Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Title: Senior Cybersecurity Engineer – SaaS / Identity Management – Remote

Duration: 12+ Months

Rate: DOE

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior SaaS / Identity Engineer to design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade identity and SaaS automation solutions. This role focuses on Identity & Access Management (IAM), DevOps automation, and SaaS ecosystem integration, ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient user lifecycle management across both cloud and on-premise environments.

You will play a key role in architecting automation frameworks, enhancing identity workflows, and improving operational efficiency across a diverse application landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Identity & SaaS Administration

·         Manage and administer enterprise SaaS and on-premise applications supporting multiple business units.

·         Design and maintain user provisioning and deprovisioning workflows, ensuring compliance and security.

·         Implement and manage SAML SSO, MFA/2FA, and Identity Federation solutions across platforms.

·         Configure and maintain IAM integrations for applications such as Okta, Google Workspace (G-Suite), Azure AD, SAP, ADP, Concur, and others.

DevOps & Automation

·         Architect and develop automation tools to streamline:

o    User lifecycle management

o    Identity access workflows

o    SaaS application onboarding and integration

·         Build and maintain DevOps pipelines and toolchain improvements for IAM operations.

·         Develop automation using scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, and Java.

·         Use APIs, webhooks, and event-driven architecture to integrate systems and workflows.

Identity & Security Engineering

·         Design and implement IAM solutions leveraging:

o    OIDC, SAML, SCIM, and modern authentication protocols

o    Secure token handling and lifecycle management

·         Configure and manage advanced Okta capabilities including:

o    Okta Access Gateway (OAG)

o    Device Trust

o    Adaptive MFA (AMFA)

o    Desktop SSO (DSSO)

o    Okta Workflows and API automation

o    Okta Expression Language

Integration & Systems Architecture

·         Analyze dependencies and design robust solutions integrating multiple SaaS and on-prem systems.

·         Build and maintain integrations using:

o    REST/SOAP APIs, LDAP, RADIUS, SFTP, SSH

o    Data formats such as JSON, XML, YAML

·         Utilize synchronization tools including:

o    GAM/GADS (Google), Okta APIs, Okta Workflows, Google APIs

Security Analytics & Monitoring

·         Develop security analytics and reporting using:

o    Python (Pandas)

o    Log aggregation tools such as Sumo Logic

o    XDR query frameworks

·         Monitor system health, user activity, and identity risks.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

·         Partner with senior leaders, operations teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver scalable SaaS solutions.

·         Act as a technical advisor on IAM and SaaS strategy.

Documentation & Enablement

·         Produce clear and comprehensive technical documentation including:

o    Architecture diagrams

o    Integration templates

o    Runbooks and SOPs

·         Develop training materials and provide knowledge transfer to operations/support teams.

Required Qualifications

·         8+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management, SaaS administration, or DevOps automation

·         Strong expertise in IAM platforms, especially Okta

·         Hands-on experience with:

o    SAML, OIDC, SCIM, and modern authentication protocols

o    Enterprise identity integrations

·         Advanced scripting experience in:

o    Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java

·         Deep knowledge of networking and integration protocols:

o    LDAP, RADIUS, REST, SOAP, HTTP(S), SSH, SFTP

·         Experience building automation using APIs and workflow engines

·         Strong understanding of security best practices and identity governance

Preferred Qualifications

·         Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, Google Cloud Platform, AWS IAM)

·         Familiarity with Zero Trust security models

·         Previous experience with enterprise-scale automation and DevOps pipelines

·         Knowledge of log analytics and SIEM/XDR tools

·         Certifications such as:

o    Okta Certified Professional / Administrator

o    Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)

o    Cloud certifications (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Platform)