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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$175K - $195K *

Shape the future of enterprise AI solutions by leading technical delivery and client engagement. Utilize your expertise in AI platforms to create measurable outcomes and drive adoption, while collabor...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $105K *

Take ownership of high-touch engagements with premier clients, ensuring swift resolution of technical issues. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance processes and improve customer experiences whil...

Denver, CORemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a technical leader driving enterprise identity and messaging services. Manage a talented team of engineers, ensuring reliable operations and security in a hybrid environment w...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading cloud infrastructure design and automation. As a senior technical leader, you'll mentor engineers, optimize systems, and ensure robust, secure solutions for clients whil...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving hardware security assessments, improving client security postures, and delivering actionable insights. Collaborate with teams and engage directly with clients while enhanci...

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Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $190K *

Transform customer security strategies by collaborating with sales teams to identify needs, demonstrate solutions, and educate partners on best practices, ensuring organizations are safeguarded agains...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance application security across web apps, APIs, and cloud services. Collaborate with development squads to prioritize vulnerabilities and implement proactive remediation str...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform application security practices by enhancing web, API, and cloud service protections. Collaborate with development teams to remediate vulnerabilities and integrate security into CI/CD workflo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$151K - $178K *

Shape the future of compliance and trust in software security. Lead external examinations, manage customer diligence, and oversee third-party risk operations while mentoring a growing team dedicated t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $197K *

The Senior Sales Engineer at Obsidian Security will drive and manage the technical evaluation stage of the sales process while mentoring the team. This role requires expertise in SaaS security challen...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate cybersecurity and AI security growth by forging strategic client partnerships. Drive complex pursuits, develop tailored solutions, and translate client needs into actionable programs that enha...

New York, NYRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engage with senior stakeholders to drive cybersecurity and AI security growth. Leverage expertise to identify opportunities, build relationships, and orchestrate complex solutions that align with clie...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $180K *

Optimize enterprise network security with hands-on design, implementation, and mentoring. Lead complex projects, drive client success, and contribute to evolving tech standards while cultivating relat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the technical health of a claims platform by enhancing applications, ensuring system stability, and bridging engineering with business needs. This hybrid role combines hands-on development with s...

Cincinnati, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$204K - $290K *

Advance core customer identity and access management capabilities by designing and delivering secure backend services that enhance user experiences for both B2C and B2B platforms, ensuring robust perf...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$181K - $241K *

Drive the design and development of core CIAM backend services ensuring strong security, scalability, and operational excellence for customer registration, authentication, and account lifecycle manage...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$142K - $161K *

Lead the charge in automating IT processes, enhancing operational efficiency through innovative workflows and integrations. Own critical automation platforms, ensuring reliability and continuous impro...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $161K *

Unlock potential by automating IT processes and workflows. In this senior role, you'll own and enhance automation systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$201K - $352K *

Lead critical product security initiatives, driving incident response and vulnerability management. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective resolution of security issues, enhancing the overall se...

Santa Clara, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $230K *

Advance your career by ensuring seamless performance of AI systems in diverse environments. Collaborate with customers and teams, automating and maintaining infrastructure for reliability across uncla...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in enhancing reliability across a financial services platform by guiding SRE teams, establishing best practices, and architecting robust AWS infrastructure to support millions of trans...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $184K *

Pioneer the development and operational convergence through automation, designing CI/CD pipelines and driving release process efficiency to enhance software delivery across diverse teams and projects...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join our Governance, Risk & Compliance team to design and review security architectures, translate regulatory requirements into technical controls, and lead risk assessments, ensuring robust security...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$175K - $200K *

Take ownership of transformative security solutions by leading complex client engagements in vulnerability management and exposure assessment. Drive risk-based strategies and architect innovative prog...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Develop and execute cybersecurity growth strategies, fostering executive relationships and leading complex pursuits. Leverage expertise to shape solutions and drive account expansion within institutio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   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.