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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$168K - $198K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity solutions. Collaborate with sales to identify prospects, educate clients, and drive technical engagements, ensuring organizations are protected...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $198K *

Partner with us to drive customer engagement by delivering tailored security solutions, addressing technical challenges, and enhancing operational safety through expert collaboration with sales and pa...

Portland, ORRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $248K *

Unlock potential by enhancing security for AI applications and infrastructure. Lead threat modeling, implement secure frameworks, and build scalable tooling to mitigate vulnerabilities, ensuring a rob...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize the reliability and security of our cloud infrastructure, ensuring continuous operation and compliance. Lead incident response, manage access controls, and implement disaster recovery strateg...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $220K *

Champion complex security challenges across cloud, platform, and identity. Elevate engineering standards, automate controls, and mentor teams while ensuring compliance and operational integrity in a d...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading identity governance and entitlement management initiatives. Drive strategy, design, and implementation while collaborating across teams to ensure secure access and complian...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $153K *

Lead the charge in securing AWS cloud environments by designing and implementing robust security controls, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with engineering teams to inte...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team as a Tenable Administrator, managing endpoint security platforms. Leverage your expertise in Linux and vulnerability management to enhance security protocols and support our Intell...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $178K *

Unlock your potential as an Application Security Engineer, ensuring robust security for application systems throughout their lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to integrate AI and ML tools, manage comp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing an enterprise certificate lifecycle management program, focusing on automation and scalability to enhance TLS certificate management across diverse techno...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Advance your career by designing and optimizing AI-driven CI/CD pipelines, integrating automation tools, and mentoring engineers in a dynamic DevOps environment focused on RPA/BPM platforms and intell...

Georgia, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity operations. In this role, you'll monitor, investigate, and respond to security events in enterprise Linux environments, ensuring the integrity a...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$192K - $278K *

Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team responsible for the reliability and scalability of critical data systems. Drive architectural decisions, incident response, and team development while...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $177K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cybersecurity architecture. Lead and develop a high-performing team, drive strategic initiatives, and collaborate across departments to enhance security soluti...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$136K - $177K *

Innovate and lead the Cybersecurity Architecture team, driving strategy and technology roadmaps while managing complex projects and fostering collaboration across departments to enhance security solut...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate your career by owning the CI/CD pipelines and security for cloud environments. Drive vulnerability remediation and compliance efforts while enhancing deployment processes in a hands-on role...

Kanata, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $140K *

Join a team that's enhancing application security through automation and incident response. This hands-on role involves assessing risks, embedding security in workflows, and refining operational pract...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$77K - $117K *

Champion application security initiatives and vulnerability management while collaborating with development teams to enhance security practices across cloud and enterprise environments. Drive complian...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$77K - $117K *

Elevate application security by partnering with development teams to identify and mitigate risks. Drive vulnerability management and DevSecOps practices across cloud and enterprise environments, ensur...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on enhancing ingress proxy services. You'll drive security and performance improvements, owning features from design to production while collabora...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engage as a hands-on consultant, driving customer success with Falcon's Next-Gen SIEM and AI Detection. Collaborate across industries, providing expert guidance and support while managing multiple eng...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's designing and maintaining innovative cloud-native solutions on AWS/GCP. Leverage modern engineering practices to enhance application performance and reliability while collaborating...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving technical remediation of security risks across enterprise environments. Collaborate with engineering and security teams to implement scalable solutions, enhance security po...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $215K *

Champion network security governance and architecture by defining standards, translating threat intelligence, and ensuring compliance across emerging technologies. Collaborate with teams to enhance se...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $215K *

Partner with us to shape network security governance and architecture. Lead compliance strategies, define security standards, and drive Zero Trust initiatives across diverse network environments while...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.