Senior Security Engineer – Identity and Access Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• We are looking for a highly driven Senior Security Engineer with a strong enthusiasm for Identity and Access Management (IAM) to become a part of our Enterprise Security & Infrastructure (ESI) team.

• The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in designing, engineering, implementing, and supporting enterprise-scale identity solutions across hybrid environments (both on-premises and cloud).

• This position necessitates a comprehensive understanding of modern identity technologies, alongside the capability to secure and enhance identity platforms that facilitate essential business operations.

• A successful engineer in this role will stay informed about emerging security and identity trends, conduct research, evaluate, design, and recommend technical security solutions for the enterprise.

• This position plays a vital role in ensuring the secure, effective, and compliant management of identities and access throughout the organization, assisting in safeguarding enterprise assets while promoting business productivity.

• The Senior Security Engineer, Identity & Access Management will be tasked with designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable IAM solutions across hybrid environments, while steering modernization towards Zero Trust and cloud-based identity models.

• This role emphasizes engineering automated identity processes, enhancing access governance and privileged access controls, and integrating AI-driven capabilities to improve security and operational efficiency.

• The engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate identity-related risks, implement monitoring and automated responses for identity threats, and contribute to technology evaluation and innovation.

• Moreover, this role will ensure compliance with regulatory standards, support audit readiness, and establish best practices to continuously enhance enterprise identity security.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering.

• 5 years of related experience; 5-8 years is preferred.

• Experience collaborating on security solution designs for the TCP/IP protocol suite, LAN/WAN technologies, switching, routing, VoIP and Telephony technologies, firewalls and VPN, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and vulnerability assessment and patch management tools.

• Functional experience in designing security controls and countermeasures for operating systems, databases, applications, web services, user devices, and wireless networks.

• Over 6 years of experience in Identity and Access Management.

• Experience supporting an enterprise environment with more than 10,000 accounts.

• Experience working in a healthcare environment.

• Upon hire: CISSP, CIAM, Identity or Security-related certification, or equivalent.

• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, NIST, ISO).

• Proven experience in designing and supporting IAM solutions in hybrid Active Directory and cloud environments (e.g., Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD).

• Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles, least privilege access, and identity governance.

• Hands-on experience with authentication protocols and standards (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OIDC, Kerberos, LDAP).

• Strong experience with automation and scripting, particularly in PowerShell, Python, and Microsoft Graph API.

• Experience in building automated identity workflows using Azure Logic Apps, Power Automate, or other similar orchestration tools.

• Experience utilizing AI-assisted tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Security Copilot, Claude Code) to enhance automation and security operations.

• Strong collaboration abilities with cross-functional teams, including infrastructure, application, and security teams.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

• A continuous learning mindset with a commitment to staying updated on identity and security trends.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex identity issues.

• Ability to assess new technologies and convert business requirements into secure technical solutions.

• Effective communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• 401(k) matching

• Flexible working hours

• Paid time off

• Remote work options

• Paid parental leave

• Voluntary benefits

• Well-being resources