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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$135K - $160K *

Lead the engineering of cutting-edge SIEM and SOAR platforms while advising clients on enhancing their security posture. Your expertise will shape customer onboarding and service design, ensuring effe...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform fragmented IT landscapes as you lead complex service integration projects, improving data flow and visibility across hybrid cloud and on-premise environments. Guide cross-functional teams an...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $225K *

Drive security innovation by shaping technical strategies and frameworks that protect sensitive data and systems. Collaborate across teams to embed security practices, mentor engineers, and ensure com...

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Reposted 6 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Elevate security standards by leading bug bounty programs, conducting audits, and enhancing software supply chain security. Collaborate across teams to build innovative tools that protect users and en...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex cloud and data center solutions by leading implementations, ensuring technical readiness, and delivering exceptional customer support throughout the project lifecycle. Drive innovati...

Savannah, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enhancing application security by partnering with client teams to implement secure DevOps practices, manage cloud security, and drive compliance initiatives, all while fostering str...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform the Teleport Core Product by tackling performance, scalability, and security challenges. Lead a distributed team to design, develop, and implement high-quality solutions while enhancing obse...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $175K *

Lead the development of robust security capabilities for a cutting-edge platform, ensuring secure identity and access management across diverse environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative security solutions, collaborating with sales teams to educate clients on overcoming operational challenges and enhancing their cybersecurity posture through ta...

Phoenix, AZRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive innovative security solutions, collaborating with sales teams to educate clients on challenges and deliver tailored strategies that enhance organizational safety and operation...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $198K *

Transform customer security by collaborating with sales to identify needs, demonstrating solutions, and educating partners on best practices in cybersecurity. Drive engagement through meetings and eve...

Vancouver, WARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $198K *

Partner with us to drive customer engagement by delivering tailored security solutions, addressing technical challenges, and enhancing operational safety through expert collaboration with sales and pa...

Portland, ORRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Advance your career by designing and optimizing AI-driven CI/CD pipelines, integrating automation tools, and mentoring engineers in a dynamic DevOps environment focused on RPA/BPM platforms and intell...

Georgia, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $278K *

Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team responsible for the reliability and scalability of critical data systems. Drive architectural decisions, incident response, and team development while...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on enhancing ingress proxy services. You'll drive security and performance improvements, owning features from design to production while collabora...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Innovate within our engineering team, leading AWS Cloud DevOps initiatives by driving cloud strategy, optimizing migration efforts, and enhancing automation practices while mentoring talent and shapin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion cloud security excellence by engineering robust solutions across AWS and GCP. Drive vulnerability remediation, system hardening, and compliance for federal clients while mentoring junior engi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining identity management across diverse platforms. You'll architect secure authentication and authorization systems, ensuring seamless access for users and organizations while...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $248K *

Drive the adoption of innovative technologies, shaping product direction through strategic collaboration with cross-functional teams and customer engagements. Validate new capabilities and create impa...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $165K *

Elevate enterprise security by supporting and enhancing multifactor authentication solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, implement, and maintain robust identity and access management tec...

Texas, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining technical support for enterprise customers. You'll own escalations, advocate for clients, and build scalable processes while collaborating with engineering to enhance our...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $250K *

Transform your career by building and operating AWS managed services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery, manage incidents, and achieve AWS MSP certification while lea...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $225K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of ServiceNow solutions, leading design and engineering efforts while mentoring teams. Drive technical excellence and innovation across projects, ensuring best pra...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $225K *

Join us to lead ServiceNow projects, providing expert design and engineering solutions. Collaborate with teams globally, mentor engineers, and drive technical excellence while ensuring client satisfac...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $218K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on cloud-native architecture, streamlining data systems. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance AWS capabilities, drive modernization, and...

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  •   5 - 7 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.