Senior Identity & Access Management Engineer

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness & life

Retirement and commuting benefits

Job summary

Northeastern University is seeking a Senior Identity & Access Manager (IAM) Engineer to design, implement, and manage the IAM framework. You will drive deployment of IAM tools, lead cross-functional teams, and optimize provisioning/de-provisioning through automation while ensuring security and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include guiding changes through formal processes, collaborating with IT and security, and elevating the organization’s identity posture using Entra, AD, Shibboleth,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or relevant field.
• 7+ years in Sr. IAM engineering and implementation roles.
• Extensive experience with Entra ID, AD, Entra Connect, Grouper, Shibboleth and Savyint.
• Strong knowledge of SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect.
• Shibboleth/Incommon Federation/SailPoint/LDAP knowledge a plus.
• Advanced scripting with Bash, SQL, PowerShell, Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving in complex production environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and integration of IAM technologies leveraging AD and Entra.
• Create and implement operational best practices for IAM availability.
• Collaborate with IT, security and business teams; mentor IAM staff.
• Develop automation scripts/workflows (PowerShell) for provisioning/de-provisioning.
• Act as escalation point for complex IAM incidents and oversee resolution.

Skills

IAM engineering

PowerShell

SQL

Bash

Jenkins/GitHub Actions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Entra ID

Active Directory

Entra Connect

Grouper

Shibboleth

Savyint

Job description

About the Opportunity

The Senior Identity & Access Manager (IAM) Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the identity and access management framework within Northeastern University. Utilizes a deep understanding of IAM technologies, security protocols, and best practices to ensure the protection of sensitive information and compliance with regulatory requirements. Leveraging identity systems including Microsoft Active Directory, Entra, Savyint, Grouper and Shibboleth, provides senior operational support to these systems in support of Single Sign-On (SSO), User Provisioning, Privileged Access Management, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). Make recommendations for, and lead the implementation of changes through a formal change management process., working with cross-functional teams to align IAM initiatives with business objectives. Plays a critical role in shaping the security posture of the organization working with cutting-edge technologies and leading initiatives that have a significant impact on user experience, operations and security.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University is unable to work sponsor for this role, now or in the future

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or relevant experience
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Sr. IAM Engineering and implementation roles.
• Extensive platform knowledge and experience working with Entra ID, Microsoft Active Directory, Entra Connect, Grouper, Shibboleth and Savyint, or equivalent tools.
• Extensive Experience with security protocols and standards (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect)
• Knowledge and experience of working with Shibboleth, Incommon Federation, or SailPoint, LDAP are nice-to-haves
• Advanced proficiency in scripting tools, such as bash, SQL, PowerShell, and Jenkins or GitHub Actions, for automation and management tasks.
• Experience with automation tools and frameworks relevant to IAM is a plus
• Excellent technical and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex IAM concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven track record of working in complex production environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Technology Implementation: Lead the deployment and integration of IAM technologies, leveraging Microsoft Active Directory (on-premises and Entra). Evaluate, select, and guide development of appropriate IAM tools and solutions to enhance security and user experience.
• Operational Improvements: Create and implement operational best practices to ensure ongoing availability of identity systems.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Work closely with IT, security, and business teams to understand access requirements and implement appropriate controls. Provide expert guidance and mentorship to IAM team members and other IT staff.
• Automation and Optimization: Oversee the development of automation scripts and workflows (e.g., using PowerShell) to streamline provisioning and de-provisioning processes. Optimize existing IAM processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Incident Management and Support: Act as the highest escalation point for complex access issues not resolved by the IT Service Desk. Oversee the resolution of IAM-related incidents and problems.

Position Type

Information Technology

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.

• medical
• vision
• dental
• paid time off
• tuition assistance
• wellness & life
• retirement- as well as commuting & transportation

Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 113S Expected Hiring Range: $113,865.00 - $165,105.00 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

University Information

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.

Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.