Senior Security Engineer - IAM

SECU; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SECU is seeking a Sr. Security Engineer – IAM in Raleigh, NC, to design, develop, and advance SECU’s IAM program. You will serve as SME and technical lead for PAM, SSO, IGA, MFA, AD, CIAM, and other IAM technologies, shaping frameworks and automating identity processes to strengthen security posture.

You will mentor junior engineers, lead complex IAM projects, and collaborate with security, IT and business stakeholders to ensure policy compliance and proactive risk management.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and leading IAM programs across PAM, SSO, IGA, MFA.
• Strong knowledge of AD architecture, Kerberos/NTLM, GPOs, and directory services.
• Scripting for automation (PowerShell, Python) and IAM orchestration tooling.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation and maintenance of IAM solutions and tooling.
• Configure and tune IAM tools, integrate with enterprise controls and evaluate vendors.
• Participate in governance and compliance assessments and remediation activities.
• Lead cross-functional IAM projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Pursue certifications and stay current with evolving IAM trends.
• Support incident response and threat modeling related to identity.

Skills

IAM strategy & governance

Lead engineering

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Threat modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cyber Security

5+ years relevant experience

Tools

Active Directory (AD)

Azure Entra ID

SSO

IGA

PAM

RBAC/ABAC

OAuth2 / OpenID Connect

SAML

Job description

If you are motivated and believe in the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People,” join our team!

Position Overview:

The Sr. Security Engineer – IAM is a mid to senior-level role responsible for driving the design, development, and advancement of SECU’s IAM program.

This individual will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and technical lead, providing support as well as participating in the strategic direction, implementation, and continuous improvement of IAM solutions, including Privileged Access Management (PAM), Single Sign-On (SSO), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Active Directory (AD), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), and other IAM technologies.

This role will be instrumental in designing and optimizing IAM frameworks, automating identity processes, and ensuring compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements. The engineer will collaborate with cybersecurity, IT, and business stakeholders to enhance security posture, mitigate identity-related risks, and drive IAM adoption.

Additionally, they will mentor junior engineers, lead complex IAM projects, and provide technical guidance to strengthen the overall cybersecurity strategy.

Essential Responsibilities:

• (30%) Assist with implementation and maintenance of technical security solutions including planning, deployment coordination, change management, documentation, and training to enhance SECU’s security posture.
• (20%) Configure and tune security tools, integrate them with enterprise controls, and evaluate vendor offerings and new tools to improve security responsiveness.
• (20%) Identify and recommend opportunities for documentation enhancements, cost savings, service quality improvements, and operational efficiency.
• (10%) Support governance and compliance efforts by participating in assessments and remediation activities to ensure adherence to security standards and regulations.
• (10%) Participate in on-call rotation and serve as a resource for technical support of information security technologies and mentor junior engineers.
• (10%) Pursue and maintain skills and certifications to stay current with advancing cybersecurity trends and best practices.

Responsibilities will include participation in special assignments and cross-functional initiatives as required.

Required Education & Experience (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

• Candidate MUST live in North Carolina or contiguous state.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field.
• Additional 3 years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 5 year of experience in related field.
• Primary IAM Solution Experience
• General IAM Solutions
• Proficient in implementing or supporting two or more IAM solutions such as PAM, SSO, Directory Services, IGA, CIAM, and MFA
• Expert-level knowledge of AD architecture, domain trust relationships, Schema management, Kerberos/NTLM authentication, and GPO troubleshooting/authoring.
• Experience in implementing integrations between multiple IAM solutions.
• Knowledge of cloud directories such as Entra ID, AWS Directory Service, and Google Cloud Identity.
• Knowledge of hybrid IAM environments and cloud-to-cloud identity integration.
• Understanding of APIs how they are used to integrate IAM systems with other applications.
• Understanding of authentication and authorization protocols such as OAuth2.0, OIDC (OpenID Connect), SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language), LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), Kerberos, and XACML (eXtensible Access Control Markup Language).
• Familiarity with IAM governance frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOX, and GDPR.
• Experience with audit and compliance reporting.
• Experience in provisioning and de-provisioning user accounts, including Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) processes.
• Experience with automation of user lifecycle management using tools such as PowerShell, Python, or IAM orchestration tools.
• Experience in implementation or support of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC).
• Understanding of IAM’s role in broader security frameworks and risk management.
• Understanding of threat modeling and risk assessment related to identity and access.
• Ability to support IAM-related incident response efforts, including identifying and mitigating identity-based security incidents.
• Understanding of forensic analysis related to identity breaches.
• Ability to leverage and understand scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automating tasks.
• Experience in participating in cross-functional teams in IAM initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate with security, IT operations, developers, and business stakeholders to align IAM solutions with organizational goals.
• Strong problem-solving skills for troubleshooting and resolving IAM issues.
• Analytical skills for identifying patterns and improving IAM processes.

Preferred Education & Experience (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field.
• Preferred 5+ direct years of experience.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, GIAC, CGEIT, CRISC, OSCE, or other relevant industry certification and/or desire to obtain such certifications.
• Experience with implementing and supporting Quest Change Auditor, RMAD, or GPO Admin
• Experience working within a DevOps environment
• Experience in managing IAM projects from inception to delivery.
• Understanding of FFIEC audit guidelines for banking regulators

Job Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Computer for prolonged periods

Authorizations:

Must be completed prior to submission.

SECU provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

Disclaimer

State Employees’ Credit Union reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower level based on business need.