What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Security Software Engineer – Identity & Application Security (EIM/IAM) position at altafiber?
Job Purpose
Supports the strategy, goals, and objectives of the altafiber Cyber Security organization through hands-on software engineering and security solution development. This role focuses on designing, building, and supporting secure, identity-integrated applications and services within the Enterprise Identity Management (EIM) and Identity & Access Management (IAM) ecosystem.
Essential Functions
- Security Engineering & Application Development
- Design, develop, test, and maintain secure software solutions supporting IAM and EIM capabilities
- Build and support APIs, integrations, and workflows connecting IAM platforms with enterprise systems
- Develop and maintain Java/Spring-based applications and services
- Implement secure coding practices and remediate vulnerabilities
- Identity & Access Management Integration
- Integrate authentication and authorization services such as SSO, OAuth, and directory services
- Support identity lifecycle processes including provisioning and access governance
- Promote secure-by-design patterns such as least privilege and zero trust
- Operations, Risk, and Security Enablement
- Support day-to-day IAM/EIM operations including troubleshooting and production support
- Identify and mitigate identity-related and application security risks
- Align implementations with enterprise security policies and standards
- Collaboration & Technical Leadership
- Partner with Cyber Security, IT, and application teams
- Provide technical direction and oversight for contract resources
- Participate in architecture discussions and code reviews
Experience
- 5–10 years of experience in software or security engineering
- Experience with IAM solutions and enterprise applications
- Java/Spring experience preferred
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Certifications, Accreditations, Licenses
- Security certifications (e.g., Security , CISSP) a plus
Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in modern programming languages
- Strong IAM knowledge (SSO, MFA, OAuth2, etc.)
- Experience with APIs and secure development practices
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Supervisory Responsibility
No direct supervisory responsibility; provides oversight of contract resources