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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$115K - $140K *

Drive GRC initiatives by building and testing security controls, assessing risks, and automating evidence collection. Collaborate with teams to enhance compliance and support audits while ensuring eff...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Lead the modernization of HPC infrastructure, enhancing simulation-driven product development and optimizing engineering productivity across diverse environments and accounts...

Georgia, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$239K - $299K *

Drive technical excellence by leading a high-performing Sales Engineering team, scaling pre-sales capabilities, and influencing enterprise growth through strategic customer engagements and innovative...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $150K *

Manage and lead multiple IT projects of varying complexity, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives. Mentor junior team members and drive best practices in project management a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Advance quality engineering by leading automation architecture and strategy across teams. Collaborate with Engineering and Product to enhance testing practices, ensuring high standards and effective r...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$180K - $230K *

Drive team success by fostering a collaborative culture and high productivity. Lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and shape the technical roadmap to enhance user experiences while achieving...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering seamless technical solutions for clients. You'll scope, implement, and maintain risk screening and data integration workflows, ensuring optimal performance a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $180K *

Lead world-class demonstrations for our Go-to-Market team, enhancing customer engagement, providing technical insights, and driving product solutions. Collaborate closely with Account Executives and E...

California, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing complex operational workflows that enhance service delivery and client experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement...

Johnson City, TNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$118K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee the implementation and support of enterprise solutions, ensuring quality control and project management excellence while collaborating with clients on technical deployme...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $175K *

Champion AI innovation by engaging with clients to identify and prototype high-value use cases. Blend technical expertise with advisory skills to drive AI solutions, enhancing productivity and transfo...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $175K *

Lead the design and delivery of large-scale AI systems, driving architecture and modernization initiatives while ensuring compliance and interoperability across platforms. Mentor teams and establish b...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Champion the architecture of a patient services platform, integrating Salesforce Life Sciences Cloud and .NET/Azure. Collaborate with teams to define standards, drive adoption, and ensure a secure, sc...

Kentucky, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $251K *

Pioneer innovative technology strategies and architectural solutions across Agile teams, driving AI-enabled engineering transformation and ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions for ent...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by leading talent acquisition efforts to attract and retain top clinical and non-clinical talent. Collaborate with leadership to optimize recruitment strategies and enhance employe...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $154K *

Accelerate progress at our company by designing and building automated regression capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing efficiency and reliability, ensuring faster r...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform utility data into actionable insights as a Staff Data Engineer. Leverage your expertise in data engineering and applied data science to design robust data pipelines and models, collaborating...

Austin, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$466K - $500K+*

Elevate your career by building a cutting-edge ML data platform that enhances productivity for ML practitioners. Collaborate with experts to create innovative solutions for feature computation and sha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $134K *

Engage in the dynamic field of fiber network infrastructure, supporting data integrity and documentation. This entry-level role offers training in digital modeling and cross-functional teamwork, pavin...

Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to support ITSM processes and enhance service delivery. Drive process maturity and optimize solutions while ensuring operational stability and customer satisfaction across the service li...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $140K *

Lead the design and optimization of hybrid infrastructure, focusing on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. Ensure secure, scalable, and reliable technology solutions that align with business needs whil...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$144K - $288K *

Lead the design and evolution of a cutting-edge platform on Google Cloud, integrating AI agents for development and operations. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and optimize performance i...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by architecting and enhancing next-gen research platforms, driving automation and reliability to provide researchers with cutting-edge tools. Collaborate in a dynamic environment brid...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $105K *

Manage and grow a portfolio of enterprise accounts, focusing on retention and expansion. Build strong relationships, identify growth opportunities, and ensure customers realize ongoing value from solu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$133K - $155K *

Champion incident response excellence by leading investigations, automating processes, and enhancing security posture in a cloud-native environment. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective incident...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.