Access and Identity Management Engineer

Quest Technology Management; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Employment Development Department seeks an experienced Information Technology Specialist II in Sacramento to lead Identity, Credential, and Access Management initiatives. You will manage Privilege Access Management, Secrets Management, Identity Governance, and RBAC, collaborating with managers and staff in the IT Branch.

The role supports a hybrid work arrangement with in-office days at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Final Filing Date: 9/23/2026.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge and experience in Privilege Access Management, Secrets Management, Identity Governance, and Role-Based Access Controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced IAM architecture knowledge across PAM, Secrets Management, Identity Governance, and RBAC.

Skills

Privilege Access Management

Secrets Management

Identity Governance

RBAC

IAM Architecture

Job description

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

Are you looking for a fast-paced and challenging position that will provide you with extremely valuable Identity, Credential, and Access Management Architecture experience, extensive variety, and frequent exposure to managers and staff in the Information Technology Branch?

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is looking for a highly motivated and qualified individual to work in the Access and Identity Management Group. The Information Technology Specialist II provides advanced knowledge and experience in management of Privilege Access Management, Secrets Management, Identity Governance, and Role-Based Access Controls.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change as business needs arise. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office on their assigned in-office days. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.

This position exists at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% – 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Final Filing Date: 9/23/2026