IDAM Engineer

AVEVA Denmark; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex work hours

Medical and dental coverage

401K

PTO and volunteering days

Job summary

AVEVA is seeking an Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer with a strong automation mindset to join our global IT team. This role focuses on engineering scalable, automated IAM services for workforce identities, using SailPoint as the enterprise Identity Governance platform.

The successful candidate will reduce manual IAM operations and build code-driven solutions for access management in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on IAM engineering experience required.
• Experience with SailPoint IdentityIQ/IdentityNow or similar.
• Experience automating IAM workflows using PowerShell, APIs, or orchestration tools.
• Strong knowledge of SSO and authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, Kerberos, LDAP).
• Experience supporting Active Directory and Entra ID in hybrid environments.
• Ability to produce automated audit/compliance reports.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and operate automated IAM solutions for workforce identities.
• Support and enhance SailPoint with automation, scalability, and governance.
• Design and optimise Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) processes.
• Automate IAM access request fulfilment via ServiceNow.
• Develop code-driven workflows and integrations to reduce manual IAM tasks.
• Support Active Directory and Entra ID environments; manage authentications and entitlements.
• Automate access certifications, reviews, and compliance reporting.

Skills

Identity & Access Management

SailPoint

PowerShell

APIs

SSO protocols

Active Directory

Entra ID

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

SailPoint IdentityIQ/IdentityNow

Azure AD

Job description

Job Details

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies. Salary Range: $92,100.00 - $192,500.00 This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training. Job Title: IDAM Engineer Location: Philadelphia, PA/ Lake Forest, CA Employment Type :Full time The job AVEVA is looking for an Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer with a strong automation mindset to join our global IT team. This role focuses on engineering scalable, automated IAM services for workforce identities, using SailPoint as the enterprise Identity Governance (IGA) platform. The successful candidate will be expected to reduce manual IAM operations, automate identity lifecycle processes, and build repeatable, code‑driven solutions for access management in a complex hybrid environment. You will work closely with Security, Infrastructure, HR, and Service Management teams to deliver reliable, efficient, and secure identity services.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer and operate automated IAM solutions for workforce identities
• Support and enhance SailPoint with a focus on automation, scalability, and governance
• Design, implement, and optimise automated Joiner‑Mover‑Leaver (JML) processes
• Automate IAM access request fulfilment via ServiceNow.
• Develop code‑driven workflows and integrations to eliminate manual IAM tasks
• Support and maintain Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD) environments
• Manage authentication, authorisation, roles, and entitlements
• Automate access certifications, reviews, and compliance reporting
• Respond to IAM‑related incidents with a focus on root cause fixes through automation
• Produce and maintain documentation, diagrams, and operational runbooks
• Collaborate with Security teams to strengthen identity controls
• Leverage scripting and AI‑assisted tools to improve efficiency and reporting

Essential Skills and Experience

Hands‑on experience in Identity & Access Management engineering Hands‑on SailPoint experience is required (IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, or similar) Strong experience engineering automated identity lifecycle processes Experience automating IAM workflows using PowerShell, APIs, or orchestration tools Solid understanding of SSO and authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, Kerberos, LDAP) Experience supporting Active Directory and Entra ID in hybrid environments Experience producing automated reports for audit and compliance Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills

Desirable Skills and Experience

Experience working with ServiceNow and/or Jira for workflow automation or integrations Exposure to broader information security or identity security domains Familiarity with DevOps or CI/CD environments, including identity controls Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent experience Relevant IAM or security certifications (e.g. SailPoint, Microsoft Identity) Strong written and verbal communication skills Customer‑focused mindset, delivering secure and user‑friendly IAM services Growth mindset, passionate about learning new tools and technologies Ability to work independently while contributing to a global team

Digital Security at AVEVA

Our Digital Security team is responsible for protecting AVEVA’s digital assets and keeping the company’s data and IP secure. We’re also playing a critical role in AVEVA’s move to the cloud. As cyber threats grow and more and more data moves into the cloud, the importance of our role is only going to grow. If you’re a collaborative problem solver that’s passionate about cybersecurity, you’ll find fulfilment and opportunity in our team.

Benefits

• Flex work hours
• 20 days PTO rising to 25 with service
• three paid volunteering days
• primary and secondary parental leave
• well-being support
• medical
• dental
• vision
• and 401K

USA Benefits include: Flex work hours, 20 days PTO rising to 25 with service, three paid volunteering days, primary and secondary parental leave, well-being support, medical, dental, vision, and 401K. It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

Hybrid working

We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process.

Background checks

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third‑party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting‑edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably. We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/ Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/ AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check.

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