Lead IAM Engineer

Lead IAM Engineer

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

We’re currently partnered with a leading energy/utilities organization that’s looking to bring on a highly skilled Lead IAM Engineer. This is a pivotal, senior-level role that combines hands-on technical expertise with critical leadership responsibilities. You’ll lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of advanced enterprise-wide Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, directly contributing to securing systems, enforcing robust security policies, and driving the overall IAM strategy across the organization.

Location & Compensation:

• Location: New Jersey/New York (Offers Hybrid/Remote flexibility)
• Compensation: USD $140,000 – $165,000 annually
• Employment Type: Full-time

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Lead IAM Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of securing digital identities and access within a complex enterprise environment. Your key responsibilities will include:

• IAM Architecture & Implementation Leadership: You’ll lead the design, architecture, and implementation of cutting-edge IAM solutions, encompassing Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) systems.
• Identity Governance Oversight: You’ll oversee the entire identity lifecycle management, from robust provisioning to secure deprovisioning processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Advanced Access Control Enforcement: You’ll implement and enforce stringent access control mechanisms, including least privilege principles, Just-In-Time (JIT) access, and core Zero Trust security architectures.
• Directory & Federation Services Management: You’ll manage and optimize critical directory services like Active Directory and Azure AD, traditional LDAP, and various identity federation protocols such such as SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.
• Cloud IAM Security: You’ll secure access across diverse cloud platforms, specifically AWS and Azure, by implementing proper identity federation and granular role management strategies.
• Compliance & Risk Management: You’ll ensure strict alignment with key regulatory frameworks and standards like SOX and NIST. This involves conducting thorough audits and risk assessments to maintain a strong compliance posture.
• Incident Response Collaboration: You’ll collaborate closely with broader security teams to swiftly detect, analyze, and remediate IAM-related security incidents, minimizing potential impact.
• Automation & Scripting: You’ll develop efficient scripts and workflows using languages like PowerShell, Python, or similar tools to automate routine IAM tasks and enhance operational efficiency.
• Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: You’ll actively partner with various IT, security, and business teams to collaboratively define, refine, and successfully implement comprehensive IAM strategies that meet evolving organizational needs.

What’s Needed:

We’re looking for an experienced and technically astute individual with strong leadership capabilities:

• Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, or a minimum of 10 years of relevant cybersecurity experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Extensive IAM Engineering Experience: A minimum of 6 years of dedicated experience in IAM engineering, security architecture, or a closely related cybersecurity field.
• Deep IAM Expertise: Profound expertise in various IAM platforms, a wide array of authentication protocols, and robust cloud security principles.
• Scripting Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash.
• Advanced Security Understanding: A strong, in-depth understanding of Zero Trust security models, identity-centric security approaches, and risk-based authentication methodologies.
• Problem-Solving & Leadership: Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities (both verbal and written), and proven leadership capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with the following qualifications will be highly regarded:

• Relevant Certifications: Possessing relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or various IAM-specific credentials.
• DevSecOps Integration: Experience integrating IAM solutions with CI/CD pipelines and familiarity with DevSecOps practices.
• API Security & SDKs: Familiarity with securing APIs and practical experience utilizing IAM Software Development Kits (SDKs).

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a leadership role within a critical cybersecurity domain for a major energy/utilities organization. If you possess the required IAM expertise and are ready to drive strategic initiatives, we encourage you to apply.