Remote Identity And Access Management Engineer Jobs
Remote Identity And Access Management Engineer jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like financial services, healthcare, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise software, where distributed security teams are standard. Companies currently hiring include Providence, Peraton, and Pinterest, from mid-level IAM roles at remote-first firms to senior engineer positions on large distributed security teams. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Peraton
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
About The Role
Peraton is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead and manage complex Information Technology (IT) projects across the full lifecycle — from concept to implementation — within a federal government environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile project delivery, IT operations, identity, credential, and access management (ICAM), and federal security and compliance standards. This individual will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on-time, within budget, and aligned with client requirements.
Work Location: This is a remote position, but candidate must be willing to work during the hours of 8am - 5pm EST
This position is contingent upon contract award
What will you do:
- Lead and manage the full project lifecycle of large-scale IT solutions, including planning, design, development, testing, and deployment.
- Establish priorities, determine project resource needs, and acquire necessary assets.
- Develop detailed project plans based on scope, budget, personnel, and resource availability.
- Utilize Agile methodologies to drive effective planning, execution, and delivery.
- Break down complex projects into manageable, sequenced tasks to improve turnaround and efficiency.
- Oversee and coordinate project team activities across multiple functional areas.
- Maintain communication with federal stakeholders and senior government officials.
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements and federal security standards.
- Manage risks, track progress, report metrics, and ensure high-quality project outcomes.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust level clearance
- 10 years of experience, may have supervisory or lead experience
- 7+ years of experience as a Project Manager in the Information Technology domain.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- One or more of the following relavent certifications: CISSP, CISM, CASP, CCISO, Security+ or CAP
- ITIL Foundation Certification OR demonstrated knowledge of ITIL-based service management.
- Familiarity with FICAM, NIST SP 800-63, PIV and federated authentication
- Experience with enterprise IAM and privileged access management (PAM) platforms.
- Proven experience managing large-scale, complex federal IT projects.
- Experience supervising IT operations including systems integration, user support, deployment, and training.
- Strong understanding of IT, Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), and AWS GovCloud environments.
- Experience managing Agile development teams and understanding how enhancements or defects impact architecture.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to present to senior leadership.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active Secret clearance
- AWS certification
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field
- Experience working with cross-functional delivery teams, subcontractors, and external service providers.
Details
Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
About Peraton
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
About The Role
Peraton is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead and manage complex Information Technology (IT) projects across the full lifecycle — from concept to implementation — within a federal government environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile project delivery, IT operations, identity, credential, and access management (ICAM), and federal security and compliance standards. This individual will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on-time, within budget, and aligned with client requirements.
Work Location: This is a remote position, but candidate must be willing to work during the hours of 8am - 5pm EST
This position is contingent upon contract award
What will you do:
- Lead and manage the full project lifecycle of large-scale IT solutions, including planning, design, development, testing, and deployment.
- Establish priorities, determine project resource needs, and acquire necessary assets.
- Develop detailed project plans based on scope, budget, personnel, and resource availability.
- Utilize Agile methodologies to drive effective planning, execution, and delivery.
- Break down complex projects into manageable, sequenced tasks to improve turnaround and efficiency.
- Oversee and coordinate project team activities across multiple functional areas.
- Maintain communication with federal stakeholders and senior government officials.
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements and federal security standards.
- Manage risks, track progress, report metrics, and ensure high-quality project outcomes.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust level clearance
- 10 years of experience, may have supervisory or lead experience
- 7+ years of experience as a Project Manager in the Information Technology domain.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- One or more of the following relavent certifications: CISSP, CISM, CASP, CCISO, Security+ or CAP
- ITIL Foundation Certification OR demonstrated knowledge of ITIL-based service management.
- Familiarity with FICAM, NIST SP 800-63, PIV and federated authentication
- Experience with enterprise IAM and privileged access management (PAM) platforms.
- Proven experience managing large-scale, complex federal IT projects.
- Experience supervising IT operations including systems integration, user support, deployment, and training.
- Strong understanding of IT, Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), and AWS GovCloud environments.
- Experience managing Agile development teams and understanding how enhancements or defects impact architecture.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to present to senior leadership.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active Secret clearance
- AWS certification
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field
- Experience working with cross-functional delivery teams, subcontractors, and external service providers.
Details
Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote 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 Remote Identity And Access Management Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote identity and access management engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your stack and seniority and apply directly without sorting through mixed location results.
Show async security work in your portfolio
Remote IAM employers want proof you can document identity architectures, write clear access policies, and communicate decisions in writing. Include runbooks, IAM design diagrams, or access review summaries you've authored to demonstrate you work well without in-person oversight.
Highlight your identity platform depth upfront
Remote hiring managers scan for specific platform experience fast. Lead your resume summary with the identity tools you know best, whether that's Okta, Azure AD, SailPoint, or Ping Identity, and pair each with a concrete outcome like reduced privilege creep or improved onboarding automation.
Prepare for async-first remote interviews
Many remote IAM teams use async technical screens before live interviews, sending written scenario questions about access provisioning, least-privilege enforcement, or incident response. Practice writing clear, structured answers to identity governance scenarios so your reasoning comes through without real-time back-and-forth.
Remote Identity And Access Management Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote identity and access management engineer job?
Remote IAM engineer roles go to candidates who can demonstrate strong async communication and the ability to manage identity infrastructure independently without daily supervision. Remote employers screen heavily for hands-on experience with identity platforms like Okta, Azure AD, or CyberArk, plus a clear written communication style. Certifications like CISSP or vendor-specific credentials give you a concrete edge when competing for fully distributed roles.
Which companies hire remote identity and access management engineers?
Employers currently hiring remote identity and access management engineers include Providence, Peraton, and Pinterest, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology firms, large financial institutions with distributed security teams, and cloud-native companies in healthcare IT and enterprise software are the most consistent sources of fully remote IAM engineer openings.
Can you get a remote identity and access management engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level IAM roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot identity issues independently from day one. Home lab projects demonstrating directory services, SSO configuration, or MFA implementation carry real weight, as do internships or junior IT roles with any identity or access component. Targeting smaller remote-first companies or managed security service providers often opens doors that large enterprise employers don't.
Do you need a degree for remote identity and access management engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh hands-on identity platform experience, vendor certifications like Okta Certified Professional or Microsoft SC-300, and demonstrated results over a formal degree. A portfolio showing real IAM implementations, audit remediation work, or identity governance projects can substitute effectively, particularly at remote-first companies and cloud-focused security teams that prioritize skill verification over credentials.
Which industries hire the most remote identity and access management engineers?
Remote identity and access management engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed engineering and security teams that need IAM engineers who can govern identity infrastructure and enforce access controls without being physically on-site.
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