Sr. IAM Engineer | Remote, USA

This position can be hired remotely anywhere within the U.S.

The Identity & Access Management Engineer’s primary responsibility is to implement security principles to support alignment with security policies to protect data and reduce risk. The Identity and Access Management Engineer will be responsible for the support, deployment, management, and troubleshooting of Optiv’s identity management solutions. This position will manage all facets of access at Optiv in both cloud and on premise, working closely with other teams to optimize and automate processes related to access management. 

This position is a senior-level role requiring a strong understanding of IAM principles, protocols, and best practices. This position is responsible for implementing designs developed by IAM architects, ensuring seamless integration of IAM capabilities across organizational systems, and providing ongoing support and maintenance for IAM processes and technologies.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead the implementation and administration of IAM and RBAC platforms.
• Drive major initiatives for IAM and RBAC automation and development across the organization.
• Ensure adherence to NIST standards and organizational security policies for all IAM solutions.
• Respond to break/fix requests and monitor IAM environments.
• Handle Level 2 tickets for bugs, outages, and feature requests.
• Support the Digital Technology team in change management processes for development, QA, and production environments.
• Maintain IAM policies, standards, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Provide compliance-related reports as needed.
• Maintain applications and systems related to IAM and RBAC.
• Support ServiceNow tickets for access requests to systems and applications.
• Ensure 99.99% system availability on a 24x7x365 basis for cloud and on-premises systems.
• Direct daily IAM operations, including access provisioning, deprovisioning, and regular audits to ensure compliance and efficiency
• Build and maintain IAM policies for physical devices, API keys, cloud identities, and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Report on IAM metrics and performance to senior management
• Highlight achievements and identify areas for improvement in IAM initiatives.
• Continuously improve methods for MFA, single sign-on (SSO), and related authentication processes to enhance security and user experience.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in IAM and RBAC support under NIST 800-53 policies and procedures.
• Extensive experience in implementing modern IAM practices, from physical devices to cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with NIST guidelines for access administration, enforcement, and governance.
• Experience managing both public cloud and on-premises IAM solutions.
• Proficiency in IAM tools, including:
  • CyberArk (SSO and enterprise application integration)
  • Active Directory (AD Directory Services, ADFS, Forest Trust, AD Rights Management).
  • Entra ID (AAD Connect, Conditional Access Policy, Entitlement Management).
  • Third-party PAM solutions.
  • SailPoint, SecureAuth IDP, PingFederate IDP, PingOne, Azure, and Okta.
  • In-depth knowledge of IAM frameworks and best practices.
• Working knowledge of:
  • Authentication protocols such as SAML and LDAP.
  • Relational databases (MS SQL, Oracle).
  • Authorization concepts and hybrid domain environments.
  • Leading in vulnerability and patch management coupled with a deep understanding of information security standards related to endpoints
  • Windows, MacOS and Linux operating systems
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with senior leadership.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• This role requires a proactive approach to tackle complex IAM and IT infrastructure challenges in a dynamic environment

What you can expect from Optiv

• A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups.
• Work/life balance
• Professional training resources
• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
• Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
• The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)