IAM Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-18
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity
IT Security Engineer II – Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Location: Remote (Must reside in Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin) with occasional onsite meetings in the Chicagoland area
Job Type: Full-Time Direct hire
$120k-130k
We're seeking an experienced IT Security Engineer II – Identity & Access Management (IAM) to join a growing cybersecurity team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in building and enhancing an organization's identity security program while leading the implementation of a new Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) platform.
As the first dedicated IAM engineer on the team, you'll help shape the organization's identity strategy, drive enterprise security initiatives, and mentor teammates looking to grow into IAM engineering roles.
What You'll Do- Lead the implementation of a new Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) solution (SailPoint or Saviynt).
- Configure and onboard Single Sign-On (SSO) applications.
- Design and manage Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) models.
- Administer and engineer Active Directory solutions.
- Manage access reviews and certification processes.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to strengthen identity security.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to the growth of the IAM practice.
- 5+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management or Information Security Engineering.
- Hands‑on experience implementing or supporting an Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) platform.
- Experience configuring and supporting Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions.
- Working knowledge of Privileged Access Management (PAM).
- Strong Active Directory administration and engineering experience.
- Proficiency with Power Shell (Python experience will also be considered).
- Solid understanding of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) design and identity lifecycle management.
- Experience with SailPoint and/or Saviynt.
- Experience participating in enterprise IAM or IGA implementations.
- Experience automating identity management processes.
We're looking for a collaborative, mid-level IAM engineer who enjoys solving complex security challenges and building scalable identity solutions. The ideal candidate is proactive, technically curious, and excited to help establish and mature an enterprise IAM program while mentoring others along the way.
If you're passionate about identity security and want to make a meaningful impact in a growing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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