Identity and Access Management Engineer- Senior Consultant
$80,500–$159,300 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States or New York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Design and implement IAM solutions across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments by building integrations with enterprise applications, directories, and DevOps pipelines. Support onboarding of authorization capabilities including provisioning, access reviews, and privileged access controls while guiding API-driven integrations between IAM platforms and enterprise systems. Conduct IAM-related assessments, configuration reviews, and remediation support to align with cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements such as NIST and ISO. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality cybersecurity and identity services, participating in client workshops and knowledge transfer sessions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field
- 4–7 years of experience in IAM, cybersecurity engineering, or related roles (consulting or industry)
- Experience implementing IAM solutions across cloud and/or hybrid environments
- Strong knowledge of authentication and federation standards (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, SCIM, LDAP)
- Experience with identity governance, provisioning, and access management processes
- Hands-on experience with IAM tools such as Entra ID (Azure AD), SailPoint, Saviynt, CyberArk, Ping Identity, Okta, or similar
- Experience with API-based integrations and identity data flows (e.g., REST APIs, JSON, SCIM)
- Familiarity with scripting or automation (e.g., Python, SQL, or similar) to support integrations and data analysis
- Understanding of non-human identities (e.g., service accounts, APIs, workloads, AI agents) and their role in modern IAM environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with clients and technical teams
- Experience verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States and completing the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting IAM implementations, onboarding efforts, or platform integrations
- Experience in regulated industries (e.g., financial services, healthcare, government)
- Familiarity with AI/automation in cybersecurity or identity governance
- Familiarity with workflow and governance platforms (e.g., ServiceNow) supporting identity-related processes such as access requests, approvals, and compliance workflows
- Relevant certifications (e.g., vendor IAM certifications, progress toward CISSP/CISM)
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