IAM Systems Engineer

Apex Fintech Solutions; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k match

PTO and paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a talented IAM System Engineer II to enhance and maintain our Identity Services. You will design, implement, and support access controls, provisioning, and deprovisioning across the IAM stack.

This role emphasizes automation, integration work across Okta, Active Directory, and other enterprise tools, with opportunities to influence security models and AI-assisted improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years in a similar IAM role with SSO and access management focus.
• Experience integrating enterprise tools: Okta, AD, Google Workspace, M365.
• Windows and Linux administration in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• IAM toolchain management and lifecycle oversight (JML, provisioning, entitlements).
• Design, develop, and maintain IAM integrations across tools (Okta, AD, Workday).
• Automate identity-related processes to improve reliability and staff productivity.
• Collaborate with teams to align IAM solutions with company strategy.
• Evaluate new technologies (e.g., AI tools) to evolve IAM landscape.

Skills

Identity & Access Management

SSO

MFA

Python

PowerShell

Okta

Active Directory

Linux administration

Documentation

Softerra Adaxes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Active Directory

Google Workspace

M365

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Apex Fintech Solutions (Apex) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by building tech-forward solutions that help simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech software enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, Webull, and eToro, amongst many others; collectively, Apex powers access to the stock market for over 22+ million end customers.

At Apex, we are changing how the securities industry operates by reinventing the status quo, which was manual, slow, and accessible only by the ultra-wealthy. We’re digitizing and democratizing systems so that everyone has an opportunity to invest.

When you’re at Apex, you drive this change. You’re part of a global team with a clear vision: to be the trusted technology that powers the digital economy. Our offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Portland, Belfast, and Manila are home to over 1,000 employees.

Together, we’re shaping the future of financial innovation. Embrace change. Solve big. Win together. And be G.R.E.A.T. — grit, results, empathy, accountability, and teamwork — with Apex.

We’re proud to be recognized for the innovative work we do, the purpose-driven nature of our work, and the collaborative culture we’ve created. Here are just a few of the many awards we’ve recently received:

Best Places to Work

2026, 2025, 2024, 2023- Presented by BuiltIn

WealthTech of the Year

2025- Presented by US FinTech Awards

The World’s Top 250 Fintech Companies

2024- Presented by CNBC

ABOUT THIS ROLE

This is an incredible opportunity for a progressive, cloud and automation-first technologist to join Apex’s Identity Services team. As a IAM System Engineer II you’ll be charged with improving and maintaining Apex’s suite of Identity Services systems. You’ll play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing services and infrastructure that support our internal identity management, access controls, systems, and processes.

Have you been waiting for your chance to join a winning technology team? Now’s your moment.

Duties/Responsibilities

• IAM Toolchain Management: Provide Technical Expertise and oversight of Apex’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) toolchain. Improve administration, strive for optimization, and support of the entire lifecycle (JML practices) of employee access, account provisioning, entitlements, deprovisioning, and more.
• Build & Maintain Integrations: Design, develop, and maintain scripts and interfaces to streamline IAM processes, including integration and management across tools such as: Active Directory, Okta, Workday, and others.
• Automation & Streamlining: Continually improve efficiency, reliability, and user experience by automating and integrating identity-related processes. Break down friction and create a seamless ecosystem, enabling staff productivity and operational excellence.
• Collaborate & Support: Work directly with teams across the organization to support, maintain, design, and build IAM solutions that align with the strategy and growth of the firm.
• Innovate & Evolve: Stay ahead of new and emerging technologies—such as generative AI—and proactively identify opportunities to improve Apex’s IAM systems. Recommend new solutions and drive initiatives to evolve our technology landscape.
  

Education And/or Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline (or equivalent work experience) required
• 4+ years of proven experience with a similar role, with a focus on Identity and Access Management solutions, SSO implementation and management.
• Experience administering and integrating with enterprise tools such as Okta, Active Directory, Google Workspace, M365.
• Experience Windows and Linux administration in enterprise environments.
  

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Deep knowledge of Identity & Access Management technologies, including SSO, MFA, and privileged access management.
• Expertise with security/authorization models and protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC).
• Strong skills in Python and PowerShell for scripting and automation.
• Superior troubleshooting and critical thinking skills, with an ability to localize failures in distributed systems.
• Familiarity with generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and their practical application in productivity.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to write clear documentation, procedures, and runbooks.
• Comfortable discussing technical concepts with engineers and vendors.
• Experience implementing, managing, and administering Softerra Adaxes
  

Work Environment

• This job operates in a hybrid, office environment 3 days per week.

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_Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice._

Our Rewards

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. At AFS, we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and one of our primary offices.

EEO Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

Disability Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.