Senior IAM Engineer: Drive Identity Security & Access Governance

Guardian Life

Bethlehem (Northampton County)

Hybrid

USD 99,000 - 163,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Guardian Life seeks a Senior IAM Engineer to design and implement IAM solutions, crafting governance, access controls, and privileged access management. You will develop IAM policies, collaborate with IT for seamless integration, and lead regular audits to mitigate risks.

The role requires 5+ years in IAM, strong problem-solving, and security certifications; it offers a hybrid two-location setup in Bethlehem, PA and Holmdel, NJ with salary between $99,150 and $162,885.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of IAM engineering experience.
Strong knowledge of IAM concepts, technologies, and standard processes.
Experience with IAM platforms (Okta, PingFederate, SailPoint, CyberArk, Azure AD/Entra ID).
Experience with reverse proxy solutions (Okta Access Gateway, Microsoft App Proxy).
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP or CISM are a plus.
Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

Design and implement IAM solutions including identity governance and access management.
Develop and maintain IAM policies and standards for compliance.
Collaborate with IT and security teams to integrate IAM with systems.
Conduct audits and assess IAM risks to mitigate security gaps.
Provide support and troubleshooting for IAM issues.
Stay current with IAM trends and propose improvements.
Mentor junior IAM engineers and teammates.