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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$129K - $194K *

Lead the charge in building and operating a secure cloud platform on AWS, utilizing Terraform and Kubernetes. Collaborate with a high-trust team to enhance infrastructure as code, ensuring compliance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$129K - $194K *

Join a high-trust team to drive cloud platform innovation using AWS and Kubernetes. Own infrastructure as code with Terraform, enhance security compliance, and mentor engineers while tackling complex...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Reimagine the cloud landscape by architecting secure, scalable infrastructures. Lead transformative cloud initiatives while enhancing product delivery and operational efficiency across global systems...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining security architecture to align tech and business objectives. Enhance security practices across development and operations while fostering compliance and incident response...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $112K *

Drive the implementation and support of a large-scale Forescout platform, ensuring network access control and device visibility while collaborating with security teams to maintain a secure environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $236K *

Drive innovation as part of a dynamic team, building and maintaining cutting-edge products. Collaborate closely with product management and customers to design, develop, and deploy solutions that enha...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $150K *

Drive the integration of security practices into software delivery pipelines, modernizing CI/CD workflows and championing infrastructure automation for mission-critical defense systems in a fast-paced...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to enhance cybersecurity for the Space Force by developing and integrating secure software solutions. Collaborate with a high-performing team to implement best practices in DevSecOps and prote...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $125K *

Elevate security operations by providing Level 2 support for enterprise tools. Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to enhance system health, resolve issues, and improve security posture through...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $110K *

Optimize security operations by providing Level 2 support for enterprise tools, enhancing system health, and collaborating with IT teams to resolve issues and improve security posture across the organ...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$93K - $98K *

Elevate your career by developing and maintaining advanced SharePoint solutions, integrating data analytics, and enhancing user experience within a dynamic team focused on innovative technology soluti...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$117K - $195K *

Drive innovative cybersecurity solutions as a Senior Information System Security Engineer. Collaborate with a skilled team on mission-critical projects, ensuring robust security for cloud systems in A...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Help us enhance security by managing vulnerabilities in our cloud and applications. Collaborate with engineering to remediate issues, oversee incident readiness, and ensure robust endpoint and network...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $135K *

Lead the charge in designing and advancing enterprise security architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements while collaborating across teams to enhance cyberse...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing information security through proactive assessments and innovative solutions. Contribute to compliance and risk management while implementing best practices in...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$178K - $226K *

Join a team that's tackling complex security challenges at scale. You'll design security controls, conduct threat modeling, and drive risk mitigation strategies, ensuring systems are built securely wh...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Drive automation and support mission-critical systems in a collaborative DevOps environment. Engage with development teams to enhance cloud infrastructure and streamline CI/CD practices, ensuring oper...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $210K *

Shape the future of enterprise networking by leading multi-cloud initiatives, optimizing network architectures, and ensuring robust security integration across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments. Collab...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation by designing and implementing robust security architectures across products and infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish best practices and enhance secur...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $184K *

Reimagine detection and response capabilities by designing and operating advanced security analytics and workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance threat identification and inciden...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading cybersecurity initiatives, enhancing security architecture, and mitigating risks across diverse platforms. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and protect sens...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of cloud security by designing AWS guardrails and policies. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security architecture for mission-critical initiatives, ensuring robust ident...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $140K *

Shape security strategies and controls to protect systems, data, and infrastructure. Collaborate with IT teams to ensure compliance and implement best practices in identity and access management, whil...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team supporting IdAM implementation for the U.S. Army. Collaborate on security engineering, risk assessments, and enterprise integration. Guide standardization efforts across various ne...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $202K *

Join a team that's redefining application security by embedding secure practices early in development. Collaborate with developers to build automated security solutions, conduct threat modeling, and e...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.