CIAM/IAM Engineer
Remote
Need on our w2
Rate- $75- 80
Position Summary
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.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of proven hands-on experience in IAM security engineering and operations.
A minimum of a Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Software Development, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent alternative education, skills, and/or practical experience is required.
Federation & Protocol Expertise: Proven experience with multiple federation platforms (e.g., PingID, Okta, Descope, Entra) and strong understanding of SAML, OIDC, OAuth2, and related standards.
Solution Architecture & Integration: Ability to design and implement IAM solutions that integrate seamlessly with enterprise applications, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance.
Automation & Development Skills: Expertise in automation tools and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform) to streamline provisioning, configuration, and operational management of identity services.
API & Self-Service Enablement: Experience building API-driven solutions and self-service workflows for large-scale environments.
Cloud Identity Management: Hands-on experience with identity services in cloud platforms such as 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 provide advanced support for complex issues, mentor team members, and drive resolution.
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with technical and business teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, or vendor-specific certifications (e.g., Okta Certified Professional, Ping Identity Certified).
Deep IAM Expertise: Experience with identity governance (IGA) tools and privileged access management (PAM) solutions.
Cloud Security Specialization: Advanced knowledge of securing identities in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
Zero Trust & Modern Authentication: Familiarity with Zero Trust frameworks and passwordlessauthentication strategies.
API Security & Integration: Strong background in securing APIs and implementing OAuth2 flows for microservices.
Performance & Scalability Engineering: Experience designing IAM solutions for high-volume consumer-facing applications.
DevSecOps Leadership: Hands-on experience embedding IAM controls into CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot complex identity issues across distributed systems.
Enterprise Project Experience: Proven track record leading IAM projects in large-scale, regulated environments.
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