Senior Systems Engineer - IAM

Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of Identity & Access Management (IAM) design and engineering experience\n-3+ years of experience with Auth0, Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, or similar enterprise identity platforms\n-Strong hands-on experience implementing and supporting Auth0 or Okta\n-Deep knowledge of OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC)\n-Strong understanding of authentication vs. authorization concepts\n-Ability to explain and implement Access Tokens, ID Tokens, JWTs, and modern identity architectures\n-Experience with SAML, Federation, and Single Sign-On (SSO)\n-Experience creating enterprise IAM standards, workflows, and governance models\n-Experience onboarding applications into enterprise identity platforms\n-Understanding of Zero Trust security principles\n-Experience working within Agile or SAFe environments\n-Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with technical and business stakeholders\n-Ability to independently own projects from design through implementation

Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Experience with Auth0 Fine-Grained Authorization (FGA)\n-Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory experience\n-IAM automation experience using scripting, GitHub, GitLab, or Infrastructure as Code\n-Identity Governance, lifecycle management, or ServiceNow integration experience\n-Exposure to PKI, certificate management, or Zero Trust initiatives\n-Experience supporting AI identity governance or emerging identity security technologies

Job Description

W. R. Berkley is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join its enterprise Identity & Access Management team. This individual will serve as a senior technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and governing authentication and authorization solutions across the organization.\n\nThis is a highly visible, project-focused role supporting over 60 business units and customer-facing applications. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Auth0, Okta, OAuth, and OpenID Connect, with the ability to design identity workflows, establish security standards, and serve as an internal consultant on IAM best practices.\n\nThe team is focused on modern identity initiatives including fine-grained authorization, AI identity governance, Active Directory modernization, certificate lifecycle automation, and Zero Trust security strategies.\n\nDay-to-Day Responsibilities\nDesign and implement authentication and authorization solutions using Auth0, Okta, Entra ID, and related IAM technologies\nPartner with application teams to onboard and integrate applications into Auth0\nDevelop reusable identity patterns, workflows, and standards across the enterprise\nLead discussions around authentication, authorization, federation, and identity governance best practices\nSupport implementation of Auth0 Fine-Grained Authorization (FGA) capabilities\nEstablish governance standards and identity controls for AI agents and emerging AI technologies\nCollaborate with architects, infrastructure teams, developers, and security partners on enterprise identity initiatives\nCreate, manage, and deliver sprint commitments within a scaled Agile environment\nDevelop automation solutions utilizing scripting, GitHub, GitLab, and infrastructure-as-code principles\nImprove Active Directory lifecycle management and service account governance\nSupport certificate automation and modernization efforts related to PKI and post-quantum readiness\nAssist with ServiceNow integrations and identity-related workflow automation\nProvide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and offshore support resources\nParticipate in a rotating on-call schedule supporting enterprise identity platforms\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on security, automation, and operational efficiency\n\nThe compensation for this position will be $107,000 - $198,000 based on years of experience.