Senior Identity Engineer

Saia Inc.; Johns Creek (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia Inc. is seeking a seasoned Identity and Access Management Engineer in Johns Creek, GA to design, implement, and optimize authentication, authorization, and directory services across enterprise environments.

You will deliver secure, scalable identity solutions aligned with security standards and zero trust principles. The role involves implementing advanced identity configurations, automating provisioning workflows, and partnering with teams to integrate systems into centralized identity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field.
• 5+ years identity and access management engineering experience.
• Proficiency in enterprise identity platforms and authentication technologies.
• Strong knowledge of authentication and authorization standards for securing enterprise and cloud applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced identity configurations, including SSO, MFA, and adaptive authentication.
• Build secure identity integrations and automated provisioning workflows across on‑premises and cloud apps.
• Develop authentication and authorization patterns for secure access to internal and external systems.
• Partner with application and infrastructure teams to integrate new systems into centralized identity services.
• Create and enhance automation scripts to streamline identity administration and access controls.
• Monitor identity configurations to identify and remediate risks, misconfigurations, and anomalous activity.
• Establish governance frameworks for RBAC and ABAC and access reviews.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to identity platform standards, architecture, and long-term roadmap planning.

Skills

Identity and access mgmt

Authentication technologies

Enterprise identity platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field

Job description

Ready To Go Further?
Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You’ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You’ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.

Position Summary

Designs, implements, and optimizes authentication, authorization, and directory services across enterprise environments. Delivers secure, scalable, and resilient identity solutions aligned with internal security standards, regulatory requirements, and zero trust principles.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Designs and implements advanced identity configurations, including single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, adaptive authentication, centralized directory services, and automated lifecycle management.
• Builds secure identity integrations and automated provisioning workflows across enterprise and cloud applications.
• Develops authentication and authorization patterns to support secure access for internal and external systems.
• Partners with application and infrastructure teams to integrate new systems into centralized identity services.
• Creates and enhances automation scripts and tooling to streamline identity administration and access controls.
• Monitors identity configurations to identify and remediate risks, misconfigurations, and anomalous activity.
• Establishes governance frameworks for role-based and attribute-based access controls and access review processes.
• Mentors engineers and contributes to identity platform standards, architecture, and long-term roadmap planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field.
• 5+ years of identity and access management engineering experience.
• Proficiency in enterprise identity platforms and authentication technologies.
• Strong knowledge of authentication and authorization standards for securing enterprise and cloud applications.

Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.