Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer

Allstate; United States; Remote; USD 98,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Allstate is seeking a Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer to lead and enhance enterprise IAM capabilities across critical applications. The role focuses on vendor platforms, SSO, and security objectives, partnering with security, infrastructure, and business teams to deliver secure access management solutions.

The candidate will mentor team members, design functional and technical solutions, and help define platform direction while maintaining production readiness and regulatory

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience implementing, configuring, administering, or supporting enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions.
• Hands-on experience with one or more enterprise web access management or IAM platforms such as IBM Verify Identity Access, IBM Verify Access, IBM Security Access Manager, IBM Verify Access Appliance or related versions, Okta, ForgeRock, PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud, Ping Access, PingFederate, PingAM.
• Experience configuring or developing within vendor software to support access management, application authentication, authorization, and secure application access.
• Experience implementing and supporting single sign-on (SSO), federation, and access management solutions for enterprise applications.
• Experience writing automation scripts to complete the integration mapping automation using scripting languages such as JavaScript, Python, Groovy, YAML or PowerShell.
• Knowledge of SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and federation concepts.
• Experience gathering complex business requirements and translating them into functional and technical designs.
• Experience supporting module testing, integration testing, issue resolution, and production troubleshooting for enterprise applications or platforms.
• Ability to lead technical discussions, organize requirements or feature review sessions, and document resulting decisions.
• Experience working with vendor support processes, product documentation, defect resolution procedures, or developer support groups.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, identify blockers, drive issue resolution, and support delivery of assigned product features.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder partnership skills.
• Ability to mentor, coach, or train team members and share knowledge across technical and business teams.
• Equivalent combinations of technical training, certifications, and relevant work experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, enhance, and support enterprise Identity and Access Management solutions, focusing on vended platforms.
• Develop technical and functional designs addressing complex business requirements, access needs, and security objectives.
• Configure, develop within, and maintain IAM platforms supporting authentication, authorization, SSO, federation, and access control capabilities.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, security, infrastructure, application owners, and vendor support teams to deliver secure access management solutions.
• Contribute to product planning by creating, refining, and guiding user stories for complex features, including coaching team members.
• Facilitate feature review sessions for complex issues and document key decisions to ensure alignment.
• Create functional designs using moderate technical skills for complex processes and integrations.
• Plan, execute, and review module, integration, and system testing for features and stories.
• Manage issues, blockers, defects, and risks through resolution for features and stories.
• Review and validate vendor release features, assess impact, and identify platform improvements.
• Use vendor processes, documentation, and support groups to troubleshoot and influence product direction.
• Evaluate proposed vendor software and enhancements in line with strategy and roadmaps.
• Provide knowledge and support for resolving technology issues across multiple business areas.
• Serve as SME for IAM processes, platforms, and integrations; provide training and knowledge sharing.

Skills

IAM

SSO

Federation

Identity platforms

Vendor management

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Mentoring

Tools

ISAM

IBM Verify Access

PingFederate

PingAccess

PAIC

Job description

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer to support and enhance enterprise access management platforms that secure critical applications and digital services across the organization. This role will serve as a lead responsible for designing, configuring, implementing, and supporting commercial IAM solutions while partnering with business and technology teams to deliver secure, scalable access management capabilities. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with web access management and identity platforms such as IBM Verify Identity Access, IBM Verify Access, IBM Security Access Manager (ISAM), PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud (PAIC), Ping Access, PingFederate, PingAM, or similar enterprise IAM technologies. This individual will play a key role in product strategy, solution design, vendor management, application integrations, troubleshooting, testing, issue resolution, and mentoring team members. The Allstate job title for this is Vended Application Lead Consultant.

Key Responsibilities

Support and guide the design, configuration, enhancement, and support of enterprise Identity and Access Management solutions, with a focus on vended access management platforms. Develop technical and functional designs that address complex business requirements, application access needs, and security objectives. Configure, develop within, and maintain IAM platforms that support authentication, authorization, single sign-on (SSO), federation, and access control capabilities. Partner with business stakeholders, security teams, infrastructure teams, application owners, and vendor support teams to deliver secure access management solutions. Contribute to product planning by creating, refining, and guiding user stories for complex features, including coaching team members who may be learning the platform or process. Facilitate feature review sessions for complex business issues and requirements, document key decisions, and ensure alignment across business and technical teams. Create functional designs using moderate technical skills to address complex business processes, product features, and application integration needs. Support the planning, execution, and review of module, integration, and system testing for assigned features and product stories. Manage issues, blockers, defects, and implementation risks through resolution for assigned features and product stories. Review and validate new vendor release features, assess impact, and identify opportunities to improve platform capability and reliability. Use vendor defect resolution processes, support tools, product documentation, and developer groups to troubleshoot issues and influence future product direction. Evaluate proposed vendor software products and enhancements in alignment with strategic corporate direction, platform standards, and vendor roadmaps. Provide knowledge and support for resolving technology issues across multiple business areas and application processes. Serve as a subject matter expert for access management processes, vended IAM platforms, and related application integrations. Provide training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to strengthen team capability and bench strength. Develop and maintain technical documentation, process documentation, support procedures, and implementation guidance.

