Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
5+ years of hands-on experience in IAM technologies and solutions.
Expertise in major Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platforms like SailPoint or Saviynt.
Familiarity with authentication platforms such as Okta and Entra ID.
Strong scripting skills in PowerShell and SQL; Python is a plus.
Solid understanding of IAM concepts and compliance regulations like GDPR and SOX.
Responsibilities
Design and manage IAM controls for workforce and workload, including governance and lifecycle management.
Collaborate with IT and security teams to implement IAM solutions across platforms and integrate AI.
Develop and document workflows and custom IAM solutions to enhance business functionalities.
Monitor IAM systems to identify and resolve security and access issues.
Conduct audits to ensure compliance with IAM policies and standards.
Act as a subject matter expert for IAM platforms and provide technical support to stakeholders.
Stay updated on trends in IAM and agentic trust.
Benefits
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies in IAM.
Collaborative environment with IT and security teams.
Hands-on role with significant responsibility in IAM solutions.
Professional development opportunities in a growing field.
Access to the latest tools and technologies in identity and access management.
Full Job Description
Balyasny Asset Management is expanding their Identity & Access management program and seeking a candidate for a Senior Identity and Access Management Engineer (IAM Engineer) role. The Senior IAM Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing identity and access management solutions. This role involves working closely with technology and security teams to ensure that access to systems and data is secure and compliant with organizational policies and regulations. The role will be hands-on, and will require experience designing, implementing, and operating IAM processes and technology. While this role will primarily focus on IAM, we are seeking a well-rounded professional who understands the breadth of Information Security, especially data security and its intersection with IAM through data access governance. Lastly, this role will also require integrating IAM controls and solutions with AI, and leveraging AI to help accomplish these goals.
This position will report to BAM's Identity and Access Management Lead.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and manage IAM controls and solutions for both workforce and workload (human and agentic), including identity and account governance, authentication, authorization, provisioning, lifecycle management, and secrets management.
Collaborate with IT and security teams to design, map, implement, and maintain IAM controls, solutions, and integrations between platforms, systems, and applications across the organization, including AI.
Develop, document, and maintain workflows and custom solutions as needed to address BAM's IAM requirements or provide additional functionalities and automation to the business.
Monitor and analyze IAM systems to identify and resolve security and access issues.
Conduct regular audits and assessments of systems to ensure their effectiveness and compliance with IAM policies and standards.
Operate as a subject matter expert (SME) for IAM platforms, tools, integrations, and processes, to provide full technical support and guidance to users and stakeholders.
Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in identity and access management, especially agentic trust.
Create and maintain accurate documentation on IAM policies, standards, and processes.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
5+ years of hands-on engineering experience in IAM technologies, products, and solutions:
Expert in any major IGA platform (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt, etc.)
Familiar with major authentication platforms (e.g., Okta, Entra ID, etc.).
Familiar with any major secrets management (PAM) platform (e.g., CyberArk / Idira, Delinea, HashiCorp Vault, etc.).
Familiar with leveraging major AI models (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, etc.) for IAM or Information Security work.
Strong understanding of IAM concepts, frameworks, and best practices, including:
MFA, FIDO2, passkey, verifiable credential, etc.
Access modeling, *BAC, real-time authorization, etc.
GLBA, GDPR, SOX, SEC Regulations, DORA, etc.
Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, SQL). Python will be a plus.
Strong technical background.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Bonus Points For:
Certified SailPoint or Saviynt engineer or architect.
Experience with MCP development.
Experience in Okta, AD, Azure / Entra ID / O365 / Exchange, AWS IAM.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, Security+, OSCP, SANS, etc.
Don't have all of the skills listed above? Have extra skills you think are important that we haven't thought of? Please, let us know by applying and telling us a bit more about yourself and why you think you're qualified!
About Balyasny Asset Management L.P.
Balyasny Asset Management L.P. is a global investment firm that manages hedge funds and private investment funds. The company was founded in 2001 by Dmitry Balyasny and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. employs a multi-strategy approach to investing and focuses on generating alpha through a combination of fundamental analysis and quantitative research. The company has a strong track record of performance and has received numerous awards for its investment strategies.
