Senior Identity Engineer — Build Secure IAM & Zero Trust

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

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