FINRA · 18 hours ago
Lead Identity Access Management (IAM) Engineer/Architect
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $243K/yr
7+ years expFinra is a financial regulatory organization that is seeking a Lead IAM Engineer/Architect to lead enterprise IAM initiatives from planning through implementation. The role involves developing custom Java-based solutions within SailPoint IdentityIQ and managing complex access provisioning workflows while collaborating with security and compliance teams.
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Responsibilities
Lead enterprise IAM initiatives from planning through implementation
Design and develop custom Java-based solutions within SailPoint IdentityIQ
Lead the architecture of robust, scalable IAM solutions across hybrid environments
Collaborate on system architecture decisions and integration patterns
Design role modeling and certification campaigns
Write and modify Java code within SailPoint for custom business logic (not just scripting - actual application development)
Develop custom connectors and perform connector customization
Configure and optimize workflow configuration
Lead implementation of comprehensive testing strategies for IAM solutions
Troubleshoot complex identity issues across hybrid environments
Build and maintain AWS/Azure cloud access automation using Python/PowerShell
Implement AWS IAM with hands-on policy creation and automation
Manage complex access provisioning/deprovisioning workflows
Integrate Active Directory/Azure AD administration and integration
Create and maintain technical documentation for audit purposes
Mentor junior engineers on SailPoint development, IAM architecture, and security best practices
Coach and train colleagues in best practices for IAM development
Lead cross-functional teams on IAM transformation projects
Champion collaborative resolution of complex identity issues
Provide feedback on processes and recommend improvements
Partner with security and compliance teams on governance frameworks
Communicate complex IAM concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Openly share progress and priorities with key stakeholders
Lead projects using Agile/Scrum methodologies
Ensure all work products meet enterprise security standards
Lead secure coding practices for IAM components
Create and maintain technical documentation for audit purposes
Design solutions supporting governance and compliance requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline with at least seven (7) years of related experience, or equivalent training and/or work experience
Experience must include direct experience in leading key areas such as: securing networks and systems architecture, design and implementation, secure software assurance, intrusion detection, defense and incident response, security configuration management, access controls design and implementation and security policy and standards development
In-depth knowledge of more than one communications protocol
Experience managing several Cyber Security tools, including: Configuration Assessment, Log Aggregation, Integrity Verification, Web Application Security Testing, Network Access Control System, Network Intrusion prevention systems, and Endpoint Security Solutions
Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships that improved the quality of work products
Should be well organized, thorough, and able to handle competing priorities
Ability to maintain focus and develop proficiency in new skills rapidly
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Excellent planning skills
Willingness to accept new challenges and grasp new or changing concepts, technologies and procedures
In-depth knowledge across all areas of Information Security
Preferred
Master's degree and past Financial Services industry experience
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life, and spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability, long-term care, business travel accident, disability and legal
401(k) plan with company match and eligibility for participation in an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Adoption assistance
Backup family care
Surrogacy benefits
Employee assistance
Wellness programs
15 days of paid time off
5 personal days
9 sick days
Two volunteer service days
Military leave
Jury duty leave
Bereavement leave
Voting and election official leave for federal, state or local primary and general elections
Care of a family member leave (available after 90 days of employment)
Childbirth and parental leave (available after 90 days of employment)
Nine paid holidays
Company
FINRA
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is an independent regulator for securities firms doing business in the U.S. It is a sub-organization of Thrivent.
1001-5000 employees
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Senior Vice President
Michael Solomon
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