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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$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing endpoint and mobile architecture systems, ensuring reliable operations, and driving continuous improvement in IT support. Collaborate on complex projects while mentorin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $190K *

Drive innovation as a Principal Security Engineer, leading the design and development of cutting-edge AI security solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures and pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in cloud security engineering by managing a team of experts to design and implement robust security controls across AWS, Azure, and GCP, ensuring compliance and operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior DevSecOps Engineer, driving operational excellence in Linux and DB2 administration. Collaborate across teams to enhance application performance and security in a full...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the evolution of a FedRAMP-authorized SaaS platform by architecting solutions, enhancing security, and ensuring operational excellence in hybrid cloud environments. Solve complex engineering cha...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career by enhancing cloud security and compliance. Collaborate with engineering to strengthen infrastructure, manage vulnerabilities, and automate processes, ensuring robust protection of...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $253K *

Contribute to comprehensive controls testing and audit readiness initiatives, ensuring compliance across various frameworks. Lead assessments, manage audit preparations, and mentor junior staff while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $293K *

Transform the landscape of cybersecurity by leading controls testing, audit readiness, and compliance initiatives across diverse frameworks. Drive technical assessments and mentor teams to enhance sec...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Drive compliance excellence by leading controls testing, audit readiness, and technical assessments across diverse frameworks. Collaborate with teams to enhance security posture and mentor junior staf...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Elevate your career by leading controls testing and audit readiness initiatives. Collaborate with teams to assess compliance, enhance security architectures, and mentor junior staff while ensuring reg...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Transform compliance and audit readiness by leading control testing, assessing security architectures, and mentoring teams. Drive risk management initiatives across diverse frameworks while ensuring r...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Elevate your career by leading controls testing and audit readiness initiatives. Drive compliance across multiple frameworks, assess technical architectures, and mentor junior team members while ensur...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $253K *

Accelerate your career by leading controls testing and audit readiness initiatives across diverse frameworks, ensuring compliance and security for multi-platform architectures while mentoring junior t...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Champion audit readiness and compliance by leading control testing cycles, assessing gaps, and delivering technical architecture evaluations across diverse platforms and frameworks. Mentor teams while...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $293K *

Champion audit readiness and compliance by leading control testing cycles, assessing gaps, and delivering technical architecture evaluations across diverse platforms. Mentor teams while ensuring regul...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $253K *

Lead the charge in executing control testing and audit readiness across diverse frameworks. Manage compliance programs, assess technical architectures, and mentor junior staff while ensuring regulator...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity and compliance through rigorous controls testing, audit readiness, and technical assessments across diverse platforms and frameworks, ensuring r...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Champion compliance and audit readiness by leading control testing cycles, assessing security postures, and managing IAM compliance across diverse frameworks and platforms. Mentor teams while deliveri...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $253K *

Transform your career by leading controls testing and audit readiness initiatives. Drive compliance across multiple frameworks while mentoring junior team members and enhancing client relationships in...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $293K *

Drive audit readiness and compliance by leading control testing, assessing gaps, and advising on security architecture across diverse frameworks and platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance risk m...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Lead the charge in executing control testing and audit readiness across diverse frameworks, ensuring compliance and security for multi-platform architectures while mentoring junior team members and en...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $235K *

Unlock potential by leading security assessments and compliance initiatives. Drive audit readiness and technical architecture evaluations across diverse platforms, ensuring robust security measures an...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $293K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security compliance and audit readiness. Lead control testing, manage audit programs, and evaluate technical architectures across diverse platforms while ment...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $270K *

Innovate by leading control testing and audit readiness initiatives across diverse regulatory frameworks. Drive security compliance and technical architecture assessments while mentoring junior team m...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $235K *

Elevate security compliance and audit readiness by leading control testing, managing audit programs, and delivering technical architecture assessments across diverse platforms and regulatory framework...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.