Security Engineer III

Ross Stores; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 132,800 - 226,850; Full time

Job summary

Ross Stores in Dublin, CA, is seeking an Identity and Access Management Engineer to lead IAM design and implementation across on‑premises and cloud environments. You will drive strategic IAM initiatives, collaborate with IT and business groups, and provide 3rd level production support for secure access solutions.

The role requires extensive IAM experience, including Okta, SAML, CyberArk and Saviynt. In‑office with hybrid work options; Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years' experience supporting IT systems, processes or capabilities.
• Six years of Identity and Access Management experience.
• Deep knowledge of general information security and cloud security.
• Experience with IAM services: Okta, SAML, Reverse Proxy, OAuth.
• Knowledge of Privileged Access Management and identity governance tools.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, develop and implement IAM designs and standards.
• Ensure solutions align with business needs and strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with IT groups to design and implement IAM in development, test, and production.
• Maintain stability and reliability of production IAM environments.
• Provide guidance to IAM delivery teams and liaise with vendors.

Skills

IAM design

Okta

SAML

CyberArk

Saviynt

LDAP

Java

O365

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Okta

CyberArk

Saviynt

LDAP

Job description

Overview

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience. As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA; we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2025 revenues of $22.8 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

General Purpose

The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer is responsible for envisioning and taking steps to implement IAM solutions and enhancements. Leads initiatives on IAM services and capabilities from concept through delivery, defining and following discreet procedures and protocols to ensure integrity and compliance. The IAM Engineer leads the product area strategy, roadmap, design and vendor/product due-diligence functions. Serves as a liaison to the other Information Security and IT functional groups, influencing outcomes as appropriate. Operates as the IAM Subject Matter Expert (SME), and provides 3rd level production support. IAM Engineer should have a good understanding of the overall infrastructure including the hardware and design, data centers, networks, load balancers, and how all the components interact. Analyze all aspects of the existing infrastructure and recommend modifications that will enhance system reliability, availability, and scalability. And provides input on architectural decisions and strategic approaches.

The base salary range for this role is $132,800 - $226,850. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

Essential Functions

• Research, evaluate, develop and implement IAM designs and standards following industry best practices.
• Ensure that current and planned technical solutions are compatible with the company's business needs and strategic objectives.
• Work with the other IT organizations to design, develop, and implement IAM solutions and enhancements in support of development, test, and production environments.
• Ensure that solutions built will ensure stability of the production environment.
• Provide technical expertise and assistance to other IT and Business groups.
• Provide technical assistance to IAM L2 Operations team as required.
• Provide guidance to IAM Delivery team in accordance to strategic objectives.
• Work with IAM vendors for license requirements, issues, changes and enhancements.
• Provide input on IAM roadmap and long-term strategies; provide input on architectural decisions.

Competencies

People

• Building Effective Teams
• Developing Talent
• Collaboration

Self

• Communicates Effectively
• Ensures Accountability and Execution
• Manages Conflict

Business

• Business Acumen
• Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes
• Organizational Agility

With particular emphasis on the following specific position-related competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Strategic Mindset

Qualifications and Special Skills Required

• At least 10 years\' experience supporting IT systems, processes or capabilities
• Six years of Identity and Access Management area experience.
• In-depth knowledge of general information security.
• In-depth knowledge of general cloud security.
• In-depth knowledge of at least 3 of the following services: Access Management (Okta-preferred, SAML, Reverse Proxy, OAUTH); Privileged Access Management (CyberArk-preferred); Identity Governance services (Saviynt-preferred, LDAP, Unix, DB); Passwordless Authentication.
• Strong knowledge of current IAM space and have a self-driven desire to research current information on the security landscape
• Experience in Java and other programming languages
• Knowledge of O365 services.
• Conceptual and practical understanding of IT Infrastructure designs, technologies, products, and services.
• Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Able to work independently and creatively problem solve complex technical problems
• Able to provide leadership, guidance and training to others
• Able to provide accurate estimates of timeframes necessary to complete efforts, develop milestones and implementation plans
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems and to work in a group setting as well as independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong team player with collaboration skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Assist with the group financial activities.

Physical Requirements/ADA

Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer. Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc. Consistent timeliness and regular attendance. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically. This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Disclaimer

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company\'s overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.