IAM Engineer

Ambry Genetics

. Help ensure secure and private precision medicine methodologies for clients and patients .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining IAM solutions, with a strong focus on authentication and authorization best practices. Proven ability to collaborate across IT and business units to enhance IAM awareness and integrate security measures effectively.

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IAM Solution DesignOKTA and OKTA WorkflowsAuthentication and Authorization ProtocolsInformation Security Risk ManagementProject Management

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Hard Skills

IAM EngineeringAuthentication ProtocolsAuthorization ProtocolsSAML 2.0OAuth 2.0OpenID ConnectLDAPSOAPRESTSCIM

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

TerraformGitHub

Certifications & Qualifications

ISO 27001SOC2 Type 2NIST 800-30

Industry Keywords

IAM Best PracticesIAM AwarenessSecurity RisksData-Rich EnvironmentsCompliance Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SOAPTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help ensure secure and private precision medicine methodologies for clients and patients
Design, deploy, and maintain IAM solutions across various domains
Identify, assess, and mitigate IAM-related security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities
Apply authentication and authorization best practices in data-rich environments
Collaborate with IT and business units to promote IAM awareness and integrate IAM best practices into operational processes
Oversee and drive IAM initiatives
Translate complex technical security concepts into clear and concise language

Requirements

What you’ll need

Practical experience with authentication and authorization protocols
Proven experience designing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive IAM solutions, including OKTA and OKTA Workflows
Strong skills identifying, assessing, and mitigating IAM-related security risks
Understanding of authentication and authorization best practices in data-rich environments
Ability to collaborate with IT and other business units to promote IAM awareness and integrate IAM best practices
3+ years of experience in IT Security
At least 2 years of experience with IAM Engineering
Extensive experience with OKTA and OKTA Workflows
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Excellent project management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills focused on authentication and authorization issues
Hands-on experience with Terraform and GitHub
Strong understanding of IAM principles, frameworks, and technologies, including SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, LDAP, SOAP, REST, and SCIM
Knowledge of information security risk management frameworks and compliance practices, including ISO 27001, SOC2 Type 2, and NIST 800-30

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive compensation may be offered
Restricted stock units may be offered
Medical and other benefits depending on the position
Equal opportunity employment