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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$136K - $184K *

Champion security excellence by leading incident response efforts, enhancing AWS infrastructure protection for national security. Collaborate with teams to mitigate risks, develop tools, and communica...

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

$238K - $341K *

Pioneer secure identity solutions by architecting a robust Identity & Trust platform. Lead multi-year strategies, drive high-impact initiatives, and mentor engineers to enhance customer onboarding and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Join us to enhance cloud deployments in secure environments, integrating modern orchestration frameworks with DevSecOps pipelines. Collaborate with teams to deliver agile, compliant cloud services tai...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in deploying secure cloud solutions and DevSecOps pipelines, ensuring compliance and performance across mission-critical environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud-native pl...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in securing applications and APIs by conducting thorough testing, vulnerability assessments, and collaborating with development teams to ensure adherence to secure coding practices thr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $175K *

Join a team that's shaping security and compliance across the company. You'll lead HITRUST and SOC 2 programs, ensuring data protection while collaborating with engineering and legal teams in a hands...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance security protocols and protect vital assets. Drive initiatives across various security disciplines, ensuring compliance and safety while collaborating with personnel to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security protocols and protecting vital information. This role involves comprehensive support across various security disciplines, ensuring compliance and eff...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer and optimize Development Operations automation for seamless integration and delivery. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance scalability and address business needs while ensuring high-qua...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by ensuring the reliability of naval IT networks through the design, deployment, and maintenance of advanced perimeter security systems, while collaborating with teams to enhance oper...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $145K *

Champion innovative cybersecurity solutions by leveraging expert engineering skills to design, integrate, and secure complex IT environments for government missions, ensuring robust protection and com...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to drive software integration projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and seamless collaboration across teams while implementing DevSecOps practices and enhancing our aerospace technology...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform network management by implementing Zero Trust architecture and optimizing system performance. Collaborate on design, maintenance, and troubleshooting to enhance security and efficiency acros...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Innovate enterprise AI security by assessing current posture, developing a roadmap, and implementing controls. Collaborate with teams to secure AI platforms and ensure compliance, enhancing data prote...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by securing enterprise AI platforms and implementing robust security measures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop a comprehensive AI security roadmap, ensuring safe...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in securing enterprise AI platforms by assessing vulnerabilities, developing a strategic roadmap, and implementing robust controls to ensure safe AI adoption across the organization wh...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $200K *

Champion secure software delivery by designing and operating GitLab CI/CD pipelines for AWS GovCloud, ensuring compliance with NIST and FedRAMP while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the design and automation of secure cloud platforms in Azure, collaborating across teams to establish CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and deployment practices for enterprise applicat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at securing cloud environments by designing robust guardrails and automation. Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and ensure compliance across...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join our dynamic Security team to enhance secure delivery capabilities, transforming security requirements into reliable integrations and self-service workflows that empower engineers across our produ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower secure cloud environments by ensuring compliance, conducting assessments, and managing vulnerabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain cybersecurity posture and support ra...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Pioneer secure cloud environments by ensuring compliance, continuous monitoring, and vulnerability management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain cybersecurity posture and support rap...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Contribute to securing multi-tenant cloud environments by implementing NIST and STIG baselines, developing RMF/ATO packages, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud security and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading cyber security initiatives, managing systems, and collaborating with teams to enhance security operations in mission-critical environments. Drive innovation through automat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$109K - $197K *

Unlock potential by leading architecture governance and integration in a dynamic environment. Leverage your extensive experience in enterprise architecture and manufacturing technologies to drive inno...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information 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.