Senior IAM Engineer

Job Title: IAM Engineer

Desired Work Location: Dallas / Miramar

Onsite Requirements: Onsite Tue/Wed/Thur (3-day per week) with potential to change.

Skill Set required: Ping / Forgerock / Okta / SSO / ADFS / RBAC (see JD for more details)

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced IAM Engineer to oversee the identity and access management services within our infrastructure team. The IAM Engineer will be responsible for leading the team in designing, implementing, and administering IAM solutions that ensure secure, efficient, and compliant access to critical applications and systems. This role will act as a tier 2 escalation point, supporting a separate administrative team responsible for front-line foundational support, and will work closely with the Information Security Access Management team to ensure policy alignment.

Key Responsibilities:
Design & Implement IAM Solutions: Direct the development, implementation, and management of IAM solutions, ensuring alignment with infrastructure standards and organizational security policies.
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Lead the team in developing and maintaining role-based access models, working closely with the Information Security team to align with policies and best practices.
Access Governance & Compliance: participate in access review and certification processes, ensuring compliance with internal controls and governance standards set by Information Security.
Modernization Projects: Lead IAM modernization efforts, overseeing the onboarding of critical applications, and integrating new IAM technologies to support infrastructure and security initiatives.
Documentation & Process Improvement: Document IAM processes and configurations, continuously identifying opportunities to streamline IAM operations, mitigate access-related risks, and improve user experience.
Team Development: Mentor and guide peer team members, providing leadership to build technical skills and knowledge in IAM best practices.
Tier 2 Escalation & Incident Support: Serve as a tier 2 escalation point for IAM-related incidents and issues, providing advanced troubleshooting and resolution when issues are escalated beyond the front-line support team.

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience accepted.
Experience:
o 5 years of experience in IAM, security, or IT infrastructure roles, with prior team leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
o Proven experience with IAM tools and technologies (e.g., Active Directory, ForgeRock, Okta, Saviynt, SailPoint, or similar platforms).
o Strong understanding of identity and access management concepts, including RBAC, SSO, MFA, and directory services.

Technical Skills:
o Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation and integration.
o In-depth knowledge of access governance and compliance within an infrastructure environment.
o Advanced troubleshooting skills for identity and access management solutions.

Soft Skills:
o Strong analytical, problem-solving, and incident management skills.
o Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including front-line support and security teams.
o Excellent communication and leadership skills with an emphasis on mentoring and development.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with cloud-based IAM solutions (e.g., ForgeRock, Ping, Saviynt).
Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Identity and Access Manager, CompTIA Security , CISSP).
Familiarity with IAM governance tools and frameworks.