Our client's Information Technology team has been a key part of their success and remains critical to their future growth. They are currently seeking an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to join their growing team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust IAM solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep IAM expertise, technical skill, and a collaborative mindset to help enhance the organization's overall cybersecurity posture.
Define and implement a strategic IAM roadmap that aligns with business needs, client expectations, data sources, and workflows
Design, engineer, and deploy IAM solutions using modern platforms and frameworks
Improve authentication security and user experience by implementing frictionless solutions (e.g., MFA, SSO, adaptive authentication)
Configure and manage authentication mechanisms for web, device, infrastructure, and API use cases
Lead end-to-end IAM projects: requirements gathering, solution design, implementation, testing, deployment, and operational hand-off
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and software engineers to ensure seamless integration of IAM controls across applications and systems
Develop and maintain access control policies, procedures, and standards aligned with regulatory requirements and best practices
Troubleshoot IAM-related issues and provide expert-level support
Stay current with IAM trends, tools, and technologies to keep the organization at the forefront of security practices
Support integration with cloud and on-premise environments, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks including HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, CIS, HITRUST, and SOC2
10 years of relevant professional experience
7 years of focused experience in Identity and Access Management
5 years of hands-on technical IAM engineering experience
3 years of experience leading or guiding team members through IAM solution development
Experience with modern IAM platforms (e.g., Okta, Azure AD/Entra ID, Auth0, Ping Identity, ForgeRock)
Strong knowledge of IAM protocols such as OAuth, SAML, OIDC, and LDAP
Proficiency in integrating IAM solutions via REST APIs
Familiarity with DevOps practices and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience implementing and supporting solutions like Risk-Based MFA, Secrets Management, and Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Proficiency in scripting and automation using JavaScript, Python, Terraform, or similar tools
Ability to analyze complex security issues and deliver clear, effective solutions
Strong communication and collaboration skills
High attention to detail and a proactive approach to security
A proactive and positive mindset focused on problem-solving and continuous improvement
A genuine passion for security and learning — always seeking to build knowledge and expand skill sets
The ability to wear multiple hats and contribute across a lean, fast-moving security team
Excitement about making incremental improvements that lead to big impact
A collaborative, team-oriented approach with professionalism and mutual respect at the core
Continued education and/or advanced degrees
CISSP or similar certifications
Experience in regulated environments such as HIPAA or PCI
Background in software-as-a-service, actuarial science, or insurance underwriting
Experience with Product Management or cross-functional security initiatives
Knowledge of PKI, session management, API gateways, and other cybersecurity domains
Hands-on experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions