Iam Engineer Jobs

Iam Engineer jobs are open across financial services, healthcare, technology, and government contracting, from junior analyst to principal architect, with specializations in identity governance, privileged access management, and directory services. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles137+
Top stateTexas
Top employerServiceNow
Top cityPlano, TX
Work type41% Remote
Top industryTechnology

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Tampa Electric Company
IAM Security Engineer
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Tampa Electric Company
New 7h ago
IAM Security Engineer
Tampa Electric Company
Lutz, Florida
Cloud Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
ITIL Certification
1,001-5,000

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KPG99 INC
IAM AI Automation Engineer or Architect
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KPG99 INC
New 9h ago
IAM AI Automation Engineer or Architect
KPG99 INC
Wilmington, Delaware
Cybersecurity
Cloud & DevOps
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Technical Product & Program Management
Automation QA
On-Site
Bachelor's

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JPMorganChase
Full-Stack Software Engineer II - Identity & Access Management (IAM)
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JPMorganChase
Added 1d ago
Full-Stack Software Engineer II - Identity & Access Management (IAM)
JPMorganChase
Columbus, Ohio
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
10,000+

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Lantern
Principal IAM Engineer
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Lantern
Added 1d ago
Principal IAM Engineer
Lantern
New York, New York
Engineering (Non-Software)
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
$175k - $225k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Viasat
Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer
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Viasat
Added 1d ago
Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer
Viasat
Carlsbad, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Product Management
$117k - $218k/yr
5,001-10,000

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Iam Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

ServiceNow
ServiceNow8 open roles
Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services4 open roles
Braze
Braze3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software19
  • Staffing & Recruiting6
  • Insurance2
  • Media & Entertainment1
  • Marketing & Advertising1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in iam engineer jobs.

  • Hands-on experience with at least one enterprise IAM platform such as Okta, SailPoint, or CyberArk
  • Strong understanding of directory services including Active Directory and LDAP
  • Familiarity with identity protocols such as SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect
  • Experience designing or administering role-based access control and least-privilege policies
  • Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as SOX, HIPAA, NIST, or FedRAMP as applied to identity
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field

Tips for Your Iam Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to IAM frameworks

List specific identity platforms you've administered, such as Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, or Microsoft Entra. Hiring managers scan for tool names first, so burying them in a dense paragraph means they get missed entirely.

Earn certifications before you apply

Credentials like CISSP, SailPoint IdentityNow Certified Engineer, or Okta Certified Professional signal hands-on platform depth. Many iam engineer postings list these as preferred, and having one can move your resume past an automated screen.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists iam engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by compliance environment

Target roles that name regulatory standards you've worked within, such as SOX, HIPAA, or FedRAMP. Demonstrating that your IAM experience maps to a hiring company's compliance obligations makes your application immediately relevant.

Prepare for a technical access scenario

Interviewers often present a real-world access governance problem, like a joiner-mover-leaver workflow or a privilege escalation risk, and ask you to walk through your design. Practicing these out loud helps you articulate your reasoning clearly under pressure.

Negotiate using scope, not just title

In IAM roles, the scope of identity domains you own, such as workforce versus customer-facing IAM, often drives compensation more than job title alone. Clarify that scope in the offer stage so your negotiation reflects the actual complexity of the role.

Iam Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most iam engineers?

The companies hiring the most iam engineers right now include ServiceNow, Amazon Web Services, and Braze, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is particularly concentrated in financial services, federal contracting, and large enterprise technology organizations.

How many iam engineer jobs are remote?

About 68% of iam engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in the security and infrastructure space. Identity governance and access request administration tend to be the sub-areas with the highest share of remote-eligible positions.

How do you become a iam engineer?

Start by building foundational knowledge in directory services, networking, and access control concepts, then gain hands-on experience through an IT support, systems administrator, or security analyst role. From there, specialize by learning an enterprise IAM platform like Okta or SailPoint, pursue a relevant certification, and focus your resume on identity-specific projects and compliance outcomes you've supported.

Can you get hired as an iam engineer with little experience?

Yes, entry-level iam engineer roles exist, particularly at managed security service providers and in large IT departments with a dedicated identity team. The most effective path in is through a related role such as help desk, active directory administration, or IT security analyst, combined with a platform certification like Okta Certified Associate or a Microsoft identity credential that shows hands-on product knowledge.

What does the iam engineer interview process look like?

Most iam engineer interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone interview covering identity protocols and platform knowledge, and a practical round where you walk through an access governance scenario or architecture design problem. Final rounds often involve a panel with security leadership and may include questions on your experience with compliance frameworks and how you've handled access incidents or audit findings.

Where can I find and apply to iam engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to iam engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings for roles that match your platform experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each opening that fits.

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