IAM Engineer III

Pax8, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learning & development support

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Pax8, Inc. is seeking an IAM Engineer III in the United States to deliver secure, scalable identity solutions in a cloud-first environment.

You will tackle advanced identity challenges, act as a senior escalation point, and help design, implement, and optimize IAM across multiple platforms and services. You’ll lead incident response, drive automation, and contribute to documentation and training to strengthen the team’s capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in Identity and Access Management in complex environments.
• Experience with modern cloud and workplace platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving across large-scale systems.
• Ability to design and support scalable IAM solutions.
• Experience with automation and infrastructure-as-code tooling.
• Excellent collaboration and communication across technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Solve advanced identity challenges.
• Act as senior escalation point for IAM and system issues.
• Design and enhance identity solutions across platforms and cloud services.
• Maintain secure, reliable systems with monitoring, patching, and access controls.
• Lead incident response and drive long-term improvements.
• Develop documentation, SOPs, and automation scripts for consistency.
• Mentor teammates and foster learning and development.

Skills

Identity & Access Management

Cloud platforms

Troubleshooting

Automation & IaC

Collaboration & communication

Security best practices

Rapid incident response

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

CloudFormation

Azure AD

AWS

Job description

IAM Engineer III United States | Pax8

Join Pax8 as an IAM Engineer III in the United States and play a key role in delivering secure, scalable identity solutions within a modern, cloud-first environment. Build the Future of Identity with Pax8 This is more than a support role — it’s an opportunity to shape how identity and access works across a fast-scaling, AI-driven organization. At Pax8, you’ll work with cutting-edge tools and evolving technologies, growing your expertise as our platforms and capabilities expand. You’ll be part of a high-performing engineering cohort where your ideas, problem-solving skills, and technical depth will truly make an impact.

Life at Pax8

At Pax8, it’s business, and it IS personal. We’re passionate about building meaningful relationships, delivering exceptional partner experiences, and creating a workplace where people can thrive. You’ll be surrounded by collaborative, forward-thinking individuals who embrace innovation and continuous learning as we evolve toward an AI-first future.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Solve advanced identity challenges
• Act as a senior escalation point, diagnosing complex IAM and system issues while ensuring seamless service delivery
• Design and enhance identity solutions Drive improvements across identity platforms, access management frameworks, and cloud-based services
• Maintain secure and reliable systems Ensure uptime and performance through monitoring, automation, patching, and access control best practices
• Lead incident response Own critical incidents, triaging effectively and restoring service while identifying long-term improvements
• Strengthen knowledge and automation Develop documentation, SOPs, and automation scripts to improve consistency and efficiency
• Support growth and mentorship Share knowledge, guide team members, and continuously build your own expertise through learning and development

Your Impact

Your work will be central to securing Pax8’s internal ecosystem, ensuring the right people have the right access at the right time. By strengthening identity frameworks and driving operational excellence, you’ll directly support business continuity, security, and innovation across the organisation.

What You Bring

• Proven expertise in Identity and Access Management within complex technical environments
• Extensive experience with modern cloud and workplace platforms
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability across large-scale systems
• Demonstrated ability to design and support scalable technical solutions
• Experience working with automation and infrastructure-as-code tooling
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Solid understanding of security best practices in cloud environments
• Ability to adapt quickly and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment

Tech Stack & Certifications

• Core Technology Stack: Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory) Microsoft Intune Single Sign-On (SSO) and Enterprise Applications Microsoft Teams and SharePoint Cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and AWS
• Automation & Infrastructure-as-Code: Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, CloudFormation
• Preferred Certifications: Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals (MS-900) Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) AWS Certified Administrator Additional certifications aligned with the Pax8 technology stack are advantageous

Trust and Hiring

At Pax8, we care deeply about building genuine, trust based relationships — starting with how we hire. To protect our business, our teams, and our customers, we use a range of measures throughout the recruitment process to help confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. These safeguards are designed to be fair, respectful, and proportionate, and may evolve as risks change. By applying, you acknowledge that we take steps to verify identity and representation during hiring. If you're applying as your authentic self, you have nothing to worry about — we're excited to meet you. We also use thoughtfully applied AI-enabled tools to support our hiring process. These tools may assist with tasks such as reviewing or prioritizing applications, but hiring decisions are made by our people. More information is available in our Recruitment Privacy Notice. If you have questions about how we hire or would prefer not to have your application supported by these tools, you can opt out at any part of our process.

Inclusivity

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the criteria. We're committed to diverse perspectives, inclusive hiring and sharing your transferrable skills. To fulfil this role, you must hold valid right to work in United States.

Benefits

• Compensation: $80,000 – $120,000 per year, depending on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Ongoing learning and development support
• Access to wellness initiatives and resources

Growth

There's extensive room for a talented individual to grow at pace — whether that's advancing quickly in this role or exploring one of the many opportunities across our global organization. You'll have access to our internal development hub designed to accelerate your skills and stretch your potential. Alongside specialist Learning & Development trainers, you'll also tap into AI powered tools, "born in the cloud" mentors, and cross continent collaboration that broaden your perspective and sharpen your expertise. We'll give you the space, trust, and the right projects to help you thrive — and full visibility of what it takes to reach your next level.

About Pax8

Our mission is to build the managed intelligence marketplace and empower small businesses to do more with smarter technology. We are a fast-growing, dynamic, and high-energy organization with a start-up feel, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is also important to us, and at Pax8, it's business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative, and unconventional. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best! We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.

Equal Opportunities

Pax8 are an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country you have applied for. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with local best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes. Privacy notice: https://www.pax8.com/en-us/terms/job-applicant-privacy-notice/ At Pax8, we care deeply about building genuine, trust‑based relationships — starting with how we hire. To protect our business, our teams, and our customers, we use a range of measures throughout the recruitment process to help confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. These safeguards are designed to be fair, respectful, and proportionate, and may evolve as risks change. By applying, you acknowledge that we take steps to verify identity and representation during hiring. If you’re applying as your authentic self, you have nothing to worry about — we’re excited to meet you.

Perks: At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits: 401(k) with Company Match Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employer-Paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Open PTO Paid Sick Leave Paid Parental Leave RTD EcoPass (eligible Colorado-based employees)

Please take a moment to review our Proprietary Rights and Non-Competition Agreement — this document outlines important information about your rights and responsibilities if you join our team. Job Applicant Privacy Notice Pax8 is the global AI and cloud Marketplace for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Pax8 connects service providers and technology companies on a unified platform to discover, buy, sell, deploy and manage technology solutions for SMBs. More than 47,000 IT partners and 800,000 SMBs rely on Pax8 for expertise, automation and real-time insights to stay productive, protected and prepared for the AI economy. Learn more at pax8.com. Our purpose is to help every small business turn their dreams into reality through the power of technology. Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, its business, and it IS personal. We embody Compassionate Candour by aiming to assist others with candid, actionable feedback. We Seek to Understand by being open, curious, and committed to learning. We believe in We Before Me, actively collaborating and seeking out diverse perspectives to ensure a win for Team Pax8. Our team takes pride in Do What You Say, taking ownership, honoring commitments, prioritizing, and delivering on promises. We encourage everyone to Light Up Learning by being brave and trying new ideas, embracing vulnerability, and sharing failures so everyone can learn. Finally, we are Driven by Passion, connecting personal passion to Pax8's mission, and remaining resilient in the face of adversity and uncertainty in pursuit of our goals. At Pax8, we are passionate, creative, and humorously offbeat. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best!