Staff Engineer, Identity & Access Management – IAM

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. Assess the current state of IAM and revamp IAM strategy across products, platforms, cloud/on-premise infrastructure, and corporate applications .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • United StatesLead💰 $180,600 - $212,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM) with a focus on cloud-based solutions, security principles, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead large-scale IAM projects and implement effective access management strategies across diverse environments.

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Identity & Access Management (IAM)Cloud-Based Identity GovernanceEnterprise Active DirectoryProgramming Languages (Java, C++, Python)Security Certifications (CISSP, OSCP, GWAPT)

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Hard Skills

Identity & Access Management (IAM)Cloud-Based Identity GovernanceAccess ManagementRBAC/ABAC WorkflowsEnterprise Active DirectoryAdaptive AuthenticationOAuthOpenIDSAMLPrivileged Access Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationLeadership SkillsContinuous Improvement MindsetBusiness Systems Analysis

Tools & Technologies

OktaAWSAzure ADDuoDelineaCyberArkUNIX/LinuxMacOSWindows

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPOSCPGWAPT

Industry Keywords

Zero-Trust Security StrategyKPIKCIKRISOXGxPRisk ManagementCompliance Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudJavaLinuxMacOSPythonUnixC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess the current state of IAM and revamp IAM strategy across products, platforms, cloud/on-premise infrastructure, and corporate applications
Drive IAM implementation as part of the broader zero-trust security strategy
Architect and design cloud-based identity governance, access management, and cloud directory solutions
Implement RBAC/ABAC-based IAM workflows for onboarding and ongoing identity lifecycle management
Advise IT, security, and development teams to integrate IAM principles into broader security architecture
Partner with Engineering and IT teams to implement fine-tuned access privileges and appropriately manage risk
Establish KPIs, KCIs, and KRIs to provide visibility into IAM control effectiveness and support continuous improvement
Partner with other teams to design IAM solutions meeting SOX, GxP, and other regulatory standards
Collaborate across departments to ensure IAM systems support business objectives and high security standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
Minimum of 7 years of experience in Identity & Access Management and related information security domains
Deep understanding of security principles
Proven track record leading large-scale IAM projects from strategy to execution, particularly in cloud-first and hybrid environments
Expertise in one or more programming languages, such as Java, C++, or Python, as they relate to IAM products
Expert-level experience with enterprise identity administration and governance solutions
Expert-level experience with Adaptive Authentication, OAuth, OpenID, and SAML
Expert-level experience with Enterprise Active Directory and cloud IAM products such as Okta, AWS, Azure AD, or Duo, or equivalent
Expert-level experience with privileged access management solutions such as Delinea or CyberArk
Knowledge of UNIX/Linux, macOS, and Windows operating systems
Knowledge of database management systems
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Ability to act as a Business Systems Analyst and articulate and elicit technology-agnostic requirements and use cases
Continuous improvement mindset and current knowledge of IAM trends and technologies
Experience with risk management and aligning IAM solutions with organizational risk tolerance and compliance requirements
Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, or GWAPT are highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus eligibility
Equity compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Regular on-site visits for remote employees
Accommodations available on request during the selection process