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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$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a senior engineer managing Active Directory services, ensuring security, availability, and recovery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support identity modernization...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing secure identity and access management solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance authentication, authorization, and AI security capabilities, ensuring...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $201K *

Drive the enterprise identity governance program, overseeing policies, processes, and controls to ensure secure access to technology resources. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance gover...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $201K *

Lead and optimize the enterprise identity governance program, ensuring effective access management and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures and mitigate ris...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $201K *

Redefine your career by leading the enterprise identity governance program, enhancing access controls, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and security across technology...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $201K *

Drive the enterprise identity governance program, enhancing access controls and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective identity lifecycle management and mitigate unaut...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $201K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our enterprise identity governance program, overseeing access certifications, lifecycle management, and compliance controls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ens...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $201K *

Lead the charge in enhancing enterprise identity governance, overseeing access management processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risks across the or...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $201K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our enterprise identity governance program, overseeing access management processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risks a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $247K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team of fullstack engineers focused on developing cutting-edge Privileged Access Management solutions. Collaborate on innovative projects, leverage AI tools, a...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $142K *

Help us elevate customer security by leading the design and development of innovative identity solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance authentication and registration capabilities, ensuring a s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $142K *

Champion the design and development of secure, scalable customer identity solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance authentication and registration capabilities while ensuring ex...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $142K *

Join a team that's redefining customer identity solutions by leading the design and development of secure, scalable applications that enhance user experiences while ensuring robust security across dig...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $156K *

Drive the management and optimization of the IdentityIQ platform, ensuring robust identity governance through effective access certifications, role engineering, and compliance controls while enhancing...

London, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $129K *

Elevate identity management by leading strategic initiatives and modernization efforts for a comprehensive IAM program. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure secure, scalable solutions that align wi...

London, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$215K - $260K *

Lead the charge in shaping IAM architecture for a cutting-edge AI cloud platform. Drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, and tackle high-impact security challenges while ensuring robust identity...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by implementing robust information security programs. Ensure data protection and compliance while collaborating with IT teams to mitigate risks and enhance security measures acro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $135K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role focused on optimizing identity and device systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance security, streamline processes, and implement innovative solutions that sup...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $98K *

Manage Azure AD integration and evolution within the IAM team, collaborating with business partners to enhance identity solutions and improve operational processes while providing senior-level support...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $98K *

Elevate your career by leading Azure AD initiatives within a dynamic IAM team. Collaborate with business partners to enhance identity solutions, drive automation, and support operational excellence in...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $98K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead Azure AD initiatives, collaborating with business partners to enhance identity management solutions and drive operational improvements in a fast-paced environment...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion identity lifecycle management by automating access processes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing security posture. Collaborate with teams to identify anomalies and streamline auditing while m...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing the identity lifecycle and access controls. Drive automation, ensure compliance, and lead investigations while mentoring teams to enhance security posture across platfo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing organizational security by developing security frameworks, assessing controls, and collaborating with technical teams to create a resilient security architecture for moder...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and delivery of security and identity solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance threat detection and prevention strategies while ensuring operational stability an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.