Beacon Hill ยท 12 hours ago
Senior IAM Engineer
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expBeacon Hill is a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, and they are seeking an experienced Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to provide subject matter expertise and technical leadership in the design, architecture, and implementation of secure, scalable consumer-facing identity solutions. This role includes driving automation, leading resolution efforts for complex issues, and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring compliance with security best practices and regulatory requirements.
Staffing Agency
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a robust IAM architecture for a SaaS platform, ensuring compliance with security best practices and regulatory requirements
Lead the configuration and integration of identity services, including authentication, authorization, SSO, MFA, and lifecycle management
Oversee day-to-day operations of IAM systems, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
Implement policies and controls to safeguard identities, manage privileged access, and maintain adherence to industry standards
Drive automation for user provisioning, access reviews, and governance workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce risk
Partner with security, cloud, and application teams to align IAM strategies with business objectives and mentor junior engineers
Qualification
Required
5+ years of proven hands-on experience in IAM security engineering and operations
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Development, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Federation & Protocol Expertise: Experience with multiple federation platforms (PingID, Okta, Descope, Entra) and strong understanding of SAML, OIDC, OAuth2
Solution Architecture & Integration: Ability to design and implement IAM solutions that integrate seamlessly with enterprise applications
Automation & Development Skills: Expertise in automation tools and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform)
API & Self-Service Enablement: Experience building API-driven solutions and self-service workflows
Cloud Identity Management: Hands-on experience with AWS IAM, Azure AD, and GCP IAM
DevSecOps & CI/CD Familiarity: Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and secure development practices
Technical Leadership & Troubleshooting: Ability to mentor and resolve complex issues
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred
Advanced certifications: CISSP, CCSP, Okta Certified Professional, Ping Identity Certified
Experience with identity governance (IGA) and privileged access management (PAM)
Advanced knowledge of securing identities in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Familiarity with Zero Trust frameworks and passwordless authentication strategies
Strong background in API security and OAuth2 flows for microservices
Experience designing IAM solutions for high-volume consumer-facing applications
Hands-on experience embedding IAM controls into CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
Proven track record leading IAM projects in large-scale, regulated environments
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Federal and state leave programs
Company
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.
1001-5000 employees
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