Identity And Access Management Jobs

Identity And Access Management jobs are open across financial services, healthcare, technology, and government contracting, from analyst and engineer to architect and director, with specializations in privileged access management, identity governance, and zero-trust architecture. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles187+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAmazon Web Services
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type48% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Booz Allen Hamilton
Identity and Access Management Specialist
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Booz Allen Hamilton
New 6h ago
Identity and Access Management Specialist
Booz Allen Hamilton
Washington, District of Columbia
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$87k - $198k/yr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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General Dynamics Information Technology
Identity & Access Management Lead - TS/SCI with Polygraph
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General Dynamics Information Technology
New 9h ago
Identity & Access Management Lead - TS/SCI with Polygraph
General Dynamics Information Technology
Chantilly, Virginia
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$213k - $288k/yr
10,000+

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Staples
Identity & Access Management Technical Analyst
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Staples
New 10h ago
Identity & Access Management Technical Analyst
Staples
Framingham, Massachusetts
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$89k - $121k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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LPL Financial
AVP, Product Manager - Identity & Access Management (IAM)
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LPL Financial
New 12h ago
AVP, Product Manager - Identity & Access Management (IAM)
LPL Financial
Fort Mill, South Carolina
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$109k - $182k/yr
5,001-10,000

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Palo Alto Networks
Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Backend, Identity & Access Management (Chronosphere)
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Palo Alto Networks
New 14h ago
Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Backend, Identity & Access Management (Chronosphere)
Palo Alto Networks
California
IT Support
Network Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Identity And Access Management Job Market

Who's Hiring

Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services5 open roles
TikTok
TikTok4 open roles
Providence
Providence4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software20
  • Healthcare & Medical Services4
  • Banking & Financial Services3
  • Insurance2
  • Media & Entertainment2

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in identity and access management jobs.

  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience with identity governance and administration platforms such as SailPoint or Saviynt
  • Proficiency with directory services including Active Directory and Azure Active Directory
  • Experience implementing multi-factor authentication and single sign-on solutions across enterprise environments
  • Familiarity with privileged access management tools such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea
  • Understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks including SOX, HIPAA, or FedRAMP as they relate to access controls
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CIAM, or vendor-specific credentials from Okta, SailPoint, or Microsoft

Tips for Your Identity And Access Management Job Search

Tailor your resume to IAM frameworks

Hiring managers scan for specific frameworks like RBAC, ABAC, and PBAC. Name the exact frameworks you've implemented, not just general access control experience. Vague claims like 'managed user access' get filtered out before a recruiter reads line two.

Certify before you apply to mid-level roles

Certifications like CISSP, CIAM, or vendor-specific credentials from SailPoint, Okta, or CyberArk signal hands-on platform fluency. Many job postings list these as preferred but treat them as a filter in practice, so earning one before applying significantly improves your callback rate.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Target postings by directory and platform stack

Search for job postings that name the platforms you know, such as Active Directory, Azure AD, or Ping Identity. Matching your resume's tool list to a posting's tech stack makes it through applicant tracking systems and lands in front of the right hiring team.

Prepare a concrete access incident narrative

Interviewers almost always ask for a real example of an access incident you detected, scoped, and resolved. Rehearse a specific story covering the misconfiguration or breach vector, your remediation steps, and the governance control you added afterward to prevent recurrence.

Negotiate using compliance scope, not just title

When discussing compensation, anchor to the regulatory scope you'll own: SOX, HIPAA, FedRAMP, or SOC 2 environments carry measurably higher accountability than general IT roles. Framing your value around audit exposure and risk reduction strengthens your position beyond a standard seniority argument.

Identity And Access Management Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most identity and access managements?

The companies hiring the most identity and access managements right now include Amazon Web Services, TikTok, and Providence, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Financial services firms, federal contractors, and large healthcare systems consistently maintain the deepest benches of IAM roles.

How many identity and access management jobs are remote?

About 76% of identity and access management openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the cloud-native nature of most modern IAM work. Identity governance, access certification, and cloud directory engineering sub-specialties tend to see the highest concentration of fully remote postings, while roles tied to on-premise infrastructure or federal facilities require more on-site presence.

How do you become an identity and access management professional?

Start by building foundational knowledge in Active Directory, directory services, and access control concepts through hands-on lab environments or homelab practice. Earn an entry-level security certification such as CompTIA Security+ to establish baseline credibility, then pursue a vendor-specific credential in Okta, SailPoint, or CyberArk to signal platform fluency. Transition into the field through helpdesk or systems administration roles that include user provisioning responsibilities, then move laterally into dedicated IAM analyst positions as you accumulate governance experience.

Can you get an identity and access management job with little experience?

Yes, entry-level IAM analyst roles are a realistic starting point if you can demonstrate platform familiarity and a security mindset. Employers hiring at the junior level prioritize candidates who have completed vendor training modules from Okta or Microsoft, built homelab environments using free-tier cloud directories, or contributed to access review projects in adjacent IT roles. Framing any helpdesk, sysadmin, or IT support work that involved account provisioning or offboarding as IAM experience helps bridge the gap on your resume.

What does the identity and access management interview process look like?

The identity and access management interview process typically runs three to four stages. An initial recruiter screen covers your background and platform experience. A technical interview then tests your knowledge of access control models, directory architecture, and specific tools listed in the job posting. Many employers follow this with a practical exercise, such as designing a joiner-mover-leaver workflow or reviewing a sample access certification report. Final rounds usually involve a panel with security architects or a hiring manager focused on governance judgment and cross-team communication.

Where can I find and apply to identity and access management jobs?

You can find and apply to identity and access management jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your platform experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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