Staff IT Engineer (IAM)

Headway

$120K — $160K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a SaaS environment focusing on Identity & Access Management, preferably with Okta.
  • Subject matter expertise in IAM technologies; proven track record in IdP implementation and JML automation.
  • Experience in leading large-scale access control deployments and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Strong skills in synthesizing and presenting technical solutions to stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated project ownership and management with autonomy.
  • Team-oriented with a growth mindset, actively seeking and providing feedback.
  • Current on technology and privacy best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Design and standardize IAM lifecycle workflows for employee accounts.
  • Drive automation of provisioning, de-provisioning, and access changes to enhance efficiency.
  • Complete and maintain key Identity Provider integrations for business applications.
  • Lead the organization-wide Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) initiative to align access with job functions.
  • Maintain documentation for core applications and processes.
  • Address and resolve identity-related incidents and service requests.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to establish IAM policies that promote a least-privilege culture.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to significantly impact the future of mental healthcare through technology.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on operational efficiency.
  • Collaborative company culture emphasizing feedback and growth.
  • Engagement in large-scale, meaningful projects with high visibility.
  • Access to modern tools and technologies in the IAM space.
Full Job Description
Building a new mental healthcare system at Headway is only possible because of the scale and leverage that software can provide. The IT team at Headway is an essential function at Headway that builds operational efficiency into everything we do, giving our organization the tools needed to achieve our goals of reshaping mental healthcare. In this role, you'll have the unique opportunity to be the builder and driver of our dedicated, in-house IT Engineering efforts. You will execute projects, both technically and organizationally, to tackle challenges as the company continues to rapidly scale.

You'll love this role if you want to:
  • Design, develop, and standardize the IAM lifecycle and associated workflows for Headway employee accounts.
  • Drive automation and integration excellence by configuring and managing workflows to automate provisioning, de-provisioning, and access changes, eliminating manual effort and ensuring speed and accuracy.
  • Strengthen the security foundation by completing and maintaining key IdP integrations of varying levels of complexity with business applications.
  • Lead the transition to least-privilege. Actively drive and support the organization-wide Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) initiative, ensuring access is governed by job function and need.
  • Maintain documentation for all core applications and processes.
  • Address and resolve identity related incidents and escalated service requests.
  • Work collaboratively with major stakeholders to establish IAM policies and governance that foster a culture of least-privilege.
You may be a good fit if you:
  • An experienced SaaS environment expert with at least 5 years in a fast paced, supporting a distributed workforce, specifically focused on Identity & Access Management (Okta experience is strongly preferred).
  • Possess subject matter expertise in IAM technologies; you've led large scale projects to completion centered on IdP implementation, JML automation, and integrating SaaS applications using APIs, SCIM, and OIDC/SAML protocols.
  • You've driven organization change by leading or playing a significant role in large scale company access controls deployments that require cross functional collaboration and user impact management.
  • You excel at partnering with stakeholders across the business to synthesize and present technical solutions that drive business efficiency.
  • You practice methodical project ownership and management with autonomy by consistently planning and executing work with visibility.
  • Are a team player who actively seeks and provides feedback with a growth mindset.
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest technology and privacy best practices and requirements.
Tools we use:
  • Identity and Access Management: Okta, Lumos
  • Email and Messaging: Gmail and Slack
  • Document Creation and Collaboration: Google Workspace, Confluence
  • Credential Management: 1Password
  • Ticketing: Jira Service Desk, ZenDesk, Jira Projects
  • Project Planning: Jira
  • Endpoint Management: Iru, InTune, ChromeOS, Kolide


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