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Identity and access management engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing your I-140 petition. Cybersecurity and IAM expertise in zero-trust architecture, privileged access management, and identity governance makes these roles strong candidates for permanent sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsDate: Apr 29, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60606
Company: National Futures Association
NFA is purpose-driven. We safeguard the integrity of the derivatives markets, protect investors and ensure that our Members meet their regulatory obligations. We take pride in our work; maintain a conviction to do the right thing; empower each other; and support our community. Envision your career in a place where performing critical regulatory work within the financial industry is as significant as the passionate and talented individuals with whom you work.
When you join NFA, as an Senior Identity and Access Management Engineer, you will bring your technical expertise to help modernize and scale our identity platforms. You will play a key role in designing and supporting enterprise identity solutions across NFA environments, enabling efficient access to systems and applications that support our organization.
Beginning your first day and throughout your career, you will partner with cross functional teams to enhance our identity ecosystem, streamline user access, and build scalable solutions that support evolving business needs. You will have the opportunity to drive automation, improve integration, and contribute to the ongoing transformation of our identity and access management capabilities.
What you'll do:
You will support and evolve NFA's identity environment, focusing on automation and integration across enterprise systems. This role blends hands-on engineering with strategic thinking to improve how identity services enable the business.
- Design, implement, and support identity infrastructure with a focus on Microsoft Entra ID and Azure IAM (RBAC).
- Participate in the full user lifecycle including onboarding, role changes, and offboarding with an emphasis on automation and efficiency.
- Configure and maintain authentication solutions such as SSO, MFA, and passwordless access across cloud and enterprise applications.
- Build and support integrations between identity platforms and internal/external systems using APIs and modern tools.
- Leverage infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates, or similar) to provision and manage identity-related resources in a consistent and scalable way.
- Develop scripts (PowerShell, Python) to automate provisioning and improve operational workflows.
- Contribute to IAM enhancements, cloud migrations, and system implementations.
- Troubleshoot identity related issues and continuously improve system performance and user experience.
- Partner with security, infrastructure, and application teams to align identity solutions with enterprise standards.
What we are looking for:
We're seeking an identity professional who is comfortable working across modern identity platforms and building solutions. This individual is both technically strong and collaborative, with the ability to translate business needs into effective identity and access strategies.
- Experience with identity platforms particularly Microsoft Entra ID and Azure IAM.
- Strong understanding of directory services such as Active Directory and LDAP.
- Familiarity with modern authentication and security protocols including SAML, OAuth, OIDC, and SCIM.
- Hands on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM templates or similar.
- Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, Azure Graph, or similar languages.
- Ability to integrate identity platforms with enterprise and third-party applications (e.g., ServiceNow or similar tools).
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on scalable, efficient solutions.
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
The salary range for this position is $103,400 to $176,000.
To learn more about NFA and the benefits we offer please visit: What We Offer | National Futures Association.
Customers and market participants depend on NFA to act with integrity and impartiality as it carries out its mission of safeguarding the markets and protecting investors. Therefore, NFA employees have a responsibility to conduct themselves according to high ethical standards, and must abide by NFA's Code of Professional Conduct. Learn more about the Code of Professional Conduct.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Date: Apr 29, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60606
Company: National Futures Association
NFA is purpose-driven. We safeguard the integrity of the derivatives markets, protect investors and ensure that our Members meet their regulatory obligations. We take pride in our work; maintain a conviction to do the right thing; empower each other; and support our community. Envision your career in a place where performing critical regulatory work within the financial industry is as significant as the passionate and talented individuals with whom you work.
When you join NFA, as an Senior Identity and Access Management Engineer, you will bring your technical expertise to help modernize and scale our identity platforms. You will play a key role in designing and supporting enterprise identity solutions across NFA environments, enabling efficient access to systems and applications that support our organization.
Beginning your first day and throughout your career, you will partner with cross functional teams to enhance our identity ecosystem, streamline user access, and build scalable solutions that support evolving business needs. You will have the opportunity to drive automation, improve integration, and contribute to the ongoing transformation of our identity and access management capabilities.
What you'll do:
You will support and evolve NFA's identity environment, focusing on automation and integration across enterprise systems. This role blends hands-on engineering with strategic thinking to improve how identity services enable the business.
- Design, implement, and support identity infrastructure with a focus on Microsoft Entra ID and Azure IAM (RBAC).
- Participate in the full user lifecycle including onboarding, role changes, and offboarding with an emphasis on automation and efficiency.
