Staff Engineer, Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 181,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Annual bonus and equity

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Staff Engineer for Identity & Access Management (IAM) to help shape enterprise IAM strategy across products and infrastructure in a cloud-first environment.

You will design scalable identity governance and access management solutions, implement RBAC/ABAC workflows, and collaborate with Engineering and IT to strengthen access controls while aligning with zero-trust principles. This role is remote for US-based candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Identity & Access Management and related security domains.
• Deep understanding of security principles with a proven track record in large-scale IAM projects, especially in cloud-first environments.
• Expertise in programming languages relevant to IAM products, such as Java, C++, or Python.
• Expert-level experience with leading enterprise identity administration and governance solutions.
• Knowledge of IAM tools in cloud environments such as Okta, AWS, Azure AD, and privileged access management solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assess and refine identity and access management strategy across products and infrastructure to improve business outcomes
• Drive IAM implementation as part of a zero-trust security strategy
• Architect and design cloud-based identity governance and access management solutions
• Implement RBAC/ABAC workflows for identity lifecycle management
• Serve as a technical advisor to cross-functional teams to integrate IAM principles into security architecture
• Partner with Engineering and IT to ensure secure access privileges in product development
• Establish KPIs, KCIs, and KRIs for IAM control effectiveness and continuous improvement

Skills

Identity & Access Management

Java

C++

Python

Okta

AWS

Azure AD

IAM governance tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field

Tools

PAM tools

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Staff Engineer, Identity & Access Management (IAM) to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This role will shape and advance enterprise identity strategy across products and infrastructure, helping strengthen security posture in a cloud-first environment. The position will focus on designing scalable identity governance and access management solutions that support secure operations, zero-trust principles, and business enablement. You will partner closely with Engineering and IT teams to improve access controls, lifecycle workflows, and control effectiveness across the organization.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $180,600 - $212,900 annually

Responsibilities

• Assess and refine identity and access management strategy across products and infrastructure to improve business outcomes
• Drive IAM implementation as part of a zero-trust security strategy
• Architect and design cloud-based identity governance and access management solutions
• Implement RBAC/ABAC workflows for identity lifecycle management
• Serve as a technical advisor to cross-functional teams to integrate IAM principles into security architecture
• Partner with Engineering and IT to ensure secure access privileges in product development
• Establish KPIs, KCIs, and KRIs for IAM control effectiveness and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Identity & Access Management and related security domains
• Deep understanding of security principles with a proven track record in large-scale IAM projects, especially in cloud-first environments
• Expertise in programming languages relevant to IAM products, such as Java, C++, or Python
• Expert-level experience with leading enterprise identity administration and governance solutions
• Knowledge of IAM tools in cloud environments such as Okta, AWS, Azure AD, and privileged access management solutions

Benefits

• Flexible working location with remote options and regular on-site visits
• Comprehensive benefits package including annual bonus and equity compensation

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification-your background could be exactly what this team needs.