| Job Position | Company | Posted | Location | Salary | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kraken Digital Asset Exchange | Remote | $72k - $110k |
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IAM Security Engineer
The opportunity
- Implement, manage and maintain enterprise Identity & Access Management tools
- Partner with relevant compliance teams to align to global regulatory requirements
- Manage all aspects of large, cross functional, globally distributed and complex projects 
- Threat model our IAM systems to inform our priorities
- Build and deploy proofs of concept in order to evaluate IAM solutions
- Mentor junior IAM staff
- Communicate with diverse groups of stakeholders to accomplish our objectives and maintain a best-in-class user experience
Skills you should HODL
- Strong intellectual curiosity. Highly analytical with strong research skills, able to discern key issues and information in complex situations and resolve issues quickly
- 3+ years of experience supporting access management solutions, including user privilege management, credential management, and security behavior monitoring
- Experience with architecting, standardizing, and implementing best practices with an Okta tenant of 1,000+ users
- Experience with implementing IAM tools preferred, including Identity Governance Administration (IGA) tools such as SailPoint, Opal, Saviynt, etc.
- Experience with requirements, design, implementation, integration, testing, and change management
- Experience in leading technical and managerial sessions with internal clients
- Creative and inquisitive professional with excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Able to handle work smoothly under stress, managing multiple assignments concurrently, adjusting easily as business needs change, and acquiring new working knowledge quickly
- Relevant security experience in a regulated compliance environment - SOX, PCI, ISO, etc.
- Experience with Terraform preferred
What is Identity and Access Management (IAM)?
Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a framework of policies, processes, and technologies designed to ensure that the right individuals have the appropriate level of access to an organization’s resources at the right times
It encompasses managing digital identities, controlling authentication and authorization, and enforcing security measures such as single sign-on and multi-factor authentication
By centralizing the oversight of user roles, access privileges, and compliance requirements, IAM helps reduce security risks, prevent unauthorized access, and streamline the user lifecycle
Through well-implemented IAM, organizations can protect critical assets, improve operational efficiency, and maintain regulatory compliance.
What does Identity And Access Management Engineer do
An Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining systems that ensure the right users have the right access to an organization’s resources—while simultaneously protecting data and systems from unauthorized access
They work with tools and frameworks to manage user identities across various applications, create and enforce access policies, and implement protocols for authentication, authorization, and privileged account management
Also, IAM Engineers often analyze emerging security risks, integrate solutions with existing infrastructure, and collaborate with security and IT teams to maintain compliance and adhere to industry standards, all with the goal of safeguarding an organization’s data and ensuring efficient user experiences.
What is the IAM engineer's salary?
The salary for an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer can vary widely based on factors like experience, geographic location, industry, and company size
In the United States, entry-level IAM Engineers might earn around $80,000 to $100,000 per year, while more experienced professionals or those in high-demand areas can command salaries upwards of $120,000 to $160,000 or even higher
Beyond base pay, IAM Engineers may also receive bonuses, stock options, and other benefits, especially at larger or tech-focused organizations.