- Configure and maintain authentication solutions such as SSO, MFA, and passwordless access across cloud and enterprise applications.
- Build and support integrations between identity platforms and internal/external systems using APIs and modern tools.
- Leverage infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates, or similar) to provision and manage identity-related resources in a consistent and scalable way.
- Develop scripts (PowerShell, Python) to automate provisioning and improve operational workflows.
- Contribute to IAM enhancements, cloud migrations, and system implementations.
- Troubleshoot identity related issues and continuously improve system performance and user experience.
- Partner with security, infrastructure, and application teams to align identity solutions with enterprise standards.
What we are looking for:
We're seeking an identity professional who is comfortable working across modern identity platforms and building solutions. This individual is both technically strong and collaborative, with the ability to translate business needs into effective identity and access strategies.
- Experience with identity platforms particularly Microsoft Entra ID and Azure IAM.
- Strong understanding of directory services such as Active Directory and LDAP.
- Familiarity with modern authentication and security protocols including SAML, OAuth, OIDC, and SCIM.
- Hands on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM templates or similar.
- Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, Azure Graph, or similar languages.
- Ability to integrate identity platforms with enterprise and third-party applications (e.g., ServiceNow or similar tools).
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on scalable, efficient solutions.
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
The salary range for this position is $103,400 to $176,000.
To learn more about NFA and the benefits we offer please visit: What We Offer | National Futures Association.
Customers and market participants depend on NFA to act with integrity and impartiality as it carries out its mission of safeguarding the markets and protecting investors. Therefore, NFA employees have a responsibility to conduct themselves according to high ethical standards, and must abide by NFA's Code of Professional Conduct. Learn more about the Code of Professional Conduct.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Identity And Access Management Engineer
Document your IAM certifications before applying
Gather CISSP, CIAM, or vendor-specific credentials like CyberArk or SailPoint certifications now. PERM filings require your employer to match your qualifications to the job description, so documented credentials prevent delays during labor certification.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the OFLC Wage Search to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for IAM or information security engineer roles. Repeat filers have established legal processes and are far more likely to sponsor new candidates efficiently.
Clarify whether the role qualifies as EB-2 or EB-3
IAM engineer roles requiring a master's degree or specialized expertise in identity governance frameworks typically qualify for EB-2. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree fall under EB-3. Ask your prospective employer which category they intend to file under before accepting an offer.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Searching broadly misses employers actively sponsoring green cards for IAM roles. Migrate Mate filters jobs by green card sponsorship history so you spend time on employers already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process for technical positions.
Understand the PERM recruitment window timing
Your employer must complete DOL-required recruitment steps within 180 days before filing the PERM application. If your offer letter arrives before that window opens, confirm your start date allows enough time for the full recruitment and filing sequence.
Confirm your employer can handle concurrent I-485 filing
If your priority date is current when USCIS approves your I-140, you can file for adjustment of status immediately rather than waiting. Ask the employer's immigration counsel whether they plan to file I-140 and I-485 concurrently to avoid unnecessary delays.
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Does an identity and access management engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most IAM engineer positions qualify for EB-3 when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. If the role requires a master's degree or equivalent specialized expertise in areas like identity governance or privileged access management, the employer may file under EB-2 instead. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the category based on the actual job requirements, not your personal credentials alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the petition level. The PERM labor certification process takes longer upfront, typically adding 12 to 24 months before your I-140 is approved, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a visa that must be renewed every few years.
What does the PERM process look like for an IAM engineer role?
Your employer files a labor condition application with DOL establishing the prevailing wage for your IAM engineer position, then conducts a mandatory recruitment campaign to confirm no qualified U.S. workers are available. Once DOL certifies the PERM application, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. You can then apply for adjustment of status or consular processing once your priority date becomes current.
How do I find employers that sponsor green cards for IAM engineer positions?
Many IAM roles are posted without any mention of green card sponsorship, making it hard to know which employers will actually go through the PERM process. Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for employers with green card sponsorship history in technical and cybersecurity roles, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to the process for similar positions.
Will my IAM specialization affect my priority date or wait time?
Your priority date is set when DOL receives your PERM application, regardless of your specific IAM specialization. Wait times after that depend on your birth country and whether you're filing under EB-2 or EB-3. Nationals from countries with high demand, such as India, face significantly longer backlogs than applicants born in most other countries. USCIS publishes the monthly Visa Bulletin showing current priority date cutoffs by category and country.
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