Senior Security Engineer - IAM Directory Services

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It's an exciting time to work in tech at Edward Jones. We are making massive investments in emerging technologies to improve how we work with our clients and with each other. Relationships are the focus of our business model. And working in Technology here means using your skills to build, deliver and maintain the technologies that enable us to deepen and support those relationships. The best part? We develop and create our own industry-leading solutions internally. And you can be a part of it. Working with emerging new technologies. Creating platforms, programs and experiences that change how we work together - and support our client-first focus. Changing the future of our firm, the industry and the advisor-client relationship.

Job Overview

Position Schedule: Full-Time

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 23-Mar-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

Team Overview

The IAM Directory Services team is responsible for the deployment, support, and continuous improvement of the firm's centralized identity infrastructure. This includes Active Directory (AD), Azure Active Directory (AAD), Mainframe ACF2, and Virtual Directory Services (VDS). Our mission is to ensure secure, scalable, and resilient identity services that support business agility and regulatory compliance.

What You'll Do

Security & Vulnerability Management

• Analyze, prioritize, and remediate security assessment findings across directory services.
• Collaborate with security teams to address vulnerabilities in Windows Server 2022, Linux, Azure AD, LDAP, and OUD environments.
• Contribute to the development of secure configurations and hardening standards.
  
  

Directory Services Engineering & Support

• Provide operational support and lifecycle management for Active Directory, LDAP, Azure Active Directory, REST APIs, and Virtual Directory Services.
• Ensure high availability and performance of identity platforms through proactive monitoring and incident response.
• Participate in on-call rotations and provide Tier 3 escalation support.
  
  

Development & Automation

• Design, develop, and maintain scripts and tools (primarily in Java) to automate identity workflows, improve efficiency, and integrate systems.
• Assist in defining technical requirements and implementing enhancements to IAM platforms.
• Proficiency in Java and scripting for automation and integration.
• C# a plus
• AD Explorer and Visual Studios
  
  

Project Delivery & Documentation

• Lead or contribute to moderately complex IAM projects, ensuring alignment with business and security objectives.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, support runbooks, and troubleshooting guides.
• Participate in code reviews and quality assurance processes.
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into secure, scalable identity solutions.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to promote IAM best practices and drive adoption.
  
  

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.

Hiring Minimum: $101700

Hiring Maximum: $173200

Skills/Requirements

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What Experience You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Information Systems or related disciplines. Security certifications are a plus but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years Information Systems Security experience, or 7 years of
• Information Technology system administration and/or networking.
• Research, design, implement, and maintain strategic security infrastructure.
• Measure business requirements against impacts and vulnerabilities to identify the resulting security risks.
• Create and maintain technical system documentation.
• Provide security input into technical efforts such as system, network, application and database design.
• Subject matter expert in technical security design & controls that mitigate risk.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of security systems, risks, concepts and terminology.
• In depth experience with the security aspects of critical technologies (e.g., Active Directory, Linux, UNIX, MVS, Windows, Web, LDAP, DBMS, Network, Firewalls, IDS/IPS,
• Strong understanding of identity-related vulnerabilities and secure configuration practices.
• Authentication, Authorization, DNS, Vulnerability Assessment Tools).
• Familiarity with IAM frameworks, Zero Trust principles, and regulatory compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Ability to lead or facilitate complex security efforts (e.g., vulnerability assessment,
• technical request for proposals, coordinate new technology integration, system
• design and implementation).
• Comprehensive understanding of project management and system development Lifecycle methodologies is preferred.
• Ability to diagnose complex security, network, and system issues. .
• Comprehension of basic scripting languages (e.g., shell, PERL, Visual Basic, PHP, Expect).
  
  

Current INTERNAL home-based associates: While this role is posted as hybrid, if selected and accepted, you may retain your home-based status. Edward Jones intends in good faith to continue offering the role as home-based, though future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work.

• Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week effective June 1, 2026. Before June 1, 2026, candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.**
  
  

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Awards & Accolades

At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.

Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

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About Us

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.

Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.

People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.

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