Staff IAM Engineer

SimpliSafe; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 135,900 - 199,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free SimpliSafe system and monitoring

Comprehensive total rewards package

Employee Resource Groups for networking and development

Job summary

SimpliSafe in Boston is seeking an experienced Identity and Access Management expert to own and evolve their Okta environment. This role will require defining IAM strategy, managing integrations, and ensuring compliance with security frameworks. Ideal candidates should have over 8 years of experience, particularly with Okta, and strong technical skills in SSO and MFA. This position offers a hybrid work environment with a competitive salary range between $135,900 - $199,300 annually.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in identity and access management.
• Deep hands-on expertise in Okta.
• Experience architecting and managing enterprise IAM programs.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive SimpliSafe’s IAM strategy across the enterprise.
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert on identity.
• Develop roadmap for IAM maturity and align with security objectives.

Skills

Okta

Identity and Access Management

SSO (SAML, OIDC/OAuth)

MFA

Directory services (Active Directory, LDAP)

Lifecycle management automation

Strong communication skills

Education

8+ years of experience in identity management

Okta Certified Professional or Administrator certification

Tools

Okta Workflows

CyberArk or BeyondTrust

Python

PowerShell

Job description

We’re a high‑tech home security company passionate about protecting the life you’ve built and our mission to keep Every Home Secure. And we’ve created a culture here that cares just as deeply about the career you’re building. Ours is a no‑ego culture of collaboration and innovation where those seeking their next challenge can find big opportunities and make a huge impact on the lives of all those whom we protect. We don’t just want you to work here. We want you to grow and thrive here.

What You’ll Do

At SimpliSafe, corporate IT is part of the Information Security and Technology (IS&T) team, led by our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). IT does more than fix laptops—we empower every team member to do their best work and make sure SimpliSafers feel supported, connected, and confident in their technology.

• Own and evolve SimpliSafe’s Okta environment and identity strategy, serving as the go‑to expert on all things IAM.
• Partner with Security, Engineering, and HR to build scalable access governance and lifecycle automation.
• Define IAM standards and architecture that grow with the company and keep us secure and compliant.

We’re a hybrid team — you’ll come into our Boston office two days a week, with flexibility to work the rest of the time remotely.

Primary Responsibilities

• Defining and driving SimpliSafe’s IAM strategy across the enterprise, including identity governance, access management, and zero trust principles.
• Serving as the internal subject matter expert on all things identity — Okta, SSO, MFA, lifecycle management, and directory services.
• Developing a roadmap for IAM maturity, identifying gaps, prioritizing investments, and aligning with security and compliance objectives.
• Owning the design, configuration, and optimization of our Okta environment, including SSO integrations, MFA policies, adaptive authentication, and lifecycle automation.
• Building and maintaining Okta Workflows to automate provisioning, deprovisioning, and access reviews across SaaS, cloud, and on‑prem systems.
• Designing and enforcing RBAC and least‑privilege principles across our application and infrastructure landscape.
• Leading access certification and review programs, working with IT, Security, and HR to ensure accurate and timely access decisions.
• Owning integrations between identity systems and HR platforms to support joiner/mover/leaver processes.
• Supporting audit and compliance activities (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001) by maintaining robust IAM controls and evidence.
• Mentoring junior IT and security team members on identity best practices.

What You’ll Bring

• 8+ years of experience in identity and access management, with deep hands‑on expertise in Okta (Okta Certified Professional or Administrator certification strongly preferred).
• Proven experience architecting and managing enterprise IAM programs, not just operating tooling.
• Strong technical skills across SSO (SAML, OIDC/OAuth), MFA, directory services (Active Directory, LDAP), and SCIM‑based provisioning.
• Experience with lifecycle management automation, including HR‑to‑IT integrations and joiner/mover/leaver workflows.
• Familiarity with PAM solutions (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or similar) and privileged access controls.
• Experience supporting security frameworks and audits (SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar).
• Ability to translate business and security requirements into practical IAM architecture and policy.
• Strong communication skills — able to explain identity concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders alike.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Okta Privileged Access or Okta Identity Governance (OIG).
• Familiarity with IGA platforms such as SailPoint or Saviynt.
• Experience with AWS IAM and cloud identity patterns (federated roles, workload identity).
• Exposure to zero‑trust network access (ZTNA) architectures and their relationship to identity.
• Scripting or automation experience (Python, PowerShell, or similar) for identity lifecycle tasks.
• Background in fast‑growing technology or consumer hardware companies.

What Values You’ll Share

• Customer Obsessed - Building deep empathy for our customers, putting them at the core of our work, and developing strong, long‑term relationships with them.
• Aim High - Always challenging ourselves and others to raise the bar.
• No Ego - Maintaining a “no job too small” attitude, and an open, inclusive and humble style.
• One Team - Taking a highly collaborative approach to achieving success.
• Lift As We Climb - Investing in developing others and helping others around us succeed.
• Lean & Nimble - Working with agility and efficiency to experiment in an often ambiguous environment.

What We Offer

• A mission- and values-driven culture and a safe, inclusive environment where you can build, grow and thrive.
• A comprehensive total rewards package that supports your wellness and provides security for SimpliSafers and their families (For more information on our total rewards please click here).
• Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring for your home.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together, give opportunities to network, mentor and develop, and advocate for change.

The target annual base pay range for this role is $135,900 to $199,300.

We’re committed to fair and equitable pay practices, and we regularly review our programs to keep them competitive and aligned with our values.

We wholeheartedly embrace and actively seek applications from all individuals, no matter how they identify. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe our work is enriched when we incorporate a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. If a reasonable accommodation may be needed to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of a position, or to receive other benefits of employment, please contact [e-mail].