Essential Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience implementing, configuring, administering, or supporting enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. (Or Equivalent)
• Hands-on experience with one or more enterprise web access management or IAM platforms, such as IBM Verify Identity Access (IVIA), IBM Verify Access, IBM Security Access Manager (ISAM), IBM Verify Access Appliance or related earlier versions, Okta, ForgeRock, PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud (PAIC), Ping Access, PingFederate, PingAM, or similar vended access management tools. (Or Equivalent)
• Experience configuring or developing within vendor software to support access management, application authentication, authorization, and secure application access.
• Experience implementing and supporting single sign-on (SSO), federation, and access management solutions for enterprise applications.
• Experience writing automation scripts to complete the integration mapping automation using scripting languages, such as JavaScript, Python, Groovy, YAML or PowerShell. (Or Equivalent)
• Knowledge of common identity and access standards and protocols, including SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and federation concepts.
• Experience gathering complex business requirements and translating them into functional and technical designs.
• Experience supporting module testing, integration testing, issue resolution, and production troubleshooting for enterprise applications or platforms.
• Ability to lead technical discussions, organize requirements or feature review sessions, and document resulting decisions.
• Experience working with vendor support processes, product documentation, defect resolution procedures, or developer support groups.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, identify blockers, drive issue resolution, and support delivery of assigned product features.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder partnership skills.
• Ability to mentor, coach, or train team members and share knowledge across technical and business teams.
• Equivalent combinations of technical training, certifications, and relevant work experience will be considered.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience supporting large enterprise IAM or access management environments.
• Experience with cloud-based identity platforms, SaaS application integrations, or hybrid identity environments.
• Knowledge of directory services such as Active Directory, LDAP, or related identity stores.
• Experience with API security, access gateways, reverse proxies, policy configuration, or application onboarding for access management platforms.
• Familiarity with Identity Governance Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), adaptive authentication, multi-factor authentication (MFA), or related security technologies.
• Experience working in Agile, Scrum, Product Engineering, or similar delivery environments.
• Experience evaluating vendor roadmaps, testing new release features, and recommending platform enhancements.
• Relevant identity, security, cloud, or vendor certifications.
• Experience in creating technical documentation, operational procedures, training materials, or platform standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Why Join Us

Support strategic identity and access management initiatives that protect critical enterprise applications. Work with established and emerging IAM technologies across authentication, authorization, federation, and access control. Partner with security, infrastructure, application, business, and vendor teams across the organization. Influence technical direction, platform strategy, vendor engagement, and future IAM capabilities. Mentor team members and help strengthen access management best practices across the enterprise.

Skills

Identity Access Management (IAM), IT Automation, Management Tools, Security Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), Technical Designs, Technical Documents, Troubleshooting

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is 98,100.00 - 167,850.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications. The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Work Environment

Allstate provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse. Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs. When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload. To help create a more personal and engaging experience, we ask that you join with your camera on if your interview is virtual. Please also have a Valid Photo Identification available at the start of your interview. If you require any accommodations or have questions ahead of your interview please reach out to your recruiter. Note: Internal candidates are only asked to join on video; a Valid Photo Identification is not needed for the interview.

Equality and Diversity

Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position. Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a reserve component. For jobs in San Francisco, please click “here” for information regarding the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For jobs in Los Angeles, please click “here” for information regarding the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. To view the “EEO Know Your Rights” poster click “here”. This poster provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. To view the FMLA poster, click “here”. This poster summarizing the major provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and telling employees how to file a complaint. It is the Company’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee’s ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.

Company Culture

At Allstate, we work hard to help people live a good life every day. Allstaters are dedicated to serving clients, customers, and communities, which allows employees to find meaning and value in their work. Allstate offers an environment that fosters innovative thinking where you’ll be able to explore your ideas and feel proud of the work you do. Allstate helps protect nearly 16 million households with auto, home, life, and retirement products. We want every professional connected to Allstate to be committed to giving our customers the best and that means finding the best talent. We want you to be our next great addition. It’s easy to search and apply for a new opportunity with Allstate. Simply use the links below to identify the openings that interest you.