IAM Engineer

Swoon; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruiting firm is seeking an experienced IAM Engineer to join their Information Security team. This hybrid role focuses on identity and access management, including SSO integrations and security operations. Candidates must have strong experience with Okta and SailPoint ISC or IDNow, with proven skills in troubleshooting and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and be a collaborative partner across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with SailPoint ISC or IDNow.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
• Strong understanding of identity, authentication, and access controls.

Responsibilities

• Design IAM solutions for user terminations.
• Configure SSO integrations for applications.
• Engineered Okta environments including B2E and B2B.

Skills

Okta Identity Engine

Application SSO integrations

Strong troubleshooting skills

Workflows

B2E environments

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Security+ certification

CISSP certification

Tools

AWS

JIRA

SQL

Job description

We are seeking an experienced IAM Engineer to join an Information Security team supporting enterprise identity and access management initiatives. This role focuses on day-to-day IAM engineering, Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations, and security operations across multiple environments. The ideal candidate has strong hands‑on experience with Okta and SailPoint ISC or IDNow and is comfortable working directly with stakeholders in a fast‑paced, regulated environment.

This is a hybrid role requiring candidates to reside within commuting distance of an approved office location.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support IAM solutions for brand conversions, deconversions, and user terminations
• Configure and maintain SSO integrations for internal and external applications
• Engineer and support Okta environments, including B2E, B2B, and B2C tenants
• Work with Okta Identity Engine (OIE), workflows, and application integrations
• Develop and maintain IAM documentation, including runbooks, audit documentation, and roadmaps
• Support on‑call rotations and after‑hours incident response as needed
• Collaborate directly with Information Security, Infrastructure, and Operations teams
• Participate in IAM‑related project work across multiple value streams
• Proactively identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for process and security improvements

Required Qualifications

• OIE (Okta Identity Engine)
• Application SSO integrations
• Workflows
• B2E, B2B, and B2C environments
• Experience with SailPoint ISC or IDNow (not IIQ)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple teams
• Strong understanding of identity, authentication, authorization, and access controls
• Experience supporting security operations in enterprise environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Okta certifications (Professional, Administrator, or Consultant)
• Experience with AWS
• Familiarity with JIRA
• Experience with Delinea or similar PAM solutions
• Strong SQL or data analysis skills for reporting and audit support

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Relevant security certifications such as Security+, Network+, CISSP, SSCP, or CCSP are a plus
• Ability to quickly learn complex environments and systems
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
• Seen as a trusted and collaborative partner by technical and business stakeholders
• Passion for continuous learning and improvement in identity and security technologies

Additional Notes

• Hybrid role; candidates must live within commuting distance of an approved office location
• On‑call support may be required outside of standard business hours
• This is not a driving role

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting