Security IDaaS Engineer

Position Title: Security IDaaS Engineer (Remote)

Location: Remote – Must reside near one of the following cities:
Richmond, VA;
Boston, MA;
New York City, NY;
Philadelphia, PA;
Cleveland, OH;
Atlanta, GA;
Chicago, IL;
St. Louis, MO;
Minneapolis, MN;
Kansas City, MO;
Dallas, TX;
San Francisco, CA

Work Authorization - U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder (minimum 3 years)

Position Status: 18-Month Contract (Potential Extension or Conversion)

Pay Rate: $70–$80/hour

We are seeking a highly skilled Security IDaaS Engineer with strong expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM), federation, authentication protocols, and cloud security
. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize secure identity solutions that protect enterprise systems, streamline access management, and enhance cybersecurity posture.

This position is ideal for engineers who thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy solving complex identity challenges, and want to work with modern security technologies such as Okta, OAuth, SAML, AWS, Azure, and automation scripting
. You will play a critical role in securing enterprise platforms, improving access governance, and driving automation initiatives that reduce manual effort and increase operational efficiency.

• Design, implement, and support secure authentication and authorization services
• Build and maintain IDaaS and IAM platforms
  , including federation integrations
• Configure and secure application integrations using SAML, OAuth, and modern identity standards
• Manage identity lifecycle processes (provisioning, deprovisioning, governance, access controls)
• Create automation scripts using Power Shell, APIs, and automation tools
• Monitor and resolve incidents following established change management practices
• Strengthen enterprise security posture through access policies, controls, and risk mitigation strategies
• Support disaster recovery and incident response initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline processes and improve deployment speed
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Mentor team members and promote identity security best practices

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in IAM, IDaaS, or Identity Security Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong production experience with Okta or comparable IDaaS platform
• Deep knowledge of authentication and federation protocols (
  OAuth, SAML, OIDC
  )
• Experience securing IAM within cloud environments (AWS and/or Azure)
• Expertise in Identity Management (IDM), Identity Governance (IGA), and RBAC models
• Scripting and automation experience (Power Shell, APIs, Postman or similar tools)
• Familiarity with Agile delivery environments

• Master’s degree in a technical discipline
• Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks (
  NIST, FedRAMP, CSF
  )
• Experience with Microsoft Entra, Saviynt, or similar identity platforms
• REST API integration or development experience
• Python scripting skills
• Understanding of networking and infrastructure security concepts

This opportunity offers the chance to work on impactful security initiatives, collaborate with top technical talent, and contribute to mission-critical systems that support large-scale enterprise operations. You’ll gain exposure to modern identity architectures, cloud platforms, and advanced automation tools while advancing your career in cybersecurity engineering.