Senior Networking and IAM Engineer

Workiva; United States; Remote; USD 74,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Networking and IAM Engineer to enhance customer experiences through expert support and innovative solutions. This role combines technical acumen with a customer-first approach, focusing on networking and authentication challenges. You will lead complex escalations, mentor junior engineers, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. With a commitment to excellence, you will work collaboratively to ensure the resilience of the platform against performance issues. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and innovation, and contribute to a culture that empowers individuals to thrive in a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Restricted Stock Units

401(k) Match

Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Networking and IAM support.
• Strong acumen with SAML & SCIM protocols.
• Experience with cloud security solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical conduit between SME groups and Support Leadership.
• Lead complex technical escalations in Networking and IAM.
• Own, create, and maintain technical process documentation.

Skills

Networking Support

Identity Access Management (IAM)

SAML Protocol

SCIM Protocol

Cloud Security Solutions

Troubleshooting Skills

Project Management

Communication Protocols (TCP/IP)

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Related Field

Tools

Okta

AWS

Azure (Entra ID)

GCP

Sailpoint

Ping Identity

Zscaler

NetSkope

Job description

The Senior Networking and Identity Access Management (IAM) Engineer is responsible for working with both internal and external customers to ensure the functional usage of the Workiva platform from a networking and authentication perspective. This role requires a customer first attitude with the passion for enthusing our customer base. As a Senior Networking and IAM Engineer, you will possess subject-matter expertise and a deep-rooted understanding of our technical stack to enable both reactive and proactive support, particularly in the areas of solution engineering and enabling resilience against performance and latency issues through trend analysis and implementation of best practices.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a technical conduit between Workiva SME groups and Support Leadership in issue solution and request progression
• Lead complex technical escalations from several channels in the area of Networking and IAM where required
• Own and deliver high-quality network support services to our internal and external customer base
• Deliver exceptional levels of support that may span across the broader Product Support team
• Work to limit and mitigate symptoms of performance and latency through both proactive and reactive troubleshooting and solution delivery efforts
• Own, create and maintain technical process documentation in accordance with Workiva and industry best practices
• Provide data-driven targeted delivery of training & enablement to the Global Support teams where required
• Interpret high level design documentation when troubleshooting latency to be able to isolate issues according to network blueprints aligned with business requirements
• Integrate SSO and automate user provisioning in the Workiva platform with IdPs
• Train, onboard, and develop support new hires in the areas of Networking and IAM
• Lead swarms with the team to provide on-the-spot coaching where required, and organize and lead daily sync sessions
• Lead by example as a true mentor to entry level engineers, setting the gold standard for Network and IAM Engineer performance, through strong technical capabilities and exemplary individual contributions
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, in alignment with the departmental vision

What You’ll Need

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4+ years of related career experience in Networking and IAM support within a technology organization
• Typically required an undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience in a related role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong Acumen with SAML & SCIM protocols
• Experience with Okta, AWS, Azure (Entra ID), GCP, Sailpoint, Ping Identity etc.
• Experience troubleshooting and managing proxies and cloud security solutions such as Zscaler and NetSkope.
• Networking and authentication related certifications such as CIAM, Security+, CCNA, Network+, AWS Solutions Architect, etc.
• Project management framework knowledge and experience leading small to medium sized projects from idea to implementation.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple work streams in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• In-depth experience with networking devices such as firewalls, switches, and fabric interconnects.
• In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols, network diagnostic tools, and access control models
• Prior knowledge and understanding of common information security management frameworks
• In-depth experience with defining secure and hardened information technology solutions, including IAM services
• Hands-on experience with modern and enterprise authentication patterns and platforms
• Experience and knowledge in diverse cloud security solutions.
• High level of personal integrity, as well as the ability to professionally handle confidential matters and show an appropriate level of judgment and maturity where required
• Deep-rooted understanding of networking operating systems
• Experience mentoring a small team of entry-mid level engineers
• Proven change management skills; an ambassador for change with a focus on delivering results

Travel Requirements & Working Conditions

• Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a company office
• Occasional requirement for travel for customer and internal meetings

How You’ll Be Rewarded

Salary range in the US: $74,000.00 - $118,000.00

A discretionary bonus typically paid annually

Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire

401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.

Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic. We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply.

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