Sr IAM Engineer (SME)

Requirement:

Job Title: Sr IAM Engineer (SME)

Remote

Full-time

• Lead the design and implementation of IAM capabilities, including identity lifecycle, authentication, authorization, and access controls.
• Collaborate across departments to define RBAC models, MFA strategies, access governance, and application integrations.
• Serve as a trusted IAM subject matter expert (SME) to technical teams, business units, and senior leadership.
• Guide integration efforts between enterprise applications and identity platforms (e.g., Entra ID, AD, SailPoint ISC).
• Oversee multiple IAM projects concurrently, ensuring timely, secure, and scalable delivery.
• Drive stakeholder alignment, including technical teams and business leaders, through proactive communication and conflict resolution.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and develop documentation to support operational continuity and audit readiness.
• Analyze and evaluate new IAM technologies, including authentication protocols, PKI, and automation tooling.
• Partner with internal teams on change management, access reviews, and identity lifecycle automation initiatives.
• Contribute to the strategic roadmap for IAM, identifying opportunities for innovation, risk reduction, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management or a related cybersecurity discipline.
• Deep hands-on experience with SailPoint ISC, Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, and MFA/SSO solutions.
• Strong understanding of IAM architecture, RBAC, PIM, and CIAM principles.
• Proficient in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
• Demonstrated ability to lead IAM initiatives and engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working independently or within a team in a hybrid work environment.