Principal Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer
Core
Design, implement, and maintain robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategies, solutions, and governance frameworks to safeguard organizational assets and ensure compliance.
Role type
Principal IAM Engineer (Strategy & Architecture)
Builds
IAM platforms, IGA solutions (Saviynt, SailPoint), privileged access management systems, and security governance frameworks.
Domain
Financial Services / Cybersecurity / Identity Management
Required skills
IAM strategy design, Identity Governance Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Active Directory/Entra, Okta, network protocols, vendor evaluation, security compliance frameworks, risk management, systems engineering, infrastructure as code, tier III support, root cause analysis, change management.
Preferred skills
PCI, CIAM, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CISA certifications.
Technologies
Saviynt, SailPoint, Active Directory, Entra, Okta, Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
Architect and enhance IAM solutions and privileged access management; establish vendor relationships and evaluate technologies; design and implement IGA solutions; enforce policies for privileged account usage; contribute to security governance frameworks and audits; mentor Systems Engineers; design and debug configuration management patterns and infrastructure as code; provide production support and escalation support as tier III; implement changes to hardware and OS infrastructure for vulnerability management.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship