Lead IAM Engineer
Lead IAM Engineer
Location: New Jersey/New York (Hybrid/Remote flexibility)
Full-time
We are currently partnered with a leading energy/utilities organization looking to bring on a Lead IAM Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise IAM solutions. This is a senior-level, hands-on technical leadership role that is critical to ensuring secure access to systems, enforcing security policies, and driving IAM strategy across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- IAM Architecture & Implementation: Design and manage IAM solutions including SSO, MFA, PAM, and RBAC.
- Identity Governance: Oversee identity life cycle management, provisioning, and deprovisioning.
- Access Control: Implement least privilege, JIT access, and Zero Trust principles.
- Directory & Federation Services: Manage Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP, and federation protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
- Cloud IAM: Secure access across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) with proper identity federation and role management.
- Compliance & Security: Ensure alignment with SOX, NIST, and other regulatory frameworks. Conduct audits and risk assessments.
- Incident Response: Collaborate with security teams to detect and remediate IAM-related incidents.
- Automation: Develop scripts and workflows using PowerShell, Python, or similar tools.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with IT, security, and business teams to define and implement IAM strategies.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (or 10 years of relevant cyber security experience in lieu of a degree).
- Minimum of 6 years in IAM engineering, security architecture, or a related field.
- Deep expertise in IAM platforms, authentication protocols, and cloud security.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
- Strong understanding of Zero Trust, identity-centric security, and risk-based authentication.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or IAM-specific credentials.
- Experience integrating IAM with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
- Familiarity with securing APIs and using IAM SDKs.
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