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Identity and Access Management Engineer
Posting Start Date: 4/16/26
Job Location (Short): Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60631 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, 53204-2941
Requisition ID: 35616
Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position
Join Komatsu and Be Part of Something Big!
Job Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an Identity and Access Management Engineer to join our team at our Milwaukee (South Harbor District) or Chicago Headquarters (near O'Hare). Candidates must live within a commutable distance to one of these locations. We work onsite four days per week with one flexible day, creating the right balance between in-person collaboration and the flexibility professionals value. At Komatsu, we believe the best ideas come from working together-building relationships, driving innovation, and making an impact every day.
We are looking for an engineer who is forward thinking, automation driven, and passionate about leveraging modern identity technologies. This role is responsible for engineering, enhancing, and supporting Identity and Access Management capabilities with a focus on Entra ID, Active Directory, application integrations, Identity Provider (IdP) technologies, and Zero Trust authentication models. Collaborate with parent company stakeholders on aligning processes, standards, and technology strategies while supporting multiple regional companies.
Key Job Responsibilities
Engineer and support enterprise identity solutions across Entra ID, Active Directory, SSO, and federated identity platforms
Design and maintain policies for MFA, Conditional Access, workload identities, and modern authentication protocols.
Identify opportunities for automation and help evolve an "automate first" engineering culture.
Lead complex problem resolution and support escalations requiring deep IAM expertise.
Document architecture, decisions, playbooks, and engineering patterns.
Collaborate in agile teams and mentor engineers on identity engineering best practices.
Migration of acquired companies to Entra and Office 365.
Maintain and govern privileged access and administrative roles across identity platforms.
Support legacy identity processes while contributing to their transition toward modern identity solutions.
Partner with cross functional teams to support and secure Office 365 applications including Teams and Exchange.
Asses and monitor application permissions.
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent work experience in the IT field.
Minimum five years' experience in Information Security and/or Identity Access Management positions
Experience with engineering best practices to include analyzing, designing, developing, deploying, and supporting software solutions and infrastructure implementations/upgrades.
Strong experience in the following domains: Privileged Access, SSO/IdP integrations, Identity lifecycle automation, Active Directory, Entra ID, Conditional Access, Azure, AWS
Hands-on experience with scripting/automation (PowerShell and/or Python).
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong documentation, testing and automation skills.
Strong sense of ownership and the ability to work with a limited set of requirements.
Ability to explain technical solutions to technical teams and non-technical teams.
Strong ability to align and mature to security practices.
Strong ability to align technical needs to business processes.
Strong ability to prioritize work based on business objectives.
Knowledge and understanding of CIS, NIST, ISO27K and SOC-2 information security standards.
Strong understanding of security fundamentals and general security technologies
Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300), Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM) and Certified Access Management Specialist (CAMS) a plus.
Additional Information
Hiring Range
At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $99,300-124,100. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.
Company Benefits
Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.
Company Information
Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company's founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at
EEO Statement
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Posting Start Date: 4/16/26
Job Location (Short): Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60631 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, 53204-2941
Requisition ID: 35616
Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position
Join Komatsu and Be Part of Something Big!
Job Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an Identity and Access Management Engineer to join our team at our Milwaukee (South Harbor District) or Chicago Headquarters (near O'Hare). Candidates must live within a commutable distance to one of these locations. We work onsite four days per week with one flexible day, creating the right balance between in-person collaboration and the flexibility professionals value. At Komatsu, we believe the best ideas come from working together-building relationships, driving innovation, and making an impact every day.
We are looking for an engineer who is forward thinking, automation driven, and passionate about leveraging modern identity technologies. This role is responsible for engineering, enhancing, and supporting Identity and Access Management capabilities with a focus on Entra ID, Active Directory, application integrations, Identity Provider (IdP) technologies, and Zero Trust authentication models. Collaborate with parent company stakeholders on aligning processes, standards, and technology strategies while supporting multiple regional companies.
Key Job Responsibilities
Engineer and support enterprise identity solutions across Entra ID, Active Directory, SSO, and federated identity platforms
Design and maintain policies for MFA, Conditional Access, workload identities, and modern authentication protocols.
Identify opportunities for automation and help evolve an "automate first" engineering culture.
Lead complex problem resolution and support escalations requiring deep IAM expertise.
Document architecture, decisions, playbooks, and engineering patterns.
Collaborate in agile teams and mentor engineers on identity engineering best practices.
Migration of acquired companies to Entra and Office 365.
Maintain and govern privileged access and administrative roles across identity platforms.
Support legacy identity processes while contributing to their transition toward modern identity solutions.
Partner with cross functional teams to support and secure Office 365 applications including Teams and Exchange.
Asses and monitor application permissions.
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent work experience in the IT field.
Minimum five years' experience in Information Security and/or Identity Access Management positions
Experience with engineering best practices to include analyzing, designing, developing, deploying, and supporting software solutions and infrastructure implementations/upgrades.
Strong experience in the following domains: Privileged Access, SSO/IdP integrations, Identity lifecycle automation, Active Directory, Entra ID, Conditional Access, Azure, AWS
Hands-on experience with scripting/automation (PowerShell and/or Python).
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong documentation, testing and automation skills.
Strong sense of ownership and the ability to work with a limited set of requirements.
Ability to explain technical solutions to technical teams and non-technical teams.
Strong ability to align and mature to security practices.
Strong ability to align technical needs to business processes.
Strong ability to prioritize work based on business objectives.
Knowledge and understanding of CIS, NIST, ISO27K and SOC-2 information security standards.
Strong understanding of security fundamentals and general security technologies
Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300), Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM) and Certified Access Management Specialist (CAMS) a plus.
Additional Information
Hiring Range
At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $99,300-124,100. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.
Company Benefits
Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
- 401k and/or employee savings programs
- Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
- Employee and family assistance programs
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Employee learning and development programs
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.
Company Information
Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company's founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at
EEO Statement
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Salary : $99,300 - $124,100