Sr. IAM Engineer

Job Description:

*Open to candidates who are willing to relocate to Chicago, IL.

Our client is looking for a Sr. IAM Engineer, as a Sr. IAM Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing IAM product enhancements and providing the ongoing support needed to maintain secure controls. You will be asked to focus on meeting the steady delivery of the bank’s IAM initiatives while implementing reliable services. You will be expected to provide hands-on expertise with evaluating, developing, and implementing world class IAM solutions that follow industry’s best practices. Your daily responsibilities will include providing technically sound IAM solutions that are in direct support with the bank’s business needs while further aligned with the overall IAM strategic and objectives. The Sr. IAM Engineer role is also responsible for supporting application integrations and continuous onboarding on new systems. You would be responsible for collaborating with Application Owners and IT Support teams with the expansion of IAM automation.

How you'll make an impact:

• Develop and mature IAM solutions that protect assets from unauthorized access
• Build IAM automation and solutions that aid in the delivery and expectation in supporting the bank
• Partner and be available to your peers in direct support of the Bank's organizational goals

What you can expect:

• Implementing critical enhancements and bug fixes as part of a mature product management lifecycle.
• Producing and validating accurate IAM reporting that will be included in Monthly Statistics and shared with Compliance and Senior Leadership.
• Implementation of 3rd party applications using automation technics to establish appropriate authorization controls.
• Working directly with other developers as well as Application Owners, Project and Delivery Teams, in the delivery of application integrations with IAM solutions while developing comprehensive Role and Access design patterns.
• Defining and maintaining build procedures that supports ongoing Consistency Checks/Completeness expectations. This would include Accuracy Checks for manually provisioned applications and other high-risk labeled systems.
• Fulfillment of Audit inquiries that may include data queries, user lists, evidence collection, meetings and walkthroughs.
• Working with other IT teams in the design, development, and implementation of IAM solutions as an SME in the IAM space.
• Providing direct support for ongoing product development, testing, and knowledge transfer of production ready solutions.
• Providing technical assistance to Security Operations team in the day-to-day management of IAM solutions.
• Mentoring and providing technical assistance to junior team members for continuous development of internal talent.
• Demonstrating strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Implementing IAM solutions that leverage load balancers, clustering, high availability, and disaster recovery technologies.
• Awareness and implementation expertise involving certificate management, SSL handshaking, and encryption technologies while integrating with IAM solutions.
• Documenting and updating operating procedures to assist with knowledge transfer.
• Help identify operational issues while recommending and implementing IAM solutions that meet team’s strategic direction.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Strong understanding of SDLC Methodologies and direct CI/CD pipeline and methodology expertise.
• CIAM, MS Certified IAM Admin or other Information Security related certifications.
• Must have working knowledge at a protocol level across IAM domains such as SSO, MFA, IGA, Password Management, and Privileged Access Management.
• Must have 4-7 Years engineering experience with core Identity products to include Active Directory, Azure Entra, OIM IGA, and CyberArk.
• Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details to meet deadlines across multiple projects that may have various completion dates.
• Microsoft Office Suite, Azure DevOps.
• Exposure to Java, J2EE, Perl Scripts.
• Experience with PowerShell.
• Expertise in developing and implementing product enhancements to further mature an existing IAM program.
• Ability to support direct system integration experience that includes Workday, ServiceNow, PAM, ActiveRoles, AD, and Entra.
• Industry experience in establishing reliable IAM governance in support of enhanced JML and role mining technics.
• Direct experience in OneIdentity application onboarding and support of enterprise applications with automated provisioning requirements.

Salary/Rate: $120,000 - $135,000 (depends on experience level).

Benefits: Medical, PTO, 401(k), and more.

About The Company

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA—built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible

Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi – Rebecca)

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.

These AI hiring tools help us:

• Transcribe interviews
• Summarize candidate responses
• Generate job-related insights
• Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.

The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent):

When applying for certain tech jobs, you may participate in:

• A technical interview
• A coding challenge
• A case study
• A client-specific assessment

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection:

Every candidate's profile—including interviews, conversations, and assessments—is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate:

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

Request a non-AI interview path

Ask how your data is being used

Request access to transcripts or interview recordings

Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview

Receive clear, timely communication

Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.

Our Commitment:

For more than 28 years, PTP has focused on putting people first—candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

We're committed to a hiring process that is:

• Transparent
• Compliant
• Equitable
• Powered by innovative technology that enhances—not replaces—human judgment

Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

We're excited to learn more about you.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.