Sr IAM Engineer

Our client is seeking a Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer to help modernize and strengthen enterprise identity security capabilities across a complex and evolving environment. This individual will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and improving secure access controls, authentication systems, and identity governance processes while partnering closely with infrastructure, security, and business stakeholders.

This is an opportunity to join a growing and evolving security organization where engineers are encouraged to think holistically, take ownership, and help shape long-term security strategy and operational maturity.

The ideal candidate is both technically strong and highly collaborative, capable of balancing hands-on engineering work with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and support enterprise IAM solutions including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), identity federation, and conditional access controls
• Configure and manage modern identity platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, or similar technologies
• Integrate applications and services using authentication protocols including SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect
• Support modernization initiatives related to authentication, access management, and centralized identity services
• Develop and maintain secure authentication and authorization standards across the environment
• Implement and improve Conditional Access policies aligned to organizational security requirements
• Support role-based and attribute-based access models
• Assist with identity governance initiatives including provisioning, deprovisioning, and access lifecycle management
• Help secure privileged and administrative access across systems and platforms
• Support PAM initiatives and service account governance
• Reduce standing privilege and improve least-privilege controls across the enterprise
• Partner with infrastructure and application teams to improve visibility into privileged and non-human identities
• Troubleshoot and resolve authentication and identity-related issues across integrated systems
• Support incident response efforts involving identity and access security events
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to IAM tools, processes, and architecture
• Contribute to ongoing security maturity initiatives and modernization efforts
• Partner closely with cross-functional technology and business teams
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Help promote a security-first mindset across the organization
• Operate with strong ownership, accountability, and systems-thinking mentality

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in Identity & Access Management or related security engineering roles
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Azure AD, Okta, or similar IAM platforms
• Strong understanding of SSO, MFA, identity federation, and Conditional Access concepts
• Experience implementing and supporting authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect
• Experience with identity lifecycle management including provisioning and deprovisioning workflows
• Familiarity with Privileged Access Management (PAM) concepts and service account governance
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities across integrated identity environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in lean or mid-sized environments where engineers wear multiple hats
• Exposure to Zero Trust or identity modernization initiatives
• Experience consolidating or standardizing IAM/security tooling
• Familiarity with Microsoft security ecosystem and cloud identity technologies
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Identity certifications, CISSP, CISM, or similar

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

• Strong systems-thinking mindset
• Ownership mentality and proactive approach to problem solving
• Ability to adapt and operate effectively in evolving environments
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and driving collaboration
• Ability to balance technical depth with strong interpersonal communication
• Passion for improving processes, security posture, and operational maturity

Additional Information

• Hybrid work environment with onsite collaboration several days per week
• Competitive compensation package including bonus eligibility and strong benefits
• Opportunity to help shape and influence a growing cybersecurity function
• Exposure to enterprise modernization and security transformation initiatives