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 *

Champion application security by collaborating with development teams to enhance security policies, analyze vulnerabilities, and educate staff, ensuring robust protection for our applications and syst...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive application onboarding and identity governance initiatives in a large-scale IAM environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure SailPoint IdentityIQ solutions while leading a team t...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure by developing IaC and CI/CD pipelines, enhancing security and observability. Collaborate with teams to ensure scalable, reliable deployments while driving automation and...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Support and enhance enterprise applications for federal agencies, ensuring operational stability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and implement improveme...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing enterprise applications for federal agencies. Leverage your expertise in Java, Oracle, and AWS to enhance operational stability and support mission-critical...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $165K *

Elevate your career by driving platform engineering and automation. In this hands-on role, you'll enhance infrastructure reliability, develop deployment pipelines, and mentor teams to optimize operati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $165K *

Shape the future of infrastructure engineering by building robust automation and deployment capabilities. Collaborate with teams to enhance platform reliability and resolve complex issues while mentor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Drive the evolution of cloud platforms by managing multi-team engineering efforts, ensuring quality standards, and fostering innovation. Lead initiatives in CI/CD, IaC, observability, and migration wh...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$159K - $239K *

Lead the charge in building and securing a Kubernetes-based platform, optimizing automation processes and collaborating across teams to ensure high availability and compliance with industry standards...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $194K *

Join a team that's building a flexible hybrid infrastructure to enhance cloud and on-premise product development, ensuring system stability and performance through innovative DevOps practices and cros...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $210K *

Tackle security challenges as a hands-on engineer, ensuring our production platform is secure. Identify vulnerabilities, implement fixes, and lead detection processes while collaborating with engineer...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the future of cybersecurity by managing and enhancing security tools, protecting enterprise systems, and securing AI applications. Collaborate across IT and engineering to ensure robust security...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $158K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing information security by developing and implementing robust security measures, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations to prot...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $164K *

Bring your expertise to enhance cybersecurity by managing Microsoft Security Suite technologies, implementing access controls, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to strengthen the organizat...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of an enterprise Configuration Management Program, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across technology environments while driving rem...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and securing cloud platforms, ensuring compliance and resilience against cyber threats. Collaborate with teams to enhance security architecture and incident response strat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $201K *

Lead the charge in architecting and managing enterprise authentication solutions, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with Zero Trust principles while mentoring teams and driving innovation...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by contributing to cutting-edge HPC systems, focusing on Linux environments and advanced networking. Collaborate with a dynamic team to troubleshoot and optimize high-performance c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K *

Drive cybersecurity excellence by assessing and modernizing operational technology and industrial control systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop resilient strategies and secure architecture...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure by migrating applications, automating tasks, and ensuring secure transport. Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines while applying security standards to enhance managed services i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $125K *

Optimize security architectures by planning, designing, and implementing robust solutions. Collaborate with teams to manage risks, incidents, and vulnerabilities while ensuring compliance with legal a...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $190K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing national security through advanced application security engineering. Collaborate with experts to evaluate software vulnerabilities and develop innovative solu...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $240K *

Drive innovation by leading a skilled team to develop advanced software security solutions, ensuring robust system analysis and implementation in a hybrid environment while collaborating with diverse...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $197K *

Lead the evaluation and design of cloud-native solutions, guiding stakeholders through assessments and architecture governance. Drive strategic alignment and produce actionable plans for transformatio...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion security documentation and compliance by collaborating with teams to develop, maintain, and assess System Security Plans (SSP) while ensuring adherence to FedRAMP, FISMA, and other security s...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.