Senior Security Engineer – Enterprise Security

Lambda

. Design, deploy, and maintain IAM architectures, SSO/IdP integrations, and PAM across corporate and SaaS ecosystems .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $266,000 - $395,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing Identity and Access Management architectures, with a strong focus on Zero Trust principles and security automation. Proficient in managing SaaS Security Posture Management and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001.

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Identity And Access Management (IAM)Zero Trust ArchitectureSaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM)Security Automation ToolsPython Programming

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Hard Skills

Security EngineeringSAML/OIDCSCIMEndpoint Detection And Response (EDR)Mobile Device Management (MDM)Infrastructure As Code (Terraform)Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)Passwordless SolutionsAutomated Access CertificationSecurity Posture Reviews

Soft Skills

CommunicationStakeholder ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

OktaEntra IDPowerShellLambdaSASEVPN

Certifications & Qualifications

SOC 2ISO 27001HIPAA

Industry Keywords

Corporate SecuritySecurity DocumentationCompliance AuditsVendor Risk AssessmentHigh-Growth Startup

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPythonTerraformGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, deploy, and maintain IAM architectures, SSO/IdP integrations, and PAM across corporate and SaaS ecosystems
Automate Joiner-Mover-Leaver workflows and lifecycle management to enforce least-privilege access and zero-trust principles
Build automated access certification and review tooling
Implement MFA standards, passwordless solutions, and contextual access policies
Establish SSPM and conduct security posture reviews for corporate SaaS applications
Define and enforce baseline security configurations, patch management policies, and MDM/EDR controls across endpoints
Architect ZTNA, VPN/SASE solutions, and secure remote worker access frameworks with IT Infrastructure and Operations
Develop security automation tools and scripts in Python or Go
Build AI-powered enterprise security workflows using Lambda’s hosted LLMs
Assess third-party vendor risks and automate SaaS vendor security posture evaluations
Collaborate with IT, Legal, HR, and Compliance on SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA alignment
Establish security documentation, end-user awareness guidelines, and self-service security options
Define strategic corporate security roadmap initiatives and measurable security posture improvements
Report to the CISO as a key member of the Enterprise Security team

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of dedicated security engineering experience, with a focus on enterprise security, corporate security, or IAM infrastructure
Proven experience designing and scaling Identity & Access Management architectures, including Okta, Entra ID, SAML/OIDC, SCIM, and PAM
Hands-on technical expertise in securing corporate SaaS applications and managing SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) tools
Strong programming and scripting capabilities in Python, Go, or PowerShell
Solid understanding of Zero Trust architecture, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Mobile Device Management (MDM), and corporate network security
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering with IT, Legal, and HR
Ability to balance enterprise security controls with employee experience and productivity
Experience working in fast-moving, high-growth startup environments
Experience building enterprise security and IAM programs at high-growth tech companies or cloud providers (nice to have)
Familiarity with SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, and HIPAA compliance frameworks (nice to have)
Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code with Terraform (nice to have)
Experience with build-versus-buy decisions for security tooling (nice to have)
Experience driving or providing evidence for compliance audits (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous cash & equity compensation
Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
Flexible paid time off plan