Principal IAM Engineer
Core
Lead strategic direction, architecture, and implementation of enterprise-scale Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and technical teams.
Role type
Principal IAM Architect (Strategy & Architecture)
Builds
Secure, scalable, and automated identity solutions supporting business growth and safeguarding critical assets across hybrid environments.
Domain
Enterprise Security / Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
IAM strategy development, identity governance, access management, regulatory compliance, hybrid environment architecture, authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SCIM), IAM platform selection, access governance frameworks, risk assessment, identity lifecycle management, Zero Trust architecture, AI-driven identity analytics, system design, software development (Java, C#, Python, Spring Boot), Kubernetes, AWS services, Auth server design
Preferred skills
IAM platforms (Okta, Azure AD, SailPoint, Ping Identity, ForgeRock), cloud integration (AWS IAM, Azure AD, Google Identity), DevSecOps practices, CI/CD integration, highly regulated sector experience (financial services, healthcare, government)
Technologies
SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SCIM, Kerberos, Okta, Azure AD, SailPoint, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, AWS IAM, Azure AD, Google Identity, Python, PowerShell, Java, C#, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, AWS services
Responsibilities
Develop long-term IAM strategy aligned with business objectives and security frameworks; Provide expert guidance to senior leadership on identity governance and regulatory compliance; Establish and enforce IAM standards, policies, and processes; Lead design and deployment of IAM systems across hybrid environments; Architect solutions for authentication, authorization, identity federation, privileged access, and lifecycle management; Oversee selection and evaluation of IAM tools and technologies; Design and implement robust access governance frameworks; Partner with legal, compliance, and audit teams to meet regulatory requirements; Lead risk assessments and identity-related incident investigations; Drive automation initiatives for identity provisioning and self-service; Implement advanced monitoring and reporting for identity threats; Explore and implement AI-driven identity analytics and adaptive access controls; Work with application teams, IT operations, DevOps, and cybersecurity to integrate IAM solutions; Mentor and coach junior architects, engineers, and security teams; Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders; Continuously review and optimize IAM processes; Lead initiatives for Zero Trust architecture adoption; Provide thought leadership on emerging identity technologies and advanced security techniques.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship