Sr. Staff Identity & Access Management Engineer

Early Warning; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Early Warning in Chicago is seeking a Sr. Staff Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer to advance the architecture, engineering, integration, and reliability of enterprise IAM capabilities.

You will lead complex IAM initiatives and partner with Security, Architecture, Technology, Risk, and business stakeholders to align identity solutions with security requirements and business needs. This role provides technical leadership and guidance across IAM initiatives, influencing standards and

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and integration of IAM solutions.
• Collaborate with Security, Architecture, Tech, and Risk teams.
• Ensure identity controls meet security and business needs.

Job description

At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze®, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.

Early Warning follows a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

The Sr. Staff Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer serves as a technical expert responsible for advancing the architecture, engineering, integration, and reliability of enterprise identity and access management capabilities. This role anticipates complex identity and security challenges and develops scalable solutions that strengthen access controls, improve operational resilience, and enable secure access across the organization.

This position provides technical leadership across complex IAM initiatives, influences standards and engineering practices, and partners with Security, Architecture, Technology, Risk, and business stakeholders to ensure identity solutions align with security requirements and business needs.