Senior IAM Engineer

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America; Town of Bethlehem (NY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America is seeking a Senior IAM Engineer to design, implement, and govern IAM solutions across the organization's IT landscape. You will partner with security and IT teams to ensure compliant, scalable identity and access controls.

Requirements include 5+ years in IAM, strong knowledge of Okta, PingFederate, SailPoint, CyberArk, and Azure AD/Entra ID; reverse proxies like Okta Access Gateway and Microsoft App Proxy; and a CISSP/CISM or similar is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in IAM engineering or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of IAM concepts, technologies, and standard processes.
• Experience with IAM platforms like Okta, PingFederate, SailPoint, CyberArk, and Azure AD/Entra ID.
• Experience with reverse proxy solutions such as Okta Access Gateway and Microsoft App Proxy.
• Certifications such as CISSP or CISM are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement IAM solutions including identity governance, access management and privileged access management.
• Develop and maintain IAM policies, procedures, and standards for compliance and best practices.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to integrate IAM with existing systems.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments of IAM systems to mitigate risks.
• Provide troubleshooting for IAM-related issues and mentor junior engineers.
• Stay updated on IAM trends and propose improvements.

Skills

IAM concepts

Access management

Privileged access management

DevOps

CI/CD

AWS

Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Okta

PingFederate

SailPoint

CyberArk

Azure AD/Entra ID

Okta Access Gateway

Microsoft App Proxy

Job description

The Senior IAM Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and handling identity and access management (IAM) solutions to ensure the security and efficiency of the organization's IT infrastructure. This role involves working closely with various groups to understand their IAM needs and providing expert guidance on standard methodologies and solutions.

You Will

• Design and implement IAM solutions, including identity governance, access management, and privileged access management.
• Develop and maintain IAM policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to integrate IAM solutions with existing systems and applications.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments of IAM systems to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for IAM-related issues.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in IAM and recommend improvements to existing systems and processes.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior IAM engineers and other team members.

You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in IAM engineering or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of IAM concepts, technologies, and standard processes.
• Experience with IAM platforms, including Okta, PingFederate, SailPoint, CyberArk, and Microsoft Azure AD/Entra ID.
• Experience with reverse proxy solutions, including Okta Access Gateway and Microsoft App Proxy.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar are a plus.
• Passion for problem-solving and continuous curiosity to learn.
• Understanding of security control concepts and their application in IAM.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

You Are

• Experience with cloud-based IAM solutions and integrations.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards related to IAM, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and AWS.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools to streamline IAM processes.

Location: Three days a week at a Guardian Location in Holmdel, NJ or Bethlehem, PA

Salary Range: $99,150.00 - $162,885.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate.

In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.

Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits.

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail]. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only.

Visa Sponsorship

Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.

Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

As part of Guardian’s job application process, Guardian may use artificial intelligence tools (“AI Tools