Senior Identity Access Management Engineer I

General Summary:

The Senior Identity Access Management Engineer I is responsible for leading the development and optimization of the organization’s IAM system’s architectural strategy. This role leads in ensuring secure user authentication and authorization across various platforms, contributing to the protection of company data and resources.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides support to the identity program, with a high attention to detail

• Researches, analyzes, and documents findings

• May coach and review the work of other team members

• Leads in the design and deployment of advanced IAM solutions (IGA, PAM, SSO, MFA)

• Oversees the integration of complex systems and applications into the IAM infrastructure

• Develops and implement IAM governance frameworks

• Performs risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies related to identity services

• Participates in troubleshooting and resolving IAM-related incidents

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to align IAM initiatives with organizational objectives

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required: 

• Ability to manage projects and processes independently with limited supervision

• Advanced knowledge of applicable work area

• Ability to situationally adapt and understand new technology/processes as per business requirement

• 3+ yr experience engineering and implementing IGA platforms (SailPoint, Saviynt, One Identity)

• 5+ yr experience administrating the integrating and configuring of applications and systems into IGA platforms

• Experience conducting UAT sandbox testing and promotion with IGA platforms

• Strong understanding of IAM principles (ULM, RBAC, certifications, access reviews, SoD, ITDR)

• Proficiency with enterprise IAM technology (IGA, MFA, PAM, Data Governance, Entra ID, Active Directory)

• Deep knowledge of authentication protocols (SSO, SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID, Kerberos)

• 5+ yr advanced scripting (PowerShell, Java, JSON) for automation tasks

• Strong knowledge of IAM architecture and design principles

• Knowledge of IAM-related security risks and mitigation strategies

• Ability to conduct IAM-related audits and access reviews

• Ability and willingness to mentor and guide junior team members 

Educational/Vocational/Previous Experience Recommendations:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent business experience

• 4+ years of relevant experience

• 6+ years of experience in IAM or advanced cybersecurity roles

• Preferred senior-level certifications: AZ-500, CIDPRO, CIAM, CIMP, CCSP 

Working Conditions: 

• Onsite/Hybrid/Remote depending on location

• 0-10% travel may be required