Lead Identity Access Management (IAM) Engineer/Architect

FINRA; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

FINRA is seeking a Lead IAM Engineer/Architect in Rockville, MD to lead enterprise IAM initiatives from planning through implementation. The role emphasizes Java development within SailPoint IdentityIQ, plus cloud access automation using Python/PowerShell in hybrid environments.

You will design scalable IAM solutions, build connectors, guide testing, and mentor junior engineers while partnering with security and compliance teams on governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline with seven years of related experience
• Master’s degree preferred in Financial Services environment
• Experience leading IAM architecture, security, and governance initiatives
• Strong knowledge of multiple communications protocols and security tooling
• Experience with security policy, standards development and incident response

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise IAM initiatives from planning through implementation
• Design and develop Java-based solutions within SailPoint IdentityIQ
• Lead architecture of scalable IAM solutions across hybrid environments
• Develop and optimize connectors and workflow configurations
• Mentor engineers on SailPoint development and IAM security practices
• Partner with security/compliance teams on governance frameworks
• Communicate IAM concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Lead Agile/Scrum projects and cross-functional teams

Skills

SailPoint IdentityIQ

Java programming

Python scripting

PowerShell

Agile/Scrum

Cloud automation

Security governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SailPoint IdentityIQ

AWS

Azure

Active Directory/Azure AD

Java

Job description

Essential Job Functions:

The Lead IAM Engineer/Architect leads enterprise IAM initiatives from planning through implementation, develops custom Java-based solutions within SailPoint IdentityIQ, and builds cloud access automation using Python/PowerShell. This role manages complex access provisioning and deprovisioning workflows and partners with security and compliance teams on governance frameworks. This position reports directly to a Director or Senior Director.

Essential Job Functions:

Architectural Leadership & Design

• Lead enterprise IAM initiatives from planning through implementation
• Design and develop custom Java-based solutions within SailPoint IdentityIQ
• Lead the architecture of robust, scalable IAM solutions across hybrid environments
• Collaborate on system architecture decisions and integration patterns
• Design role modeling and certification campaigns

Engineering Excellence & Quality

• Write and modify Java code within SailPoint for custom business logic (not just scripting - actual application development)
• Develop custom connectors and perform connector customization
• Configure and optimize workflow configuration
• Lead implementation of comprehensive testing strategies for IAM solutions
• Troubleshoot complex identity issues across hybrid environments
• Strong SailPoint IdentityIQ administration/development and hands-on Java programming experience

DevOps & Infrastructure

• Build and maintain AWS/Azure cloud access automation using Python/PowerShell
• Implement AWS IAM with hands-on policy creation and automation
• Manage complex access provisioning/deprovisioning workflows
• Integrate Active Directory/Azure AD administration and integration
• Create and maintain technical documentation for audit purposes

Mentorship & Cultural Leadership

• Mentor junior engineers on SailPoint development, IAM architecture, and security best practices
• Coach and train colleagues in best practices for IAM development
• Lead cross-functional teams on IAM transformation projects
• Champion collaborative resolution of complex identity issues
• Provide feedback on processes and recommend improvements

Product & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with security and compliance teams on governance frameworks
• Communicate complex IAM concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Openly share progress and priorities with key stakeholders
• Lead projects using Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Work under pressure and coordinate across multiple teams simultaneously

Security & Compliance

• Ensure all work products meet enterprise security standards
• Lead secure coding practices for IAM components
• Create and maintain technical documentation for audit purposes
• Design solutions supporting governance and compliance requirements

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline with at least seven (7) years of related experience, or equivalent training and/or work experience;
• Master’s degree and past Financial Services industry experience preferred.
• Experience must include direct experience in leading key areas such as: securing networks and systems architecture, design and implementation, secure software assurance, intrusion detection, defense and incident response, security configuration management, access controls design and implementation and security policy and standards development.
• In-depth knowledge of more than one communications protocol.
• Experience managing several Cyber Security tools, including: Configuration Assessment, Log Aggregation, Integrity Verification, Web Application Security Testing, Network Access Control System, Network Intrusion prevention systems, and Endpoint Security Solutions.
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships that improved the quality of work products.
• Should be well organized, thorough, and able to handle competing priorities.
• Ability to maintain focus and develop proficiency in new skills rapidly.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent planning skills.
• Willingness to accept new challenges and grasp new or changing concepts, technologies and procedures.
• In-depth knowledge across all areas of Information Security.

Work Conditions:

• Hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence requirements.
• Occasional travel and extended hours may be required.

For work that is performed in CO, FL, TX, IL, PA, MA, MD, VA, Washington, DC, NY and NJ, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. FINRA complies with all state and local pay transparency laws and regulations requiring the disclosure of salary ranges for the position. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s skill set, level of experience, education, and market considerations.

CO/FL/TX: Minimum Salary $114,200, Maximum Salary $207,200

IL/PA: Minimum Salary $125,900, Maximum Salary $228,000

MA/MD/VA/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $131,200, Maximum Salary $238,300

NY/NJ: Minimum Salary $131,200, Maximum Salary $248,700

The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Non-exempt employees are also eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state, or local law. As part of its dedication to employee wellness, FINRA provides comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance. Additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life, and spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability, long-term care, business travel accident, disability and legal. FINRA offers immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match and eligibility for participation in an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, and other benefits that support employee wellness, such as adoption assistance, backup family care, surrogacy benefits, employee assistance, and wellness programs.

Time Off and Paid Leave*

FINRA encourages its employees to focus on their health and wellness in many ways, including through a generous time-off program of 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days and 9 sick days, unless otherwise required by law (all pro-rated in the first year). Additionally, we are proud to support our communities by providing two volunteer service days (based on full-time schedule). Other paid leave includes military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, voting and election official leave for federal, state or local primary and general elections, care of a family member leave (available after 90 days of employment); and childbirth and parental leave (available after 90 days of employment). Full-time employees receive nine paid holidays.

• Based on full-time schedule

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