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Per client requirements, visa sponsorship is not available for this position, either now or in the future. Additionally, C2C (Corp-to-Corp), subcontracting, and third-party arrangements are not permitted. Only candidates eligible for direct W-2 employment without employer-sponsored immigration support will be considered.
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Position Purpose:
At our client org, the Identity & Access Management (IAM) team plays a critical role in strengthening enterprise cybersecurity by enabling secure, scalable, and compliant access across cloud, on-premises, and customer-facing systems. We are seeking a Cybersecurity Staff Engineer – IAM to provide technical leadership for enterprise identity platforms and services, with primary focus on Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, and enterprise directory services. This role will lead strategic IAM initiatives including authentication modernization, identity integrations, automation, and M&A identity transformation efforts while supporting secure and seamless access across the enterprise.
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in enterprise IAM architecture, Okta Workforce Identity, authentication and federation technologies, identity lifecycle management, workflow automation, API integrations, and large-scale identity migration initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the technical and functional lead for Okta SSO, MFA, Universal Directory, Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Entra ID, and Active Directory platforms across enterprise environments.
- Lead the architecture, engineering, and integration of IAM solutions across cloud and on-premises systems.
- Design and implement scalable authentication, federation, and authorization solutions using SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), LDAP, and SCIM.
- Design and implement IAM automation workflows and REST API integrations using Okta Workflows, Postman, PowerShell, Python, or similar technologies.
- Lead onboarding and integration of SaaS and enterprise applications into Okta using SSO, MFA, lifecycle management, and provisioning capabilities.
- Manage hybrid identity environments and integrations between Okta, Entra ID, Active Directory, cloud platforms, and enterprise applications.
- Develop adaptive authentication workflows, contextual access controls, phishing-resistant MFA, and passwordless authentication solutions.
- Partner with application owners, enterprise architects, cybersecurity, infrastructure, HR, and business teams to deliver secure and compliant identity solutions.
- Lead IAM activities supporting mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, including identity integration, tenant consolidation, domain migrations, access transition planning, and identity migration strategies.
- Assess inherited IAM architectures and support application and user migration activities while ensuring secure access continuity and compliance.
- Provide functional leadership and governance for authentication, federation, provisioning, synchronization, and enterprise access management services.
- Drive the technical roadmap for Okta and enterprise directory services aligned with cybersecurity, compliance, and Zero Trust initiatives.
- Support audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements related to Okta and enterprise directory services.
Required Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM), Cybersecurity Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of hands-on experience with Okta, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and Active Directory.
- Deep expertise in SSO, MFA, federation, identity lifecycle management, and authentication technologies.
- Strong experience integrating enterprise and SaaS applications using SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SCIM, and LDAP.
- Strong experience supporting Okta SSO, MFA, Universal Directory, and Lifecycle Management.
- Experience managing hybrid identity environments integrating Entra ID and Active Directory.
- Advanced experience with REST APIs, API integrations, and testing tools such as Postman.
- Strong experience building IAM automation workflows using Okta Workflows, PowerShell, Python, or similar technologies.
- Experience supporting IAM integration activities for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures (M&A).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead technical initiatives independently in a hybrid work environment.
Travel Requirements:
- The Cybersecurity IAM Engineer in the company may be required to travel up to 20% of the time to support enterprise-wide cybersecurity initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and engage in strategic planning sessions.
Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Deloitte17
- JPMorganChase5
- Chewy4
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- Technology & Software17
- Distribution & Wholesale2
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in identity and access management engineer jobs.
- Experience with IAM platforms such as SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk, or Azure AD
- Proficiency in writing scripts or automation using PowerShell, Python, or similar languages
- Knowledge of directory services including Active Directory and LDAP
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOX, HIPAA, or FedRAMP access controls
- Relevant certification such as CISSP, Microsoft SC-300, or a vendor-specific IAM credential
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Identity And Access Management Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the stack
IAM roles vary sharply by toolset. If the job listing names CyberArk, SailPoint, or Okta, mirror that exact product name in your resume's experience bullets. Hiring managers filter on specific platforms, not general identity experience.
Lead with your certifications up front
Certifications like CISSP, SC-300, or CIST carry real weight in IAM screening. Put them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume, not buried in education, so recruiters and applicant tracking systems catch them immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists identity and access management engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by compliance framework in job descriptions
Many IAM openings are tied to SOX, HIPAA, or FedRAMP compliance programs. When you spot those frameworks in a posting, your application should explicitly connect your past access governance work to that regulatory context.
Prepare a technical scenario for role-based access control
Almost every IAM interview includes a scenario question on designing or auditing RBAC or ABAC policies. Before your interview, draft a concise example from your own work showing how you scoped entitlements and handled privilege creep.
Negotiate using your on-call and escalation scope
IAM engineers who own incident response for access provisioning outages carry more operational risk than the title suggests. When negotiating your offer, make the breadth of your on-call obligations explicit so compensation reflects the actual responsibility.
Identity And Access Management Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most identity and access management engineers?
The companies hiring the most identity and access management engineers right now include Deloitte, JPMorganChase, and Chewy, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services firms, defense contractors, and large healthcare systems consistently account for a significant portion of demand.
How many identity and access management engineer jobs are remote?
About 81% of identity and access management engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for distributed security teams. Roles focused on cloud identity, SSO configuration, and identity governance tend to be the most remote-friendly, while on-premises directory services and privileged access work tied to classified environments typically require an on-site presence.
How do you become an identity and access management engineer?
Start by building foundational knowledge in networking, directory services such as Active Directory, and core security concepts. Gain hands-on experience through a systems administration or IT security analyst role, then specialize in an IAM platform like Okta or SailPoint. Earning a certification such as CISSP or a vendor-specific credential strengthens your candidacy, and contributing to access governance or provisioning projects gives you concrete examples to discuss in interviews.
Can I get hired as an identity and access management engineer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level IAM roles exist, particularly at managed security service providers and larger enterprises with dedicated identity teams. Candidates with a background in help desk, systems administration, or directory services have the strongest footing. Building a home lab to practice provisioning workflows in a free-tier cloud identity tool and earning a foundational certification helps demonstrate initiative when your professional experience in the specialty is still limited.
What does the identity and access management engineer interview process look like?
Most IAM interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone interview covering directory services and IAM concepts, and at least one practical scenario round where you walk through an access governance problem or a role-based access control design. Final rounds often involve a panel with security architects or compliance leads who probe how you handle entitlement reviews, privilege escalation incidents, and integration between identity platforms and downstream applications.
Where can I find and apply to identity and access management engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to identity and access management engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred industry, and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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