
IAM Security Engineer
What does this team do?
- Application Security: Ensuring protection throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Engineering Security: Implementing technical safeguards and automated solutions.
- Identity and Access Management (IAM): Controlling authentication and enforcing least privilege principles.
- Data Security: Protecting sensitive information with classification, encryption, and compliance measures.
Responsibilities:
- Implement and manage IAM systems using SailPoint IdentityNow, including application onboarding and managing lifecycle events (Joiner/Mover/Leaver).
- Develop role-based access controls, separation of duties policies, workflows, and access certifications.
- Integrate HR systems (e.g., UKG, Deel) into Okta and IdentityNow for automated provisioning and profile synchronization.
- Provide technical administration of IAM systems and ensure optimal performance and security.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance IAM solutions.
- Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities using Axonius SaaS management platform.
- Migrate security operations infrastructure to AWS using Terraform.
- Document system configurations, operational procedures, and best practices using Confluence.
- Manage vendor relationships and contribute to technology procurement.
- Support compliance policy development and audit activities.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in IAM roles, with at least 3 years focused on Okta and SailPoint.
- Expertise in designing IAM systems for high availability in complex infrastructures.
- Knowledge of cyberattack strategies and defenses in IAM.
- Experience with workflow automation and API integrations.
- Familiarity with AWS and Terraform.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or related fields.
- Certifications such as CIAM, CISSP, or vendor-specific IAM certifications.
- Proven leadership experience in managing development teams.
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- No “vacation policy” (not to be confused with a “No vacation” policy)
- Generous fully-paid parental leave
- $1,000 annually to invest in stocks of your choice
- Super low premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Comprehensive compensation package, including company equity
Annual Pay Range
$140,000 - $170,000 USD
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