IAM Engineer - Minneapolis, Mn
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hybrid
Contract
$50/hr - $90/hr
Job Description
A top-tier technology-driven organization in Minneapolis, MN is looking for an IAM Engineer to bolster their cybersecurity and compliance operations. In this capacity, you will be charged with fortifying the company's digital perimeter by developing and administering identity management frameworks and enhancing the organization's access control across hybrid environments. The successful candidate will contribute to the selection and integration of new IAM platforms, implement secure authentication services, and coordinate lifecycle events such as onboarding, offboarding, and access modification. You'll automate user provisioning, conduct thorough role and entitlement reviews, and serve as a subject matter expert in identity governance. Working in tandem with system administrators and IT security teams, you'll ensure that security protocols meet both business and regulatory requirements while addressing technological risks.
Core Responsibilities
- Design and support authentication and access policies for a diverse user base
- Integrate cloud-native and on-prem IAM technologies for unified access management
- Oversee multi-factor authentication deployment and continuous improvement of privileged access procedures
- Automate access reviews, certification campaigns, and compliance attestations
- Resolve identity issues by troubleshooting and providing root cause analysis for access incidents
- Draft and update policy documentation to reflect best practices and changes in compliance needs
Required Qualifications
- Practical experience implementing or maintaining IAM solutions (SailPoint, Okta, Ping, CyberArk, Microsoft Azure AD, or similar)
- Understanding of identity protocols and directory services (SAML, OAuth, LDAP, OpenID Connect)
- Scripting ability with Python, PowerShell, Bash or a comparable language to automate processes
- Demonstrated experience in access provisioning, policy enforcement, or identity audit support
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous work in highly regulated sectors or mid-to-large enterprise environments
- Background in cloud IAM integration or policy enforcement with major providers (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Experience developing identity workflows to support compliance initiatives (e.g. SOX, HIPAA, PCI)
- Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or cloud vendor credentials
What to Expect
- The position is fully hands-on with significant exposure to new IAM technologies and process design
- Daily tasks will include scripting for automation, continuous monitoring, resolving user incidents, and optimizing identity controls
- Regular interaction with the compliance and infrastructure groups to ensure robust IAM and governance
Compensation & Benefits
Eligible for bonus or commission Benefits package features:
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Dental and vision plan
- Paid time off and sick leave
- 401(k) with a company match (as applicable)
Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States on a full-time and ongoing basis
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
- Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
- Paid Sick Time Leave
- Legal and Identity Protection Plans
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- 529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Specialization:
- Cybersecurity