Remote Lead Engineer, Authentication Modernization

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 152,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Lead Engineer, Authentication Engineering (Sr Mgr) to drive modernization of enterprise authentication across a cloud-enabled environment. The role partners with Product Management to define strategy and delivers scalable, secure access while guiding managers and shaping technical standards.

The position focuses on passwordless access, automation, and identity capabilities, offering a remote work arrangement and a compensation range of $151,700 – $221,675 annually.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT or Engineering focusing on authentication, identity, or security.
• 3+ years of management experience overseeing engineering teams.
• Proven experience leading large-scale enterprise projects.
• Strong expertise in Active Directory and Entra ID.
• PKI solutions and MFA across cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Shape authentication strategies and roadmaps with Product Management.
• Architect and engineer enterprise authentication solutions for security and UX.
• Modernize platforms with passwordless access and Just-In-Time capabilities.
• Drive automation initiatives using Infrastructure as Code and TDD.
• Lead large-scale migrations and technology transformations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable services.
• Coach and develop managing engineers to uphold technical excellence.

Skills

Identity security

Management experience

Enterprise project leadership

Active Directory / Entra ID

PKI & MFA

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Lead Engineer, Authentication Engineering (Sr Mgr) to drive modernization of enterprise authentication across a cloud-enabled environment. The role partners with Product Management to define strategy and delivers scalable, secure access while guiding managers and shaping technical standards.

The position focuses on passwordless access, automation, and identity capabilities, offering a remote work arrangement and a compensation range of $151,700 – $221,675 annually.