PAM Security Engineer

Job Details

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer – IAM to help drive the design, development, and advancement of a large enterprise Identity and Access Management program. This highly visible role supports strategic cybersecurity initiatives across identity governance, authentication, privileged access, and cloud identity technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation, administration, and maintenance of enterprise security and IAM solutions
• Support planning, deployment coordination, documentation, change management, and user training activities
• Configure and optimize security tools while integrating them with enterprise platforms and controls
• Evaluate new technologies and vendor solutions to improve security operations and responsiveness
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, operational efficiency, and cost savings
• Participate in governance, audit, and compliance initiatives to ensure adherence to security standards and regulatory requirements
• Support IAM-related incident response and remediation activities
• Participate in on‑call support rotation for security technologies and IAM systems
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across IAM initiatives
• Stay current on cybersecurity trends, IAM technologies, and industry best practices through ongoing training and certifications
• Participate in special projects and cross‑functional cybersecurity initiatives as needed

Required Qualifications

Must reside in North Carolina or a contiguous state. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (additional relevant experience may be considered).

Minimum 5 years of experience within Identity & Access Management, Cybersecurity, or related areas.

Required Technical Experience

• Strong experience with SailPoint IdentityNow (IDN)
• Experience with Okta and cloud identity solutions such as Entra ID and AWS Identity services (preferred)
• Experience implementing or supporting multiple IAM technologies including PAM, SSO, IGA, MFA, CIAM, directory services, IAM integrations & cloud identity
• Experience integrating multiple IAM platforms and enterprise applications
• Knowledge of hybrid IAM environments and cloud‑to‑cloud identity integrations
• Understanding of APIs and how they are leveraged within IAM ecosystems
• Familiarity with cloud directories including Entra ID, AWS Directory Services, and Google Cloud Identity
• Strong understanding of authentication and authorization protocols including OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, LDAP, Kerberos, XACML
• Familiarity with security and governance frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, SOX, and GDPR
• Experience supporting audit and compliance reporting activities
• Experience with Joiner‑Mover‑Leaver (JML) processes
• Experience automating provisioning and de‑provisioning workflows
• Experience with RBAC and ABAC models
• Ability to leverage scripting tools such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash for automation
• Understanding of IAM’s role within enterprise security and risk management frameworks
• Experience supporting identity‑related incident response and remediation efforts
• Understanding of identity threat modeling and risk assessment concepts
• Experience partnering with cybersecurity, infrastructure, development, and business teams
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, and analytical problem‑solving skills
• Ability to lead initiatives and mentor junior team members

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct IAM engineering experience
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, GIAC, CRISC, CGEIT, or similar
• Experience working within DevOps environments
• Experience leading IAM projects from inception through delivery
• Understanding of financial services regulatory and audit environments (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.