SECU · 2 months ago
Sr Security Engineer - IAM
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSECU is a credit union that believes in the philosophy of 'People Helping People.' They are seeking a Senior Security Engineer specializing in Identity and Access Management (IAM) to lead the design and implementation of IAM solutions, enhance security posture, and mentor junior engineers. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to optimize IAM frameworks and ensure compliance with security regulations.
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Responsibilities
Assist with implementation and maintenance of technical security solutions including planning, deployment coordination, change management, documentation, and training to enhance SECU’s security posture
Configure and tune security tools, integrate them with enterprise controls, and evaluate vendor offerings and new tools to improve security responsiveness
Identify and recommend opportunities for documentation enhancements, cost savings, service quality improvements, and operational efficiency
Support governance and compliance efforts by participating in assessments and remediation activities to ensure adherence to security standards and regulations
Participate in on-call rotation and serve as a resource for technical support of information security technologies and mentor junior engineers
Pursue and maintain skills and certifications to stay current with advancing cybersecurity trends and best practices
Responsibilities will include participation in special assignments and cross-functional initiatives as required
Qualification
Required
Candidate must live in North Carolina or contiguous state
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field
+ Additional 3 years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of degree
Minimum 5 year of experience in related field
Primary IAM Solution Experience
Experience with Okta, SailPoint, and Cloud Identity solutions like Entra and AWS are preferred
General IAM Solutions
Proficient in implementing or supporting two or more IAM solutions such as PAM, SSO, Directory Services, IGA, CIAM, and MFA
Experience in implementing integrations between multiple IAM solutions
Knowledge of cloud directories such as Entra ID, AWS Directory Service, and Google Cloud Identity
Knowledge of hybrid IAM environments and cloud-to-cloud identity integration
Understanding of APIs how they are used to integrate IAM systems with other applications
Authentication and Authorization Protocols
Understanding of authentication and authorization protocols such as OAuth2.0, OIDC (OpenID Connect), SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language), LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), Kerberos, and XACML (eXtensible Access Control Markup Language)
IAM Governance and Compliance
Familiarity with IAM governance frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOX, and GDPR
Experience with audit and compliance reporting
User Lifecycle Management
Experience in provisioning and de-provisioning user accounts, including Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) processes
Experience with automation of user lifecycle management using tools such as PowerShell, Python, or IAM orchestration tools
Experience in implementation or support of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)
Security and Risk Management
Understanding of IAM's role in broader security frameworks and risk management
Understanding of threat modeling and risk assessment related to identity and access
Incident Response and Forensics
Ability to support IAM-related incident response efforts, including identifying and mitigating identity-based security incidents
Understanding of forensic analysis related to identity breaches
Automation and Scripting
Ability to leverage and understand scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automating tasks
Collaboration and Leadership
Experience in participating in cross-functional teams in IAM initiatives
Ability to collaborate with security, IT operations, developers, and business stakeholders to align IAM solutions with organizational goals
Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills
Strong problem-solving skills for troubleshooting and resolving IAM issues
Analytical skills for identifying patterns and improving IAM processes
Preferred
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field
Preferred 5+ direct years of experience
Professional certifications such as: CISSP, CISA, CISM, GIAC, CGEIT, CRISC, OSCE, or other relevant industry certification and/or desire to obtain such certifications
Experience working within a DevOps environment
Experience in managing IAM projects from inception to delivery
Understanding of FFIEC audit guidelines for banking regulators
Company
SECU
Even though we're North Carolina's largest credit union, we're still just "people helping people." We currently serve over 2.6 million members through more than 270 branch offices - and growing! Members have 24/7 access to account services from over 1,100 ATMs, as well as via phone, our website, and the SECU Mobile App.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Leigh Brady
President and CEO
Recent News
2025-10-23
State Employees' Credit Union (SECU)
2025-09-17
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