Full Job Description Job Description: Duties: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and managing IAM solutions that secure our enterprise applications and facilitate the secure, efficient, and seamless accessibility of identity and access systems. If selected you will be responsible for integrating and supporting the full remit of our IAM access controls, streamline user experiences, and maintain the integrity and compliance across the entire IAM landscape. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in modern IAM technologies, protocols and products along with strong management and communication skills. Responsibilities:M&A Integration Execution:Collaborate and engage with key IT, IAM, and other business partners on planning, designing, and implementing Identity & Access Management (IAM) strategies that align identity governance with business and technical requirements. Ensure stability and usability of the IAM services and processes, while addressing challenges and achieving operational excellence.Directory Systems Merging & Governance:Manage the complex process of bringing disparate identity providers together (such as Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP), and ensure the consolidated systems function as expected within the enterprise. User Lifecycle Management:Oversee the automation and optimization of user lifecycle management, including provisioning, de-provisioning, access reviews, entitlement management, and ongoing auditing to support security and compliance throughout M&A transitionsSolution Design & Implementation:Design, implement, and maintain IAM solutions including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-factor Authentication (MFA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) frameworks. Application Integration:Lead the integration of various enterprise applications (SaaS, infrastructure, custom-built) with the IAM infrastructure, ensuring secure authentication, authorization, and user provisioning/de-provisioning. Security & Compliance:Ensure IAM systems and processes comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX) and internal security policies. Maintain a robust secure IAM architecture. Protect against unauthorized access by ensuring only authorized personnel can access sensitive systems.Technical Troubleshooting:Perform issue detection, root-cause analysis, and resolve technical IAM problems. Support real-time incident response, conduct system analysis, testing, and lead user training and documentation efforts.Collaboration & Communication:Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including Information Security, IT Operations, and business stakeholders. Ensure clear communication on IAM design choices, changes, and impacts. Maintain strong relationships with business partners. Clearly document IAM security architecture and operational processes.Documentation & Best Practices:Develop, review, and maintain IAM architecture documentation, including system diagrams, configuration details, and operational procedures. Stay up-to-date with IAM best practices, regulatory requirements, and security trends.Skills:Education:Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.Experience:Six years of progressive experience as an IAM Engineer, designing and implementing enterprise-scale solutions with significant experience in supporting M&A integration projects.Technical Expertise:Proficiency in directory services (e.g., Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAPExtensive knowledge and experience with authentication standards and technologies such as SSO (SAML, OAuth), OpenID Connect, MFA, and privileged access management (PAMHands-on experience with leading IAM platforms (Okta, OneLogin, PingIdentity, Azure AD), CyberArk, SailPoint, etc.Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation and operational efficiency.Strong understanding of IAM protocols, identity federation, and cross-domain identity management.Knowledge of DevOps practices.Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture principles.Experience with audits, compliance frameworks, and remediation activities.Understanding of identity governance, RBAC, and access review workflows.M&A Specific Skills:Proven experience in managing complex integration projects, including mergers involving IAM capabilities, workflows, systems, and processes.Soft Skills:Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with various teams and stakeholders.Detail-oriented mindset to ensure precise access control configurations and compliance.Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities to troubleshoot access issues and design solutions for unique business requirements.Must be a self-starter who takes full ownership of projects from inception to completion, holding oneself accountable for the security and operation integrity of IAM platforms.Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced M&A environment.Adaptability to stay ahead of evolving IAM technologies and security threats. We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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