Cyber Security Identity Engineer

FirstEnergy

. Administer, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance enterprise Identity and Access Management technologies and supporting infrastructure .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $91,375 - $171,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering and supporting Identity and Access Management technologies, including Microsoft Entra ID, Azure B2C, and Okta, while ensuring compliance with SOX and CIP regulations. Proficient in implementing security controls, troubleshooting access issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance identity governance and operational efficiency.

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Identity And Access ManagementMicrosoft Entra IDSAMLMFASOX Compliance

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Hard Skills

Identity Lifecycle ManagementPrivileged Access ManagementAuthenticationAuthorizationAccess GovernanceRBACOAuthOpenID ConnectPassword ManagementIdentity Analytics

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsTroubleshootingProblem-SolvingWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Azure B2COktaPing IdentitySailPointOneIdentityToken Management PlatformsIT Service Management PlatformsCyber OperationsConditional AccessPasswordless Authentication

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityComplianceOperational TechnologyCritical InfrastructureDisaster Recovery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCyber SecurityITSM

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance enterprise Identity and Access Management technologies and supporting infrastructure
Support identity lifecycle processes for employees and contractors, including onboarding, transfers, role changes, and offboarding
Provide technical administration and operational support across Identity Governance, Access Management, Privileged Access Management, Password Management, and Identity Analytics and Intelligence
Administer enterprise authentication technologies, including MFA, SSO, Conditional Access, federation services, and passwordless authentication
Configure and maintain integrations using SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect
Implement and maintain RBAC, least privilege, and access controls across IT and operational technology environments
Support IAM platforms including Microsoft Entra ID, Azure B2C, Okta, Ping Identity, SailPoint, OneIdentity, and PAM solutions
Monitor IAM platform health, availability, performance, and reliability and help meet SLAs
Participate in IAM incident investigations, troubleshoot authentication and access issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
Provide IAM subject matter expertise during cybersecurity incidents involving authentication, authorization, privileged access, identity compromise, or access governance
Integrate IAM controls and identity telemetry with Cyber Operations, threat detection, and insider threat monitoring
Maintain secure remote access, vendor access management, and privileged access controls for operational technology and critical infrastructure environments
Support SOX and CIP compliance through technical controls, configurations, documentation, and evidence
Participate in technology upgrades, implementations, integrations, migrations, and other IAM projects
Develop and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, troubleshooting guides, architecture information, and support documentation
Improve IAM reliability, security, automation, and operational efficiency
Maintain technical expertise through training, webinars, conferences, publications, research, and professional development
Collaborate with Cyber Operations, Infrastructure, HR, Compliance, Internal Audit, and business stakeholders to implement identity controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technology field, or equivalent applicable experience
Experience in cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, infrastructure, systems administration, application support, or related technology roles
Experience supporting or administering IAM technologies such as Microsoft Entra ID, Azure B2C, Okta, Ping Identity, SailPoint, OneIdentity, PAM solutions, token management platforms, IT service management platforms, and certificate lifecycle management technologies is preferred
Deep technical knowledge of SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect
Strong understanding of MFA, SSO, Conditional Access, federation, passwordless authentication, RBAC, and least-privilege principles
Proficiency in cybersecurity principles, identity lifecycle management, privileged access, authentication, authorization, and access governance
Experience working within regulated environments and supporting SOX and CIP compliance activities is preferred
Knowledge of system and application management practices
Understanding of architectural design principles related to system availability and disaster recovery
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate across technical teams and business functions
Ability to manage multiple technical assignments and priorities
Ability and willingness to provide off-hours support for major incidents and critical activities when required
Must reside within FE Service Territory and be within 60 minutes of a FirstEnergy corporate location
Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay plus incentive compensation
Company-sponsored pension plan
401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
Medical insurance
Prescription drug insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Skills development training
Tuition reimbursement