Senior Systems Engineer - IAM

Berkley Technology Services; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Profit-sharing plans

Job summary

Berkley Technology Services seeks a Sr Systems Engineer to design, plan, and implement IAM solutions, focusing on technologies like Okta and Auth0. This role requires strong expertise in IAM design, project leadership, and collaboration with technical teams. Duties include the management of dependencies, establishing security standards, and mentoring staff. The position offers a competitive salary range of $121,000 – $137,000, along with comprehensive benefits like health and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of IAM design, administration, and support.
• At least 3 years of experience with Okta, Auth0, and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Proficiency in JavaScript (Node.js preferred) and web security fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement IAM systems and infrastructure.
• Lead IAM technology deployment projects for Okta, Auth0, and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Develop and implement Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) strategies.

Skills

IAM design and administration

Okta

Auth0

Microsoft Entra ID

API management

JavaScript (Node.js preferred)

Security frameworks (OWASP, NIST)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PowerShell

Ansible

GitHub

Terraform

Jenkins

Job description

Sr Systems Engineer

Berkley Technology Services (BTS) provides IT services and supports insurance systems across its operating units. We seek a dynamic senior systems engineer with strong experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) technologies such as Okta, Auth0, and Microsoft Entra ID.

We are looking for an individual who can design, plan, architect, and execute IAM solutions while serving as a liaison between the organization and key vendors. The role requires proactive problem resolution, project leadership, mentoring of technical staff, and collaboration with project managers and technical teams to deliver customer‑centric solutions.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement IAM systems, infrastructure, and related hardware and software in response to customer requests and organizational requirements.
• Perform system‑level programming and scripting to facilitate the management of supported applications and technologies, including Okta Expression Language (EL) and PowerShell.
• Configure, integrate, maintain, and manage performance, security, failure analysis, recovery, and user support.
• Lead IAM technology deployment projects for Okta, Auth0, and Microsoft Entra ID, ensuring deployments meet user needs and comply with security standards.
• Build, analyze, operate, and scale API management solutions to protect customer and workforce data, services, and applications.
• Emphasize security standards and user needs for MFA, RBAC, fine‑grained authorization, passwordless authentication, and B2B/B2C scenarios.
• Research emerging IAM technologies to inform procurement and development strategies.
• Develop and implement Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) strategies, conduct risk assessments and audits to mitigate security risks.
• Serve as a liaison to vendors such as Okta, Auth0, and Microsoft to facilitate problem resolution.
• Lead projects in collaboration with Project Management, Account Management, and Customer teams.
• Mentor and cross‑train technical staff, peers, and subordinates in IAM technologies and best practices.
• Provide guidance on development standards and quality expectations.
• Collaborate with technical staff to deliver customer‑centric solutions, presenting design and deployment strategies.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure consistent system provisioning and maintenance.
• Manage end‑user accounts, permissions, and access rights in accordance with best practices regarding privacy, security, and compliance.
• Adhere to defined ITIL standards for incident, request, and change management.
• Document problems and resolutions, platform configurations, and standards.
• Maintain excellent communication across functional technical areas.
• Participate in on‑call rotation (PIC).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of IAM design, administration, and support.
• At least 3 years of experience with Okta, Auth0, and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Ability to design IAM solutions aligned with Zero Trust, identity governance, and adaptive authentication.
• Strong understanding of SSO, SAML, OAuth/OIDC, MFA, RBAC, and fine‑grained authorization.
• Experience in API management and protection of customer and workforce data, services, and applications.
• Proficiency in JavaScript (Node.js preferred) and web security fundamentals to mentor application teams, extend IAM workflows, and automate tasks.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks such as OWASP and NIST.
• Experience in scripting with Okta EL and PowerShell.
• Knowledge of GRC strategies and conducting risk assessments and audits.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Ansible, GitHub, Terraform, and Jenkins.
• Experience working in a hybrid multi‑cloud environment with Azure and AWS.
• Ability to work irregular hours and participate in on‑call rotation.
• Physical requirements: sit at a desk, lift up to 10 pounds, and maintain vision focus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field (equivalent experience may be considered).
• Relevant certifications such as Okta Certified Professional, CISSP, or Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300) are highly preferred.

Additional Company Details

• Base Salary Range: $121,000 – $137,000
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k), and Profit‑Sharing plans.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not offered for this role.