Advanced Security Engineer (IAM)

Relativity; New York (NY); Remote; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity is seeking an Advanced Security Engineer focused on Identity & Access Management to design, build, and operate IAM and cloud security services across the organization. You will blend hands-on software engineering with security ownership in a modern cloud environment.

This role emphasizes security automation, secure-by-default patterns, on-call responsibilities, and mentoring engineers to improve security across teams. Remote within the United States.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of software development experience in C#, Python, Java or similar.
• Experience with Azure cloud technologies, DevSecOps practices and GitHub Actions.
• Bachelor's degree in CS or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate internal IAM and cloud security services used across the organization.
• Write production quality software using modern engineering best practices.
• Automate security controls to reduce operational burden and technical debt.
• Partner with engineering teams to embed secure by default patterns into their workflows.
• Participate in on-call support, incident response, root cause analysis, and reliability improvements.
• Mentor engineers and advocate for pragmatic security improvement.

Skills

Software development

Cloud technologies

DevSecOps

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

GitHub Actions

Job description

Posting Type

Remote

Job Overview

As an Advanced Security Engineer focused on Identity & Access Management, you will design, build, and operate identitycentric security platforms that govern access to enterprise systems, cloud resources, and SaaS applications. Your work will centralize and standardize access control, enabling secure, scalable, and auditable business operations across Relativity. This role blends handson software engineering with systemlevel security ownership in a modern cloud environment.

Why you would enjoy this job

• You enjoy empowering your clients to make intelligent decisions about their security state.
• You thrive on building tools that create a secure and seamless experience for developers.
• You relish working in a modern cloud environment and leveraging cutting-edge technologies.
• You find satisfaction in simplifying complex security challenges.
• You are passionate about building and sharing your vision of a secure development environment.
• You appreciate the autonomy and responsibility that comes with a senior role, allowing you to drive initiatives and make impactful decisions.

Job Description and Requirements

Role Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate internal IAM and cloud security services used across the organization
• Write production quality software using modern engineering best practices
• Automate security controls to reduce operational burden and technical debt
• Partner with engineering teams to embed secure by default patterns into their workflows
• Participate in on-call support, incident response, root cause analysis, and reliability improvements
• Mentor engineers and advocate for pragmatic security improvement

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of commercial experience in software development (C#, Python, Java or other general-purpose modern programming language) with a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, including algorithms and data structures.
• Experience with cloud technologies (preferably Azure), DevSecOps practices, and automation tools (e.g., GitHub Actions).
• Growth mindset and eagerness to learn across engineering and security domains.
• Ability to take feedback and strive for continual improvement.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience securing cloud-native applications / SaaS solutions and networks.
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning and threat protection.
• Relevant certifications:
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500).
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300).
• Understanding Zero Trust security principles and their practical application.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards and frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Exposure to other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).

Relativity is committed to competitive, fair, and equitable compensation practices.

This position is eligible for total compensation which includes a competitive base salary, an annual performance bonus, and long-term incentives.

The expected salary range for this role is between $104000 and $156000

The final offered salary will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity. Hiring at the top end of the range would not be typical, to allow for future meaningful salary growth in this position.

Required Skills: Endpoint Security, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Security Architecture Design, Security Automation, Security Information, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Operations, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management