IAM Engineer

PAYCO The Clearing House Payments Company L.L.C.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clearing House Payments Company L.L.C. is seeking a mid-level Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer to design, implement, and support secure identity solutions across the organization.

You will partner with security, IT, and application teams to ensure users have appropriate access while upholding strong security standards. The ideal candidate has hands-on IAM experience, knowledge of modern identity architectures, and comfort operating in a hybrid or cloud-first environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Identity & Access Management, cybersecurity, or related IT roles.
• Hands-on experience with IAM platforms (Okta, Azure AD/Entra ID, Ping, SailPoint, ForgeRock, CyberArk).
• Strong understanding of authentication and authorization concepts (SSO, MFA, OAuth, OIDC, SAML).
• Experience with Active Directory/LDAP and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain IAM solutions for workforce and application access.
• Manage identity lifecycle processes including provisioning, deprovisioning, role management, and access reviews.
• Support SSO, MFA, and federation integrations; integrate IAM with cloud services, SaaS, and on-prem systems.
• Collaborate with security, compliance, and audit teams to meet regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot access issues and provide Tier 2/3 IAM support.
• Develop and maintain IAM documentation, standards, and procedures.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Problem solving

Cloud fundamentals

Tools

Okta

Azure AD / Entra ID

Ping

SailPoint

ForgeRock

CyberArk

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a mid-level Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer to help design, implement, and support secure identity solutions across the organization. This role partners closely with security, IT, and application teams to ensure users have the right access to the right systems at the right time—while maintaining strong security and compliance standards. The ideal candidate has hands-on IAM experience, understands modern identity architectures, and is comfortable operating in a hybrid or cloud-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain IAM solutions for workforce and application access Manage identity lifecycle processes including provisioning, deprovisioning, role management, and access reviews Support and enhance Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and federation integrations Integrate IAM platforms with cloud services, SaaS applications, and on-prem systems Collaborate with security, compliance, and audit teams to meet regulatory and policy requirements Troubleshoot access issues and provide Tier 2/3 IAM support Develop and maintain IAM documentation, standards, and procedures Participate in IAM-related projects, upgrades, and security initiatives Monitor IAM systems for performance, availability, and security events

Qualifications Required

5+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management, cybersecurity, or related IT roles Hands-on experience with IAM platforms (e.g., Okta, Azure AD / Entra ID, Ping, SailPoint, ForgeRock, CyberArk) Strong understanding of authentication and authorization concepts (SSO, MFA, OAuth, OIDC, SAML) Experience with Active Directory and/or LDAP Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Ability to troubleshoot complex identity and access issues Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Qualifications Desired

Experience with identity governance and administration (IGA) tools Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Python, or similar) Knowledge of zero trust and least-privilege access models Experience supporting compliance frameworks (SOX, SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.) Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Identity, Okta, CISSP, Security+, or similar)

Physical demands and work environment

Work is generally sedentary in nature. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.

The Clearing House operates U.S-based payments networks that clear and settle more than $2 trillion each day through wire, ACH, check image, and real-time payments. It is the nation’s most experienced payments company, with a long track record of providing secure and reliable systems, payments innovation, and strategic thought leadership to financial institutions. In 2017, The Clearing House revolutionized U.S. payments by introducing the RTP network, which supports the immediate clearing and settlement of payments, along with the ability to exchange related payment information across the same secure channel. These RTP capabilities enable all financial institutions to offer safer, faster, and smarter digital transaction services for their corporate and retail customers. Learn more at www.theclearinghouse.org.