Staff IT Engineer (IAM)

Headway

$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in a SaaS environment focusing on Identity & Access Management (IAM); Okta preferred.
  • Expertise in IAM technologies, including leading IdP implementation and automation projects.
  • Experience in large-scale access control deployments that involve cross-functional collaboration.
  • Strong ability to communicate technical solutions to diverse stakeholders.
  • Proven project management skills with a focus on planning and execution.
  • Team-oriented with a collaborative approach, seeking and providing feedback.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of technology and privacy best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Design and standardize the IAM lifecycle and workflows for employee accounts.
  • Automate provisioning and access changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Implement and maintain key IdP integrations with business applications.
  • Lead the company's transition to a least-privilege access model through RBAC.
  • Document core applications and processes to ensure clarity and compliance.
  • Resolve identity-related incidents and service requests promptly.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to establish IAM policies that support least-privilege culture.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborative team culture focused on innovation and feedback.
  • Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies for IAM.
  • Exposure to large-scale projects that impact the entire organization.
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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