IT leaders. Proactive at finding solutions to complex problems. Compensation & Benefits Base salary range: $138,000 - $167,000. Potential for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law. To request an accommodation for participating in the hiring process, contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr