Identity and Access Management Engineer Jobs

Explore Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer jobs on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more. IAM engineers help organizations protect systems and data by designing, implementing, and maintaining secure identity, authentication, and access controls.

What Does an Identity and Access Management Engineer Do?

IAM engineers build and operate the systems that determine who can access applications, infrastructure, and sensitive information. Responsibilities may include configuring single sign-on (SSO) and multifactor authentication (MFA), managing identity lifecycle workflows, automating provisioning and deprovisioning, and supporting role-based access control. They also investigate access issues, monitor controls, and partner with security, IT, compliance, and application teams.

Common IAM Engineer Skills and Technologies

Employers often seek experience with identity providers and directory services, access governance, privileged access management, federation standards such as SAML and OpenID Connect, and automation using scripting or APIs. Familiarity with cloud platforms, security frameworks, audit requirements, and platforms such as Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, or SailPoint may also be valuable. Specific requirements vary by organization and role.

IAM Engineer Career Opportunities

IAM engineering roles span industries that rely on secure access to business-critical systems, including technology, financial services, healthcare, and consulting. Depending on experience and specialization, professionals may advance into IAM architecture, identity security leadership, security engineering, or broader cybersecurity roles.

Find High-Paying Identity and Access Management Engineer Jobs

Browse Identity and Access Management Engineer openings on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for responsibilities, required technologies, location, and compensation details to find a role aligned with your expertise and career goals.

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$238K - $280K *

Shape the future of internal attack engineering by leading a skilled team to innovate and maintain cutting-edge offensive security capabilities, ensuring safe, autonomous attacks across enterprise net...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $95K *

Empower innovation by designing and executing building automation systems for critical infrastructure. Collaborate with engineers and vendors to ensure optimal system integration and performance in a...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by driving DevOps and SRE practices, enhancing operational excellence, and collaborating with teams to ensure high availability and performance. Play a key role in automation, mo...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Reimagine enterprise-grade authorization systems by designing scalable, secure solutions that enhance user access management. Lead architectural direction and foster collaboration across teams to deli...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead and inspire a high-performing Solutions Engineering team, driving technical pre-sales excellence and shaping customer engagement with our AI-powered identity security platform to enhance security...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $163K *

Champion innovative solutions by leveraging software engineering and cybersecurity expertise. Collaborate with researchers to enhance systems, automate processes, and deliver impactful tools that driv...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by overseeing a zero trust security framework. Drive strategic initiatives across identity, data protection, and network security, collaborating with leadership to en...

Phoenix, AZRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$111K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading cybersecurity efforts for a federal platform. Collaborate with engineers to ensure secure deployments, manage compliance, and drive vulnerability remediation in a fast-pace...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$161K - $220K *

Advance your career as a Staff Security Engineer, leading security initiatives, mentoring teams, and enhancing client data protection while driving cross-functional projects and improving incident res...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $166K *

Optimize your career by ensuring the performance and scalability of critical AWS platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, automated solutions while enhancing operational e...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $166K *

Elevate the performance and reliability of critical AWS cloud platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize infrastructure, automate processes, and ensure secure, scalable solutions t...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $166K *

Accelerate automation initiatives by developing end-to-end solutions using Ansible, Python, and RESTful APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compl...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $110K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on enhancing cyber security through innovative big data solutions. Leverage your expertise in Linux and distributed systems to support critical in...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Serve as a key technical expert in Okta-based identity solutions, leading design, implementation, and management for federal clients. Drive strategy and ensure compliance with security standards while...

Chantilly, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Solve security challenges by owning and enhancing our security program. Lead CorpSec, SecOps, and compliance efforts while building a robust security culture in a fast-paced, remote environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving the evolution of AWS environments and CI/CD pipelines, enhancing observability and security, while collaborating with engineers to optimize platform reliability and perform...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $250K *

Lead the charge in enhancing the reliability and scalability of a global multi-tenant platform. Drive SRE strategy, foster collaboration across teams, and ensure operational excellence while developin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $125K *

Empower your career by securing cloud environments and automating security workflows. Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to deploy tools, troubleshoot issues, and enhance security posture a...

Austin, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $140K *

Join a team that's empowering customers by providing expert guidance on cloud and server technologies. You will lead deployments, troubleshoot issues, and advocate for best practices, ensuring top-not...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate incident response capabilities by developing dashboards and alerts, optimizing cloud performance, and ensuring security compliance. Collaborate with product teams to enhance IAM needs while dr...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $168K *

Drive sales success by engaging clients, leading teams, and delivering tailored Identity Security solutions. Collaborate with partners to exceed revenue goals while ensuring exceptional customer exper...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $304K *

Join a team that's driving technical innovation by architecting scalable systems for public sector cloud platforms. Lead engineering excellence and mentor teams while ensuring reliability and resilien...

Cambridge, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K *

Transform our Workday environment by optimizing HCM and Payroll systems, ensuring seamless integrations and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and drive strategic improvem...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of security engineering by embedding robust practices into development. Collaborate with engineers to enhance platform security, automate compliance, and build scalable tools that emp...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $214K *

Oversee and enhance security measures across network, compliance, and access management. Collaborate with teams to design and implement resilient infrastructure while leading a high-performing securit...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Identity and Access Management Engineer do?question toggle

    An IAM Engineer designs, implements, and maintains systems that manage digital identities and control access to applications, infrastructure, and data. The work can include SSO, MFA, identity lifecycle automation, access governance, and troubleshooting.

  • What skills are commonly required for IAM Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include identity providers and directory services, SSO and MFA, access control, identity lifecycle management, scripting or API automation, and familiarity with cloud environments. Some roles also request experience with SAML, OpenID Connect, privileged access management, or access governance platforms.

  • Which tools and platforms may IAM Engineers use?question toggle

    Depending on the employer, IAM Engineers may work with platforms such as Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, or SailPoint, along with cloud identity services, directory technologies, and security automation tools.

  • How much do Identity and Access Management Engineers earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies by experience, location, industry, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for salary and compensation details.

  • Where can I find Identity and Access Management Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted Identity and Access Management Engineer opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, and use each listing to review qualifications, location, and compensation.