Engineer, IT Security

100 Raymond James & Associates, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Hybrid work

Job summary

Raymond James in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a Senior IT Security Engineer to lead IAM/CIAM initiatives and drive secure authentication across cloud and on‑prem environments. You will design scalable authentication flows, mentor teams, and ensure compliance with enterprise security standards.

The role requires 3+ years in IT security with strong IAM expertise, familiarity with Ping Identity, CyberArk, and RSA SecurID, and a collaborative, high‑impact mindset.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of IT security experience with IAM/CIAM
• Hands-on with OAuth2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML and token lifecycle management
• Strong understanding of Windows/Linux authentication, Active Directory and LDAP
• Experience with observability tools (Splunk, Datadog, Dynatrace) and leading IAM transformations

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement IAM solutions across cloud/on-prem environments
• Lead SSO and CIAM initiatives for secure access
• Mentor cross-functional teams on secure authentication flows
• Collaborate with product teams to ensure compliant IAM integration across portals, apps and APIs

Skills

IAM

CIAM

OAuth 2.0

OpenID Connect

SAML

AD/LDAP

Windows/Linux

Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or MIS

Tools

Ping Identity

DaVinci

CyberArk

RSA SecurID

CA SiteMinder

Job description

Job Description Summary Job Description We secure your assets, and your financial future. Do you love solving complex problems that protect people’s financial futures? Are you passionate about building secure, scalable systems that empower users and safeguard data? At Raymond James, we don’t just manage wealth—we protect it. As a Senior Engineer in IT Security, you’ll be at the forefront of securing the technology that powers our clients’ financial journeys. From designing seamless authentication experiences to leading enterprise IAM transformations, your work will directly impact how trust is built in a digital world.

This position follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation to be in the office 3 days per week at one of our Corporate Office locations of Saint Petersburg, FL; Memphis, TN; or Southfield, MI.

Please note: This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.

What You’ll Own:

• Architect and implement cutting-edge IAM solutions across hybrid environments (cloud/on-prem).
• Lead initiatives in SSO, user authentication, and CIAM technologies, driving secure, seamless access for internal teams and external clients.
• Guide developers and application owners in integrating secure authentication flows across portals, mobile apps, and APIs.
• Manage and optimize IAM platforms like Ping Identity, DaVinci, CyberArk, RSA SecureID, and CA SiteMinder.
• Ensure high availability and scalability of IAM infrastructure in large-scale, regulated environments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align IAM strategies with business growth and compliance needs.

What You Bring:

• 3+ years of experience in IT Security, with deep expertise in IAM and CIAM technologies.
• Advanced hands-on experience with authentication protocols: OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, and token lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of Windows/Linux authentication, Active Directory, and LDAP.
• Experience with observability tools like Splunk, Datadog, Dynatrace for event analysis and system monitoring.
• Proven ability to lead IAM transformation initiatives and mentor cross-functional teams.

Your Background:

Bachelor’s or master’s in computer science, MIS, or related field or equivalent experience. Certifications in IAM, IT Security, or related technologies are a plus. Comfortable working in high-impact, fast-paced environments with rotating on-call responsibilities.

Why Raymond James?

Join a firm that blends Wall Street innovation with Main Street values. Work with cutting-edge technologies in a culture that values integrity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of secure digital experiences, for our clients and our people.

Education

Bachelor’s: Computer and Information Science (Required)

Work Experience

General Experience - 3 to 6 years

Certifications

SANS Offensive Security Certification - SANS Institute

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

Compensation

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision
• life insurance
• critical illness insurance and accident insurance
• disability benefits
• retirement savings
• paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• parental leave

Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.

Company Culture & Values

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.

Associate Expectations

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

From development opportunities and enriching networking groups to prioritizing diversity, inclusion and the power of different perspectives, Raymond James is where good people grow.

We believe doing well and doing good aren't mutually exclusive.

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

Raymond James is a diversified financial services company providing wealth management, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. Founded in 1962 in St. Petersburg, Florida, rather than on Wall Street, we have always embraced being a different kind of financial services firm.

Today, Raymond James has locations and subsidiaries across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF.

We invest in you with wide-ranging benefits and the support of leaders and colleagues who care.

Our people-first culture is outlined in our Culture Blueprint. Check it out to see why many choose to work at Raymond James – and why they stay.