IAM Engineer

The Clearing House

$100K — $120K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in Identity & Access Management or related IT roles
  • Hands-on experience with IAM platforms like Okta, Azure AD, or ForgeRock
  • Strong understanding of SSO, MFA, OAuth, and similar concepts
  • Experience with Active Directory and/or LDAP
  • Familiar with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for identity and access issues
  • Excellent cross-functional communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain IAM solutions for users and applications
  • Manage identity lifecycle processes such as provisioning and access reviews
  • Support Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) enhancements
  • Integrate IAM platforms with cloud services and SaaS applications
  • Collaborate with security and compliance teams to meet regulations
  • Troubleshoot IAM access issues and provide higher-level support
  • Develop and maintain IAM documentation and standards

Benefits

  • Favorable working environment with adequate lighting and temperature
  • Standard office equipment provided
  • Opportunities to collaborate with security and compliance teams
  • Involvement in IAM-related projects and security initiatives
  • Potential for professional development in a cloud-first organization
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

We are seeking a mid-level Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer to help design, implement, and support secure identity solutions across the organization. This role partners closely with security, IT, and application teams to ensure users have the right access to the right systems at the right time-while maintaining strong security and compliance standards. The ideal candidate has hands-on IAM experience, understands modern identity architectures, and is comfortable operating in a hybrid or cloud-first environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, implement, and maintain IAM solutions for workforce and application access
  • Manage identity lifecycle processes including provisioning, deprovisioning, role management, and access reviews
  • Support and enhance Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and federation integrations
  • Integrate IAM platforms with cloud services, SaaS applications, and on-prem systems
  • Collaborate with security, compliance, and audit teams to meet regulatory and policy requirements
  • Troubleshoot access issues and provide Tier 2/3 IAM support
  • Develop and maintain IAM documentation, standards, and procedures
  • Participate in IAM-related projects, upgrades, and security initiatives
  • Monitor IAM systems for performance, availability, and security events


Qualifications Required:
  • 5+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management, cybersecurity, or related IT roles
  • Hands-on experience with IAM platforms (e.g., Okta, Azure AD / Entra ID, Ping, SailPoint, ForgeRock, CyberArk)
  • Strong understanding of authentication and authorization concepts (SSO, MFA, OAuth, OIDC, SAML)
  • Experience with Active Directory and/or LDAP
  • Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex identity and access issues
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally


Qualifications Desired:
  • Experience with identity governance and administration (IGA) tools
  • Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Python, or similar)
  • Knowledge of zero trust and least-privilege access models
  • Experience supporting compliance frameworks (SOX, SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.)
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Identity, Okta, CISSP, Security+, or similar


Physical demands and work environment:

Work is generally sedentary in nature. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.

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