Autodesk · 2 weeks ago
Senior Principal IAM Sec Eng
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $258K/yr
10+ years expAutodesk is a company that creates innovative software for various industries. They are seeking a Senior Principal IAM Security Engineer to lead the strategy and execution of secure identity solutions across the enterprise, focusing on Zero Trust enforcement and identity governance.
3D TechnologyArchitectureConstructionManufacturingSoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Act as a strategic IAM lead and subject matter expert, driving secure identity architecture across SailPoint, Entra ID (Azure AD), AWS IAM, and PAM platforms—while remaining technology-agnostic and outcome-focused
Drive the implementation of Zero Trust identity controls: phishing-resistant MFA, device-aware conditional access, and least-privilege enforcement
Define and govern lifecycle management, classification, and policy for Non-Human Identities (NHIs) such as service accounts and automation agents
Manage and enhance Threat Detection platforms and CIEM components
Design and deploy Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) frameworks across Autodesk, enabling Day 1 access automation and alignment to job functions
Build and maintain integrations between IAM platforms and enterprise systems using APIs, SCIM, Webhooks, and other protocols
Experience securing and automating identity for DevOps environments and CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with modern authentication protocols (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, SPIFFE)
Strong documentation skills and a track record of policy/standards development
Passion for collaboration, mentoring, and building secure-by-default environments
Develop automation for provisioning, deprovisioning, access reviews, and certification workflows using scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or equivalent
Partner across business units to influence platform teams, drive adoption of identity standards, and streamline access governance practices
Collaborate with Compliance and Audit to implement controls for SOX, SOC2, FedRAMP, and internal policy requirements
Serve as a mentor and technical coach to junior engineers, fostering team growth and security excellence
Participate in architecture reviews, incident response, and risk assessments related to IAM
Qualification
Required
10+ years in IAM and Security Engineering, with 3+ years in a principal-level capacity
Ability to map threats against human and non-human identities and implement a strategic plan to reduce and eliminate risks
Deep, technology-agnostic understanding of identity security, access governance, and lifecycle management
Hands-on experience with SailPoint, Azure AD/Entra ID, AWS IAM, CyberArk, or equivalent platforms
Strong experience with coding/scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and building integrations using REST APIs, SCIM, and web services
Proven ability to lead identity programs across hybrid cloud environments and influence cross-functional teams
Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOX, SOC2, ISO 27001) and governance-focused access reviews
Excellent communication skills; able to influence engineers, business partners, and senior leadership
Benefits
Health and financial benefits
Time away
Everyday wellness
Annual cash bonuses
Commissions for sales roles
Stock grants
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Autodesk
Autodesk develops 3D design software for use in the architecture, engineering, construction, and media industries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5BKey Investors
CitibankOK Blockchain Capital
2025-07-01Acquired
2025-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2020-08-25Seed
Leadership Team
Andrew Anagnost
President and Chief Executive Officer
Janesh Moorjani
CFO
Recent News
2026-01-14
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