Senior IAM Engineer

Required Skills:

5+ years of proven hands-on experience in IAM security engineering and operations

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Development, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Federation & Protocol Expertise: Experience with multiple federation platforms (PingID, Okta, Descope, Entra) and strong understanding of SAML, OIDC, OAuth2

Solution Architecture & Integration: Ability to design and implement IAM solutions that integrate seamlessly with enterprise applications

Automation & Development Skills: Expertise in automation tools and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform)

API & Self-Service Enablement: Experience building API-driven solutions and self-service workflows

Cloud Identity Management: Hands-on experience with AWS IAM, Azure AD, and Google Cloud Platform IAM

DevSecOps & CI/CD Familiarity: Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and secure development practices

Technical Leadership & Troubleshooting: Ability to mentor and resolve complex issues

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desired Skills:

Advanced certifications: CISSP, CCSP, Okta Certified Professional, Ping Identity Certified.

Experience with identity governance (IGA) and privileged access management (PAM).

Advanced knowledge of securing identities in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).

Familiarity with Zero Trust frameworks and passwordless authentication strategies.

Strong background in API security and OAuth2 flows for microservices.

Experience designing IAM solutions for high-volume consumer-facing applications.

Hands-on experience embedding IAM controls into CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

Proven track record leading IAM projects in large-scale, regulated environments.

Description of Role/Responsibilities/Project:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to provide subject matter expertise and technical leadership in the design, architecture, and implementation of secure, scalable consumer-facing identity solutions. This role will drive automation and scalability as standard practices, deliver technical solutioning across multiple federation platforms, and ensure enterprise standardization for authentication and authorization services. The Senior IAM Engineer will offer advanced support for complex issues, lead resolution efforts, and provide consultation on all aspects of consumer authentication. Combining strategic engineering responsibilities with hands-on implementation and mentorship, this position is critical to shaping and operating our next-generation IAM capabilities. Core responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and implement a robust IAM architecture for a SaaS platform, ensuring compliance with security best practices and regulatory requirements.


• Lead the configuration and integration of identity services, including authentication, authorization, SSO, MFA, and lifecycle management.


• Oversee day-to-day operations of IAM systems, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.


• Implement policies and controls to safeguard identities, manage privileged access, and maintain adherence to industry standards.


• Drive automation for user provisioning, access reviews, and governance workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.


• Partner with security, cloud, and application teams to align IAM strategies with business objectives and mentor junior engineers.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Company Profile:

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.

Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.

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Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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