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 - $120K *

Lead the integration of security into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring secure software delivery through automation and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Drive the implementation of security controls...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $255K *

Shape the future of application security by mentoring teams, driving initiatives, and enhancing security practices. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify vulnerabilities and implement...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $220K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security tooling for compliance and cybersecurity. Collaborate with engineering teams to automate security checks, ensuring a robust pipeline that balances speed and secur...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in shaping security solutions across multiple domains, driving technical direction and collaboration to address complex security challenges and enhance risk management company-wide...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Champion security solutions across multiple domains, driving technical direction and collaboration to address complex security challenges company-wide. Influence risk management and ensure robust secu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Transform security solutions across multiple domains, driving technical direction and collaboration to address high-risk items and enhance Meta's security posture company-wide. Lead cross-functional t...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Transform your career by leading security solutions across multiple domains, driving technical direction, and influencing company-wide risk management strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $161K *

Innovate enterprise security solutions by designing and enhancing security technologies, collaborating across teams to ensure robust protection of infrastructure and cloud environments while driving o...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $223K *

Innovate secure identity solutions by designing scalable authentication services for distributed systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform integrity and trustworthiness in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $264K *

Lead the Offensive Security Team, driving product security initiatives and ensuring robust protection of corporate and production infrastructure while collaborating with engineers and business teams t...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $226K *

Transform the future of identity operations by building reliable autonomous agents. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance AI software, ensuring quality and efficiency for over 20,000 customers wh...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$224K - $308K *

Empower our team to build innovative digital workers, enhancing identity operations and security. Collaborate closely with leadership to deliver reliable AI solutions that meet the needs of over 20,00...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize security compliance by developing policies, validating controls, and collaborating with teams to remediate vulnerabilities across enterprise environments, ensuring robust risk mitigation and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $110K *

Drive the modernization and security of critical Public Safety Systems, overseeing Windows and Citrix environments while ensuring compliance with security standards and optimizing hardware integration...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $157K *

Join our team to lead the design and maintenance of Kafka clusters, ensuring high availability and scalability. Collaborate with stakeholders and development teams to optimize processes and enhance op...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $179K *

Lead the charge in enhancing enterprise identity security and privileged access management. Oversee strategy, implementation, and continuous improvement while mentoring a team to protect sensitive acc...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$163K - $215K *

Empower our security team by leading the charge in securing the software development life cycle, integrating AI-driven solutions, and mentoring engineers to enhance application security processes and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$163K - $215K *

Drive security excellence by leading the software development life cycle, integrating AI-driven solutions, and mentoring engineers to ensure robust application security across all phases of developmen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$163K - $215K *

Lead the charge in securing the software development life cycle, integrating AI-driven security measures, and mentoring junior engineers to enhance application security processes and frameworks...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative Active Directory and Entra ID solutions, guiding complex migrations and identity transformations across diverse environments while ensuring security and operat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Champion corporate security by leading identity governance, endpoint management, and risk assessment. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance security posture, set standards, and drive automation, e...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate corporate security by leading identity governance, endpoint management, and risk assessment. Collaborate cross-functionally to set standards, drive automation, and enhance security posture whi...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$215K - $250K *

Champion innovation by developing robust Identity and Access Management features, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance security and performance, and optimizing distributed systems for a scalabl...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Pioneer cloud infrastructure solutions by automating and maintaining secure deployment environments. Collaborate with developers to enhance software delivery through CI/CD pipelines and container orch...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in building and automating secure cloud infrastructure, enhancing deployment environments for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with developers to ensure scalable, reliable se...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.