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Identity and Access Management Engineers are consistently sponsored for H-1B visa and L-1 visas, as the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field. Employers across financial services, healthcare, and tech actively file LCAs for this title. 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Identity And Access Management Engineer
Emphasize your IAM-specific certifications
Certifications like CISSP, CIAM, or vendor credentials from Okta, SailPoint, or CyberArk signal specialized expertise that strengthens your H-1B specialty occupation case and makes your profile stand out to sponsors reviewing applications.
Target regulated industries with compliance mandates
Financial services, healthcare, and government contractors face strict identity governance requirements under frameworks like HIPAA and SOX. These industries file LCAs for IAM Engineers consistently and are among the most active H-1B sponsors for this role.
Align your degree field to the job description
Sponsors need to demonstrate your degree directly relates to IAM work. Degrees in computer science, cybersecurity, or information systems map cleanly. If your degree is in a different field, document relevant coursework and certifications to close the gap.
Highlight experience with specific IAM platforms
Hands-on experience with Okta, Azure AD, SailPoint, or CyberArk is what hiring managers screen for first. Naming these platforms explicitly in your resume strengthens the specialty occupation argument your employer's attorney will need to make.
Look for employers with established immigration infrastructure
Large enterprises and consulting firms like Deloitte, Accenture, and major banks have in-house immigration teams and file hundreds of H-1B petitions annually. These employers move faster and encounter fewer processing delays than first-time sponsors.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for verified sponsoring employers
Not every job posting that sounds IAM-related comes from an employer willing to sponsor visas. Migrate Mate lists roles from employers with confirmed sponsorship history, saving you from applying to positions that will ultimately go nowhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Identity and Access Management Engineer qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. IAM Engineer consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role requires theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge in cybersecurity and identity systems, and employers routinely require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information security, or a related field. USCIS has a strong track record of approving H-1B visa petitions for this title.
Which visa types do IAM Engineers typically get sponsored for?
H-1B is the most common path, but L-1B is a strong option if you're transferring from an overseas office of a U.S. multinational in a specialized knowledge capacity. O-1A is possible if you have notable publications, patents, or speaking credentials in cybersecurity. Canadian and Mexican nationals in this role may also qualify for TN visa status under the Computer Systems Analyst category.
What degree does an employer need you to have to sponsor an IAM Engineer?
Most employers require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a closely related field. Some will accept an information systems or electrical engineering degree if paired with relevant IAM experience and certifications. A degree in an unrelated field makes sponsorship harder but not impossible if you have extensive documented experience and recognized credentials like CISSP.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship for IAM roles compared to other tech jobs?
IAM Engineers face the same H-1B lottery odds as any other specialty occupation, roughly 25% in recent registration cycles. However, the role's strong specialty occupation footing means USCIS approval rates after selection are high. Employers with cap-exempt status, such as universities or nonprofit research institutions, can file year-round and bypass the lottery entirely, which is worth prioritizing if you find relevant openings on Migrate Mate.
Can an IAM Engineer on OPT find sponsorship before their authorization expires?
Yes, and the timeline is workable if you start early. Standard OPT gives you 12 months, and STEM OPT extends that by 24 months for graduates in cybersecurity or computer science programs, covering multiple H-1B registration cycles. Securing a role before your first OPT year ends gives you the best chance of being registered in time. Browsing IAM roles on Migrate Mate filters for employers who have actively sponsored in the past.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Identity And Access Management Engineer 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.