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Identity and Access Management roles qualify for H-1B visa and O-1 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field. IAM engineers and architects are among the more consistently sponsored cybersecurity roles due to high enterprise demand. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer will design, deliver, and support the IAM strategy for the IAM program at Abercrombie. The IAM will integrate new applications and systems, manage and optimize existing identity processes and technology, and find and document solutions to complex problems. This is an experienced position and requires that the IAM Engineer stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends that will address current challenges and enable new ways of delivering value to the organization.
What will you be doing?
- Accountable for verifying and ensuring the overall performance and stability of the applications supporting the Identity and Access Management team, including: Ping, SailPoint ISC, Entra, GCP, OCI, OpenText, and Service Now.
- Administer identity and access in enterprise cloud platforms, including configuration, maintenance, coordination, enhancement, troubleshooting, roadmap, and policy.
- Support day-to-day operations to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of time-critical information related to user identity, machine identity, and privilege access management for all IAM applications.
- Provide 24x7 support as needed for emergency situations and planned maintenance activities including participation in an on-call after-hours support rotation.
- Design, implement, test, and support enhancements to the systems, services, and technologies used by the IAM team.
- Involvement in mentoring and providing guidance to junior team members.
- Collaborate with IT Teams to support Dev, Test, and QA processes.
- Apply an understanding of technical problems and solutions concerning the current and future business environment to research and resolve access-related issues independently.
- Effective communication skills to ensure project managers and other teams understand IAM operational processes and technical solutions.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of application security and risk management.
- Build positive working relationships with team members, peer technical teams, application teams, and customers.
- Self-motivated to identify potential areas of improvement within Identity & Access Management.
What will you need to bring?
- Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS/CIS, or related field (required)
- 4+ years of identity and access management experience
- Expert knowledge in the following IAM technology areas: Cloud-based identity platforms, Authentication/Authorization, Access Provisioning, Directory Services, Single Sign-On (SSO), Federation, Privileged Access Management, Digital Certificates/PKI and Multi-factor Authentication (MFA).
- Hands-on experience with the following IAM technologies: Entra, OCI, GCP, Ping, and ServiceNow.
- Knowledge and experience developing, deploying, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining enterprise cloud-based Identity & Access Management solutions.
- Understanding of AuthN/AuthZ best practices and OAuth 2.0 standards and experience with Web Services, REST, SOAP, and XML technologies.
- Hands-on experience with Windows/Linux as well as scripting expertise in one or more of the following (Java, PowerShell, Bash/Shell, Python)
- Knowledge of enterprise security tools, including identity management, access control, security operations and management tools
- Maintain technical knowledge within areas of expertise including strong knowledge of Cloud and IAM industry trends and industry competition.
This role allows for remote work across the U.S.. Therefore, in states and cities that require the hourly or salary compensation or pay range to be included in a job posting, the recruiting pay range for this position is $97,000 - $121,000. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, your years of experience, your work location, comparison to other employees in similar or related roles, or market demands. The range may be modified in the future.
Benefits & Perks
As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:
- Incentive bonus program
- 401(K) savings plan with company match
- Annual companywide review process
- Flexible spending accounts
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Associate assistance program
- Paid parental and adoption leave
- Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
- Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Mobile Stipend
- Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
- Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year)
- Seven associate wellness half days per year
- Onsite fitness center
- Merchandise discount on all of our brands
- Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
- Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
- Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!
Company Description
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.
The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Job Description:
The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer will design, deliver, and support the IAM strategy for the IAM program at Abercrombie. The IAM will integrate new applications and systems, manage and optimize existing identity processes and technology, and find and document solutions to complex problems. This is an experienced position and requires that the IAM Engineer stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends that will address current challenges and enable new ways of delivering value to the organization.
What will you be doing?
- Accountable for verifying and ensuring the overall performance and stability of the applications supporting the Identity and Access Management team, including: Ping, SailPoint ISC, Entra, GCP, OCI, OpenText, and Service Now.
- Administer identity and access in enterprise cloud platforms, including configuration, maintenance, coordination, enhancement, troubleshooting, roadmap, and policy.
- Support day-to-day operations to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of time-critical information related to user identity, machine identity, and privilege access management for all IAM applications.
- Provide 24x7 support as needed for emergency situations and planned maintenance activities including participation in an on-call after-hours support rotation.
- Design, implement, test, and support enhancements to the systems, services, and technologies used by the IAM team.
- Involvement in mentoring and providing guidance to junior team members.
- Collaborate with IT Teams to support Dev, Test, and QA processes.
- Apply an understanding of technical problems and solutions concerning the current and future business environment to research and resolve access-related issues independently.
- Effective communication skills to ensure project managers and other teams understand IAM operational processes and technical solutions.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of application security and risk management.
- Build positive working relationships with team members, peer technical teams, application teams, and customers.
- Self-motivated to identify potential areas of improvement within Identity & Access Management.
What will you need to bring?
- Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS/CIS, or related field (required)
- 4+ years of identity and access management experience
- Expert knowledge in the following IAM technology areas: Cloud-based identity platforms, Authentication/Authorization, Access Provisioning, Directory Services, Single Sign-On (SSO), Federation, Privileged Access Management, Digital Certificates/PKI and Multi-factor Authentication (MFA).
- Hands-on experience with the following IAM technologies: Entra, OCI, GCP, Ping, and ServiceNow.
- Knowledge and experience developing, deploying, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining enterprise cloud-based Identity & Access Management solutions.
- Understanding of AuthN/AuthZ best practices and OAuth 2.0 standards and experience with Web Services, REST, SOAP, and XML technologies.
- Hands-on experience with Windows/Linux as well as scripting expertise in one or more of the following (Java, PowerShell, Bash/Shell, Python)
- Knowledge of enterprise security tools, including identity management, access control, security operations and management tools
- Maintain technical knowledge within areas of expertise including strong knowledge of Cloud and IAM industry trends and industry competition.
This role allows for remote work across the U.S.. Therefore, in states and cities that require the hourly or salary compensation or pay range to be included in a job posting, the recruiting pay range for this position is $97,000 - $121,000. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, your years of experience, your work location, comparison to other employees in similar or related roles, or market demands. The range may be modified in the future.
Benefits & Perks
As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:
- Incentive bonus program
- 401(K) savings plan with company match
- Annual companywide review process
- Flexible spending accounts
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Associate assistance program
- Paid parental and adoption leave
- Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
- Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Mobile Stipend
- Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
- Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year)
- Seven associate wellness half days per year
- Onsite fitness center
- Merchandise discount on all of our brands
- Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
- Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
- Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!
Company Description
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.
The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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Target enterprise and regulated industries first
Large financial institutions, healthcare systems, and defense contractors have mature IAM programs and established visa sponsorship infrastructure. These employers file H-1B petitions regularly and are more likely to have in-house immigration counsel handling the process.
Align your degree to the role explicitly
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the IAM role. Computer science, information systems, and cybersecurity degrees map cleanly. If your degree is in a different field, document how your coursework directly supports IAM responsibilities in your petition.
Highlight certifications as supporting evidence
CISSP, CIAM, Microsoft Entra ID, and SailPoint certifications strengthen your H-1B petition by demonstrating specialized knowledge. They don't replace a qualifying degree but can reinforce the specialty occupation argument, particularly for roles with broad job descriptions.
Frame your experience around specific IAM platforms
Employers sponsoring IAM roles want platform-specific expertise in Okta, CyberArk, Ping Identity, or Azure AD. Resumes and petition support letters should name the platforms you've worked with and the scale of the identity environments you've managed.
Understand cap-exempt employer options
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government contractors are exempt from the H-1B annual cap. IAM roles exist in these organizations, and a cap-exempt offer means you can start immediately without waiting for the October 1 fiscal year start date.
Request a specialty occupation support letter from your employer
IAM job descriptions sometimes include generalist language that weakens a specialty occupation claim. Ask your employer to provide a detailed support letter explaining why the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific technical discipline, not just any degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Identity and Access Management role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, IAM roles generally qualify as specialty occupations because they require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge in information security, directory services, or identity governance. The key requirement is that the position normally requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, information systems, or a directly related field. Generalist IT roles with loose degree requirements can face RFEs, so a precise job description matters.
What visa types are available for IAM professionals seeking sponsorship?
H-1B visa is the most common path for IAM engineers and architects at U.S. employers. Australians may qualify for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and is significantly easier to obtain. Canadians and Mexicans can use the TN visa under the computer systems analyst category. Senior IAM architects with industry recognition may qualify for O-1A based on extraordinary ability.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor IAM roles?
Financial services firms, healthcare networks, cloud providers, and federal contractors consistently sponsor IAM positions because identity security is a compliance requirement in those industries. Browse Migrate Mate to filter IAM roles by sponsorship-confirmed employers. Companies running large Okta, CyberArk, or SailPoint deployments almost always need dedicated IAM staff and have sponsorship experience.
Can an IAM role be sponsored without a computer science degree?
It depends on the specific degree and how closely it relates to the role. Information systems, cybersecurity, and electrical engineering degrees typically satisfy the specialty occupation requirement. If your degree is in an unrelated field, three years of directly relevant work experience can substitute for each year of missing education under USCIS equivalency rules. A credential evaluation and detailed support letter become critical in that scenario.
How does the H-1B lottery affect IAM job seekers, and are there ways around it?
The H-1B regular cap is subject to an annual lottery, with a selection rate around 25% in recent years. IAM professionals have three main options to avoid the lottery: secure a role with a cap-exempt employer such as a university or nonprofit research institution, obtain an E-3 if you hold Australian citizenship, or qualify for O-1A status. Some employers also use L-1 visa transfers for international employees moving into U.S. IAM roles.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Identity And Access Management jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.