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Senior Systems Development Engineer - IAM (L5/L6)
? Location: Austin, TX
? Level: Mid-to-Senior (L5/L6)
We're looking for a skilled Systems Development Engineer to help build and maintain secure, scalable identity infrastructure. In this role, you'll work on authentication systems, access controls, and cloud-based IAM solutions that support enterprise-wide security and compliance.
? What You'll Do
- Design and implement IAM solutions and workflows
- Build and maintain authentication, authorization, and identity lifecycle systems
- Automate infrastructure using Terraform or CloudFormation
- Develop CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments
- Monitor system performance and participate in incident response
- Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate IAM across platforms
? Security & Compliance
- Implement access controls, SSO, MFA, and certificate management
- Maintain security monitoring and logging systems
- Support compliance with frameworks like SOX, HIPAA, and PCI
- Contribute to security assessments and remediation efforts
?? Tech Stack
- Languages: Python, Java, Go, PowerShell
- IAM Tools: OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, Active Directory, PKI
- Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Docker, Kubernetes
- Automation: Terraform, CloudFormation, Git, CI/CD tools
- Security: Vulnerability scanners, audit logging, Zero Trust models
? What You Bring
- 5+ years in systems development or engineering
- 3+ years of hands-on IAM experience
- Strong understanding of identity protocols and cloud IAM services
- Experience with infrastructure automation and monitoring tools
- Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills
? Bonus Points
- Experience with Kubernetes or Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- Familiarity with Zero Trust architectures
- Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, AWS Security Specialty)
- Mentorship experience and knowledge sharing
? Impact
You'll play a key role in securing enterprise systems, supporting compliance, and shaping the future of IAM infrastructure. L6 engineers may also influence architectural direction and lead technical initiatives.
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at ;/span>