Senior Principal IAM Security Engineer - Remote

Autodesk; Canada; Remote; CAD 143,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Canada seeks a Sr. Principal IAM Security Engineer to lead the strategy and execution of secure, scalable identity solutions. This pivotal role requires deep expertise in identity architecture and collaboration across teams to enhance security posture. Responsibilities include implementing Zero Trust identity controls and managing identity lifecycle policies. Competitive compensation package offered, including a salary range of $143,600 to $197,450 CAD.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual cash bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IAM and Security Engineering is required.
• Experience leading IAM initiatives in hybrid cloud environments.
• Understanding of identity security and access governance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and execution of secure identity solutions.
• Drive the implementation of Zero Trust identity controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for identity standards.

Skills

10+ years in IAM and Security Engineering

Coding/scripting skills (Python, PowerShell)

Ability to map threats against identities

Excellent communication skills

Experience securing identity for DevOps environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SailPoint

Azure AD/Entra ID

AWS IAM

CyberArk

Job description

Job Requisition ID #

25WD90604

Position Overview

Autodesk’s Cyber Defense team is looking for aSr. Principal IAM Security Engineerto lead the strategy, design, and execution of secure, scalable identity solutions across the enterprise. This is a pivotal role for a hands-on leader with deep expertise in identity architecture, a security-first mindset, and the ability to influence across organizational boundaries.

You’ll lead key initiatives such asZero Trust enforcement,Non-Human Identity (NHI) governance, IAM Threat Management andautomation of identity workflows, while working across multiple business units to align platforms, reduce risk, and build seamless access experiences.

This is a strategic and hands-on role for someone who wants tolead Autodesk’s enterprise identity posture, drive large-scale impact across teams, and ensure our systems aresecure, automated, and aligned with Zero Trust principles.

Responsibilities

• Act as astrategic IAM lead and subject matter expert, driving secure identity architecture across SailPoint, Entra ID (Azure AD), AWS IAM, and PAM platforms—while remainingtechnology-agnosticand outcome-focused

• Drive the implementation ofZero Trust identity controls: phishing-resistant MFA, device-aware conditional access, and least-privilege enforcement

• Define and govern lifecycle management, classification, and policy forNon-Human Identities (NHIs)such as service accounts and automation agents

• Manage and enhance Threat Detection platforms and CIEM components

• Design and deployRole-Based Access Control (RBAC)frameworks across Autodesk, enabling Day 1 access automation and alignment to job functions

• Build and maintain integrations between IAM platforms and enterprise systems usingAPIs, SCIM, Webhooks, and other protocols

• Experience securing and automating identity for DevOps environments and CI/CD pipelines

• Familiarity with modern authentication protocols (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, SPIFFE)

• Strong documentation skills and a track record of policy/standards development

• Passion for collaboration, mentoring, and building secure-by-default environments

• Develop automationfor provisioning, deprovisioning, access reviews, and certification workflows using scripting languages likePython, PowerShell, or equivalent

• Partner across business units to influence platform teams, drive adoption of identity standards, and streamline access governance practices

• Collaborate with Compliance and Audit to implement controls forSOX, SOC2, FedRAMP, and internal policy requirements

• Serve as a mentor and technical coach to junior engineers, fostering team growth and security excellence

• Participate in architecture reviews, incident response, and risk assessments related to IAM

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years in IAM and Security Engineering, with 3+ years in a principal-level capacity

• Ability to map threats against human and non-human identities and implement a strategic plan to reduce and eliminate risks

• Deep,technology-agnostic understanding of identity security, access governance, and lifecycle management

• Hands-on experience with SailPoint, Azure AD/Entra ID, AWS IAM, CyberArk, or equivalent platforms

• Strong experience withcoding/scripting(e.g.,Python, PowerShell) and building integrations usingREST APIs, SCIM, and web services

• Proven ability to lead identity programs across hybrid cloud environments and influence cross-functional teams

• Familiarity withcompliance frameworks(SOX, SOC2, ISO 27001) and governance-focused access reviews

• Excellent communication skills; able to influence engineers, business partners, and senior leadership

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About Autodesk

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When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Canada-BC based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $143,600 and $197,450. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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