Identity & Access Management (IAM) engineer

Job Title: Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) engineer

Location: Brown Deer, Wisconsin, United States

Type: Full time

Our Client is Looking a skilled Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer to design, implement, and support Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions that strengthen security, automate access management processes, and support enterprise compliance requirements. This role combines software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, and identity governance expertise to deliver scalable and secure identity solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)

• Implement and maintain enterprise Identity Governance capabilities, including:
• Identity lifecycle management
• Access request workflows
• Entitlement management
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Access certifications and reviews
• Segregation of Duties (SoD)
• Ensure identity and access processes align with security policies, regulatory requirements, and business objectives
• Support continuous improvement of identity governance frameworks and controls

Software Development & Automation

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications, services, and integrations supporting IAM and IGA platforms
• Develop:
• Custom connectors
• REST APIs
• Middleware solutions
• Microservices
• Web applications
• Automation utilities
• Build scalable automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and reduce manual processes

Identity Security Engineering

• Build, manage, and maintain identity-related security tools and supporting infrastructure
• Design secure integration solutions across enterprise platforms and cloud environments
• Support identity security strategies across on-premises and cloud-based systems
• Drive innovation and modernization initiatives within the IAM domain

Cloud & Directory Services

• Support identity and access management solutions across:
• Active Directory
• Azure Active Directory
• AWS Identity Services
• Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Federation Technologies
• Ensure secure authentication, authorization, and provisioning processes across enterprise environments

Operational Support & Governance

• Participate in:
• Change management activities
• Release planning
• Production deployments
• On-call support rotations
• Troubleshoot and resolve IAM-related issues
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and evidence collection activities
• Maintain security, reliability, and availability of IAM services

Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Create and maintain:
• Technical designs
• Configuration documentation
• Runbooks
• Operational procedures
• Knowledge base articles
• Contribute to enterprise IAM standards, best practices, and governance frameworks

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, Application Development, and Business teams
• Translate technical solutions into business-friendly recommendations
• Align technical implementations with organizational security and business requirements
• Provide guidance on identity and access management best practices

What We're Looking For

Identity & Access Management Expertise

• Strong experience with:
• Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
• Identity Lifecycle Management
• Access Certification Programs
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Role Management (RBAC)
• Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Identity Federation
• Understanding of modern identity security concepts and frameworks

Technical Skills

• Strong Java development experience including:
• Java 8+
• Object-Oriented Programming
• RESTful APIs
• Maven or Gradle build tools
• Experience designing, developing, deploying, and supporting enterprise software solutions
• Strong automation and scripting capabilities

Cloud & Infrastructure Knowledge

• Experience with:
• SailPoint Identity Security Platform
• Microsoft Active Directory
• Azure
• AWS
• Understanding of cloud identity architectures and security best practices
• Knowledge of infrastructure and security integrations

Problem Solving & Communication

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Security & Governance Mindset

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and controls
• Ability to align technical solutions with security standards and business requirements
• Experience supporting compliance, audit, and governance activities
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in:
• Cyber Security
• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Related technical discipline
• Or equivalent professional experience
• Experience implementing and supporting IAM/IGA solutions
• Strong Java development expertise
• Experience with enterprise identity platforms and access management technologies
• Knowledge of cloud identity and security services

Preferred

• Experience with:
• SailPoint IdentityIQ or IdentityNow
• Privileged Access Management solutions
• Azure Active Directory
• AWS IAM
• Access Certification and Governance programs
• Experience building automated identity and security workflows
• Knowledge of enterprise security architecture and regulatory compliance requirements