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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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Get Access To All JobsDate: Apr 29, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60606
Company: National Futures Association
NFA is purpose-driven. We safeguard the integrity of the derivatives markets, protect investors and ensure that our Members meet their regulatory obligations. We take pride in our work; maintain a conviction to do the right thing; empower each other; and support our community. Envision your career in a place where performing critical regulatory work within the financial industry is as significant as the passionate and talented individuals with whom you work.
When you join NFA, as an Senior Identity and Access Management Engineer, you will bring your technical expertise to help modernize and scale our identity platforms. You will play a key role in designing and supporting enterprise identity solutions across NFA environments, enabling efficient access to systems and applications that support our organization.
Beginning your first day and throughout your career, you will partner with cross functional teams to enhance our identity ecosystem, streamline user access, and build scalable solutions that support evolving business needs. You will have the opportunity to drive automation, improve integration, and contribute to the ongoing transformation of our identity and access management capabilities.
What you'll do:
You will support and evolve NFA's identity environment, focusing on automation and integration across enterprise systems. This role blends hands-on engineering with strategic thinking to improve how identity services enable the business.
- Design, implement, and support identity infrastructure with a focus on Microsoft Entra ID and Azure IAM (RBAC).
- Participate in the full user lifecycle including onboarding, role changes, and offboarding with an emphasis on automation and efficiency.
- Configure and maintain authentication solutions such as SSO, MFA, and passwordless access across cloud and enterprise applications.
- Build and support integrations between identity platforms and internal/external systems using APIs and modern tools.
- Leverage infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates, or similar) to provision and manage identity-related resources in a consistent and scalable way.
- Develop scripts (PowerShell, Python) to automate provisioning and improve operational workflows.
- Contribute to IAM enhancements, cloud migrations, and system implementations.
- Troubleshoot identity related issues and continuously improve system performance and user experience.
- Partner with security, infrastructure, and application teams to align identity solutions with enterprise standards.
What we are looking for:
We're seeking an identity professional who is comfortable working across modern identity platforms and building solutions. This individual is both technically strong and collaborative, with the ability to translate business needs into effective identity and access strategies.
- Experience with identity platforms particularly Microsoft Entra ID and Azure IAM.
- Strong understanding of directory services such as Active Directory and LDAP.
- Familiarity with modern authentication and security protocols including SAML, OAuth, OIDC, and SCIM.
- Hands on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM templates or similar.
- Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, Azure Graph, or similar languages.
- Ability to integrate identity platforms with enterprise and third-party applications (e.g., ServiceNow or similar tools).
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on scalable, efficient solutions.
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
The salary range for this position is $103,400 to $176,000.
To learn more about NFA and the benefits we offer please visit: What We Offer | National Futures Association.
Customers and market participants depend on NFA to act with integrity and impartiality as it carries out its mission of safeguarding the markets and protecting investors. Therefore, NFA employees have a responsibility to conduct themselves according to high ethical standards, and must abide by NFA's Code of Professional Conduct. Learn more about the Code of Professional Conduct.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Date: Apr 29, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60606
Company: National Futures Association
NFA is purpose-driven. We safeguard the integrity of the derivatives markets, protect investors and ensure that our Members meet their regulatory obligations. We take pride in our work; maintain a conviction to do the right thing; empower each other; and support our community. Envision your career in a place where performing critical regulatory work within the financial industry is as significant as the passionate and talented individuals with whom you work.
When you join NFA, as an Senior Identity and Access Management Engineer, you will bring your technical expertise to help modernize and scale our identity platforms. You will play a key role in designing and supporting enterprise identity solutions across NFA environments, enabling efficient access to systems and applications that support our organization.
Beginning your first day and throughout your career, you will partner with cross functional teams to enhance our identity ecosystem, streamline user access, and build scalable solutions that support evolving business needs. You will have the opportunity to drive automation, improve integration, and contribute to the ongoing transformation of our identity and access management capabilities.
What you'll do:
You will support and evolve NFA's identity environment, focusing on automation and integration across enterprise systems. This role blends hands-on engineering with strategic thinking to improve how identity services enable the business.
- Design, implement, and support identity infrastructure with a focus on Microsoft Entra ID and Azure IAM (RBAC).
- Participate in the full user lifecycle including onboarding, role changes, and offboarding with an emphasis on automation and efficiency.
- Configure and maintain authentication solutions such as SSO, MFA, and passwordless access across cloud and enterprise applications.
- Build and support integrations between identity platforms and internal/external systems using APIs and modern tools.
- Leverage infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates, or similar) to provision and manage identity-related resources in a consistent and scalable way.
- Develop scripts (PowerShell, Python) to automate provisioning and improve operational workflows.
- Contribute to IAM enhancements, cloud migrations, and system implementations.
- Troubleshoot identity related issues and continuously improve system performance and user experience.
- Partner with security, infrastructure, and application teams to align identity solutions with enterprise standards.
What we are looking for:
We're seeking an identity professional who is comfortable working across modern identity platforms and building solutions. This individual is both technically strong and collaborative, with the ability to translate business needs into effective identity and access strategies.
- Experience with identity platforms particularly Microsoft Entra ID and Azure IAM.
- Strong understanding of directory services such as Active Directory and LDAP.
- Familiarity with modern authentication and security protocols including SAML, OAuth, OIDC, and SCIM.
- Hands on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM templates or similar.
- Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, Azure Graph, or similar languages.
- Ability to integrate identity platforms with enterprise and third-party applications (e.g., ServiceNow or similar tools).
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on scalable, efficient solutions.
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
The salary range for this position is $103,400 to $176,000.
To learn more about NFA and the benefits we offer please visit: What We Offer | National Futures Association.
Customers and market participants depend on NFA to act with integrity and impartiality as it carries out its mission of safeguarding the markets and protecting investors. Therefore, NFA employees have a responsibility to conduct themselves according to high ethical standards, and must abide by NFA's Code of Professional Conduct. Learn more about the Code of Professional Conduct.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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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.
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Find Identity And Access Management Engineer JobsFrequently 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 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 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.
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