Engineer, Identity and Access Management

Stride, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 66,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Stride, Inc. is seeking an Identity Engineer responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of identity governance and access management. The role involves enforcing company IAM policies, working closely with IT teams, and developing architecture diagrams and technical documentation to enhance security and compliance standards.

Benefits

Health benefits

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in identity & access management.
• In-depth expertise with IAM and IGA systems required.
• Ability to lead IAM project initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement identity governance and management systems.
• Enforce IAM policies and lead IAM-related projects.
• Integrate IAM capabilities within cloud and hybrid environments.

Skills

Identity Management

Communication

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Active Directory

Entra ID

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud

Job description

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Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY: As an Identity Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of Stride's Identity Governance (IGA), Identity Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Access technologies. Your main duties will include enforcing company policies and procedures related to IAM, IGA, and PAM, updating and maintaining relevant policies, standards, and procedures, and leading IAM, IGA, and PAM projects from start to finish.

To be successful in this role, you should have extensive experience in IAM, IGA, and PAM technologies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will work closely with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to develop and implement IAM solutions. A solid understanding of IT governance frameworks and compliance with relevant regulations and standards is also crucial.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Design, implement, and maintain Stride’s Identity Governance, Management, Privileged Access Management technologies and Access technologies
• Enforce company policies and procedures related to IAM, IGA, and PAM
• Update and maintain policies, standards, and procedures as needed
• Work with other IT team members to ensure seamless integrations into the overall IT infrastructure
• Develop architecture diagrams, process workflows, and technical documentation for identity governance frameworks
• Design and implement API integrations to enhance automation and system interoperability
• Work with DevOps and engineering teams to integrate IAM capabilities into cloud and hybrid environments
• Troubleshoot IAM & IGA issues and develop creative solutions to solve problems
• Implement IGA & IAM controls & support IT IAM Controls testing (SOX and non-SOX)
• Create detailed technical documentation and architecture diagrams to support IAM and PAM initiatives.
• Coordinate and supervise IAM-related audits, including the scope of audits, timelines, outcomes, and evidence gathering
• Provide expert guidance on how to manage workforce identity management best practices
• Lead the deployment and integration of IAM solutions, ensuring alignment with FERPA regulatory standards and best practices
• Monitor regulatory environment for impact on security and IT risk programs and initiatives
• Stay up to date on the latest trends and best practices
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position initially has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Five (5+) years of experience in identity & access management, user administration, or security compliance
• Documented experience and a solid understanding of identity lifecycle management, credential management, role-based access, and identity governance are required
  
  

Certificates and Licenses: None required.

Other Required Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience with identity management & administration tools and practices
• Prior in-depth expertise with Active Directory, Entra ID, and SailPoint Identity Security Cloud required
• Hands-on experience with Privileged Identity Management systems required
• In-depth understanding of leading-edge identity governance - enabling technologies & practices
• Strong demonstrated ability to gain consensus and support across diverse functions and departments
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)
• Experienced guiding stakeholders with risk-based decision-making
• Ability to identify, document, and communicate information security issues to business and information owners
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency
• Ability to clear required background check
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Security & Assurance, Information Technology, Audit, or related field required, or prior relevant military service experience.
• CISSP, CRISC, CISA, CGEIT, or other relevant information security certifications
• Ability to read, understand, and modify Java-based code.
• Experience in PowerShell scripting.
• Expertise in FERPA requirements, NIST standards, and information security best practices.
• Prior experience with Okta, Entra ID, and/or Secret Server is desired.
• Prior experience utilizing AWS native PAM tools is desired.
• Prior experience in Education is a plus.
• Knowledge of audit trail and systems activity review processes and procedures.
• Proficiency in risk assessment and risk management methodologies.
• Knowledge and understanding of information technology and networking concepts.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

We anticipate the salary range to be $66,379.50 to $170,037.60. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

Job Type

Regular

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

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