Your future role at a glance
Location: Remote
Department: Data Delivery and Governance
Schedule: Full-Time, Days
Eligible for an annual bonus incentive
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How you'll make an impact in this role
- Execute the cloud-first IGA/IAM modernization roadmap, orchestrating enterprise-wide application onboarding and replacing legacy systems with highly scalable, standardized identity service platforms.
- Engineer and automate end-to-end identity lifecycle event flows (Joiner/Mover/Leaver) and access certification workflows, eliminating manual operations through API integrations, infrastructure-as-code, and platform-native automation capabilities.
- Direct and mentor a high-performing engineering team using Agile frameworks, establishing standard operating procedures, robust change management, and a culture of continuous delivery for identity security solutions.
- Optimize and secure hybrid directory infrastructure, maintaining deep technical control over Microsoft Active Directory, Entra ID, and market-leading enterprise IGA platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta, OneIdentity).
- Serve as the primary technical escalation authority and compliance SME, managing internal/external IAM audits, designing robust security control documentation, and translating complex identity risk data into strategic counsel for senior leadership.
What minimum qualifications you'll need Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
- degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
What additional requirements you'll need
- Advanced Technical Degree: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Security, or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Industry Security Credentials: Possession of active, recognized cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CIAM.
- Vendor Platform Certification: Current, formal engineering or administration certifications on enterprise-grade IGA/IAM platform ecosystems (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta).
Salary: $138,258.29 - $195,187.61 per year
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
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