Senior Cybersecurity Engineer – Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer – Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Posted: June 18, 2025 Job Type: Permanent Industry: Cybersecurity

A globally leading technology company at the forefront of the payments and financial services sector is actively seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join its pivotal Identity & Access Management (IAM) team. This isn’t just a role; it’s a high-impact opportunity within a dynamic and rapidly evolving cybersecurity organization. You’ll be directly responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure access to vital business portals and services across a vast, complex, and global enterprise. If you’re a seasoned professional passionate about securing digital identities, architecting robust access solutions, and thriving in a challenging, fast-paced environment, this opportunity in Austin, TX, is tailored for you.

Location & Compensation:

• Location: Austin, TX (This role offers a flexible hybrid work model, blending onsite collaboration with remote work.)
• Salary: USD $175,000 annually

About the Role:

As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer on the IAM team, you will be a critical contributor to the strategic design, robust implementation, and ongoing maintenance of our client’s core IAM solutions. Your expertise will be particularly concentrated on ForgeRock technologies, serving as a key pillar in their access management ecosystem. You’ll operate within a dynamic hybrid work environment, necessitating extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders situated across multiple global time zones. Your overarching objective will be to ensure the seamless deployment and optimal functioning of secure, scalable, and high-performing access management systems that not only meet the current demands but also anticipate and adapt to the evolving needs of a cutting-edge global organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities in this crucial, high-visibility role will include:

• Web Application Single Sign-On (SSO) Integration: You’ll lead the seamless integration of diverse web applications for single sign-on (SSO) capabilities, leveraging the full power of ForgeRock solutions to streamline user experience while maintaining stringent security.
• Identity Federation Configuration: You’ll expertly configure and manage identity federation, utilizing industry-standard protocols such as SAML 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and OAuth to enable secure and efficient cross-domain access.
• Authentication & Authorization Policy Development: You’ll be instrumental in developing, implementing, and meticulously managing sophisticated authentication chains and granular authorization policies. This ensures precise control over who can access what, under what conditions, across the entire enterprise.
• ForgeRock Core System Management: You’ll be responsible for the end-to-end installation, configuration, and optimization of core ForgeRock AM (Access Management) and Directory Server (DS) components, ensuring their stability, performance, and security.
• Session & Directory Synchronization: You will implement robust session management strategies and efficient directory synchronization processes to maintain data consistency, user attributes, and access privileges across various identity stores.
• LDAP Policy & Custom Access Control: You’ll set up and enforce advanced LDAP password policies and design intricate access control mechanisms, including leveraging custom scripts, to meet highly specific security and compliance requirements.
• Performance Engineering & Monitoring: This role includes building and meticulously maintaining performance testing labs, alongside developing sophisticated monitoring scripts. Your efforts here will ensure the optimal health, responsiveness, and scalability of the IAM infrastructure.
• ForgeRock Agent Deployment & Management: You’ll strategically deploy and manage ForgeRock agents across a variety of web and application servers throughout the global enterprise, ensuring consistent policy enforcement.
• Global Team Collaboration & Requirements Alignment: You’ll collaborate extensively and effectively with global teams to understand their unique business needs and security requirements, translating these into actionable, secure, and scalable IAM solutions.
• IAM Subject Matter Expertise: You’ll serve as a primary subject matter expert (SME) for IAM technologies and best practices, providing critical guidance, insights, and mentorship to internal teams and projects.
• Technical Design & Documentation: You are expected to create and maintain comprehensive technical designs, detailed infrastructure configurations, and clear operational runbooks, ensuring accuracy and facilitating effective knowledge transfer.
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Support: You’ll provide expert support for multi-factor authentication (MFA) implementations, actively enhancing the overall security posture by strengthening user identity verification.

Basic Qualifications:

Candidates are expected to meet the following foundational requirements:

• Experience & Education: A minimum of 5+ years of directly relevant experience in cybersecurity or information technology, coupled with a Bachelor’s degree. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Highly qualified candidates will also bring the following valuable experience and attributes:

• Extensive IAM/Cybersecurity Experience: 6+ years of dedicated experience specifically in Identity & Access Management or broader cybersecurity engineering roles.
• ForgeRock & LDAP Mastery: Strong, in-depth knowledge and hands-on expertise with ForgeRock platforms (including Access Management, Directory Services, Identity Gateway), LDAP directories, and various authentication protocols (e.g., Kerberos, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
• Web & Application Server Experience: Proven experience configuring and troubleshooting web and application servers such as Apache, IIS, Tomcat, and Node.js, as well as comprehensive familiarity with both Linux and Windows operating environments.
• Agile Development Methodologies: Strong familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and practical experience utilizing collaborative project management tools like Jira.
• Security Standards & Compliance: A solid understanding of key security standards and compliance frameworks relevant to financial services, such as PCI-DSS, NIST, and FFIEC.
• Cloud IAM & API Security: Direct experience with cloud-based IAM solutions (e.g., Azure AD, AWS IAM) and a strong grasp of API security principles, including API gateways and token-based authentication.
• Exceptional Communication & Documentation: Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, coupled with a demonstrated ability to create clear, concise, and comprehensive technical documentation for diverse audiences.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior-level cybersecurity engineer to make a profound impact within a global leader in financial technology. If you possess the required expertise in IAM, particularly with ForgeRock, and are eager to contribute to a secure and innovative payments ecosystem, we strongly encourage you to apply. We look forward to connecting with driven professionals who are ready for their next significant challenge!