Cloud Security IAM Engineer

Relha LLC; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Deloitte Cyber team seeks an experienced Cloud Security IAM Engineer to design and implement IAM roles, policies, and controls across AWS and GCP. You will build self-service automation and deliver IAM solutions through CI/CD pipelines in line with security standards.

Collaborate with cross-functional cloud teams to strengthen identity governance, reduce manual access, and support scalable, secure cloud-first deployments for client environments in a hybrid model.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with cloud-native services in AWS or GCP.
• 3+ years designing and implementing enterprise security in large environments.
• 3+ years using infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• 3+ years programming in Python, Go, or Java.
• 3+ years securing SOAP and REST web services.
• 3+ years with DevOps and CI/CD automation and testing.
• 3+ years using unit testing frameworks (Behave, pytest, JUnit).
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field; or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement IAM roles, policies, and controls across cloud platforms.
• Deliver IAM solutions through CI/CD pipelines with automated tests and validations.
• Build self-service automation to empower developers while maintaining security.
• Collaborate with security, infra, service engineering, and business teams on IAM.
• Strengthen cloud identity governance and minimize manual access management.

Skills

Cloud IAM

AWS

GCP

CI/CD

Python

Go

Java

Terraform

CloudFormation

SOAP/REST APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Are you an experienced, passionate pioneer in technology who wants to work in a collaborative environment? As an experienced Cloud Security IAM Engineer, you will have the ability to share new ideas and collaborate on projects as a consultant without the extensive demands of travel. If so, consider an opportunity with Deloitte under our Project Talent Model. Project Talent Model (PTM) is a talent model that is tailored specifically for long-term, onsite client service delivery.

Recruitment for this role ends on 9/11/2026.

The IAM Security Engineer is a cloud-focused security role responsible for defining and implementing Identity and Access Management roles, policies, and security controls across AWS and GCP environments fort the client. The role involves building self-service automation for developers and delivering IAM solutions through CI/CD pipelines in compliance with the client’s internal security standards.

Collaborate with cross-functional cloud teams, including security, infrastructure, service engineering, and business application teams, to define and implement IAM roles and policies required to build, support, and consume services in public cloud environments.

Define and develop security controls, standards, and tooling to ensure IAM implementations in public cloud environments align with cloud security requirements and policy.

Build automation, reusable libraries, and self-service capabilities that enable developers to create IAM identities and manage permissions efficiently and securely.

Deliver IAM solutions through CI/CD pipelines, incorporating automated testing, validation, and quality checks to support secure and consistent deployments.

Partner with engineering and platform teams to strengthen cloud identity governance, improve operational efficiency, and reduce manual access management processes.

Support the design and implementation of scalable IAM solutions that meet enterprise security, compliance, and business requirements in cloud-first environments.

Troubleshoot and resolve IAM-related issues across cloud platforms, ensuring timely delivery and strong stakeholder communication.

Contribute to continuous improvement of cloud security engineering practices through automation, standardization, and secure-by-design principles.

The successful candidate would possess these skills:

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product

Ability to build and sustain professional relationships

Ability to lead projects or workstreams

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The Team

Our Deloitte Cyber team understands the unique challenges and opportunities businesses face in cybersecurity. Join our team to deliver powerful solutions to help our clients navigate the ever-changing threat landscape. Through powerful solutions and managed services that simplify complexity, we enable our clients to operate with resilience, grow with confidence, and proactively manage to secure success.

Our Enterprise Security Offering embeds security in all aspects of digital transformation by securing a client’s technical backbone while enabling secure digital transformation. Includes security architecture, secure development and deployment, end-to-end cyber cloud capabilities, application security, and security for emerging technologies and connected products.

Qualifications

Required

3+ years of hands-on experience working with cloud-native services in AWS or GCP.

3+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise security solutions in Financial Services or a large, complex, and/or global environment.

3+ years of experience working with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation.

3+ years of proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, or Java.

3+ years of experience developing and securing SOAP and REST-based web service APIs.

3+ years of experience working with DevOps and Agile methodologies, including automated solution delivery and testing through CI/CD pipelines.

3+ years of experience with unit testing frameworks such as Behave, pytest, or JUnit.

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline; or equivalent experience

Limited immigration sponsorship may be available

Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

Must be able to start by 9/28/2026

Must be able to work in a Hybrid model – minimum of 3 days onsite at the client location in Dallas, TX.

Preferred

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty, or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer.

Strong self-starter mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.

Experience building automation to improve security controls, developer experience, and identity governance in cloud environments.

Analytical/ Decision Making Responsibilities

Analytical ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks into manageable work products

Can operate independently or with minimum supervision

Excellent Written and Communication Skills

Ability to deliver technical demonstrations

The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $99,900 to $124,900.

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