Identity and Access Management Engineer

Golden 1; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden 1 Credit Union is seeking an Identity and Access Management Engineer to design, build, and maintain automation for onboarding and access governance. This exempt, remote role reports to the Manager - IT Identity and Access Management and collaborates across IAM, applications, and infrastructure teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in IAM, strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Python), and a customer-focused mindset to balance security with operational needs while delivering reliable,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field; equivalent work experience may be considered.
• 5+ years in IAM engineering, architecture or equivalent roles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions to reduce manual onboarding for non-AD integrated apps.
• Automate user provisioning and de-provisioning for apps lacking RBAC or modern identity interfaces.
• Develop and maintain scripts (PowerShell, Python) to improve access workflows.
• Build and support RPA solutions to automate onboarding tasks.
• Identify and document manual onboarding processes to find automation opportunities.
• Collaborate with IAM, application, and infrastructure teams to align with security requirements.
• Ensure automated processes are auditable, repeatable, and compliant with access governance standards.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize automation workflows for reliability and accuracy.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for scripts, RPA workflows, and onboarding processes.
• Continuously evaluate new automation technologies to improve efficiency and scalability.

Skills

IAM engineering

Automation

Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Job Title: Identity and Access Management Engineer
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Manager - IT Identity and Access Management
Department: Identity and Access Management and Applications
Job Code: 11965
Pay Range: $102,000.00 - $105,000.00 Annually
Location: Remote in California

WHO WE ARE:

Golden 1 Credit Union is among the top credit unions in the country. As a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative, Golden 1 is guided by the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.” We are committed to empowering our members and uplifting our communities as we create a more equitable and financially inclusive California. We welcome all who embrace our Core Values.

WHO YOU ARE:

You bring strong technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to protecting organizational resources through effective identity governance and access controls. You are a passionate identity and access management professional who thrives on solving complex security and access challenges while delivering an exceptional user experience. You excel at building trusted partnerships, balancing security with business needs, and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic environment. Most importantly, you are customer-focused, team-oriented, and motivated to help the organization grow securely and confidently.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions to reduce manual effort in end-user onboarding for applications that are not Active Directory–integrated.
• Automate user provisioning and de-provisioning processes for applications that lack RBAC or modern identity interfaces.
• Develop and maintain scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Python) to replicate and improve manual access workflows.
• Build and support robotic process automation (RPA) solutions to automate repetitive, human driven application onboarding tasks.
• Identify, analyze, and document existing manual onboarding processes to determine automation opportunities.
• Collaborate with IAM, application, and infrastructure teams to ensure automation aligns with security and operational requirements.
• Ensure automated processes are auditable, repeatable, and compliant with access governance standards.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize automation workflows to ensure reliability and accuracy.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for automation scripts, RPA workflows, and onboarding processes.
• Continuously evaluate new automation technologies and techniques to improve efficiency and scalability.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PREFERENCES:

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of 4-year degree. required
• 5+ years in IAM engineering, architecture or equivalent roles. required

WHY JOIN US:

Golden 1 Credit Union provides its employees a market-competitive and internally equitable total rewards compensation package through a variety of programs. These programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain employees that drive and support the achievement of Our Mission, Vision, and Strategic Goals. The Credit Union is committed a total rewards philosophy built on; a comprehensive compensation package, well-being and work-life balance, career development and growth, rewards and recognition, and a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We believe in fostering a workplace where every employee is recognized, valued, and motivated to contribute their best.

DISCLAIMER/INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. Because the nature of positions and job functions can change over time, this job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all essential functions, duties, responsibilities and qualifications requirements of team members assigned to this job. Job duties may be changed or modified in the Credit Union’s discretion. The Credit Union will keep team members updated on key functions, duties, and requirements of their position by communications from the Credit Union and by updating the job description from time to time. Any team member with questions about the nature of their job duties is encouraged to consult with their supervisor.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.