Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer
Reston, Virginia, United States
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Join a $1.5B+ global tech leader enabling the security and resiliency of core internet infrastructure. We're looking for a Senior IAM Engineer to lead the operational and strategic execution of identity and access management across a complex global enterprise. If you're a seasoned Java developer with expertise in IAM platforms like SailPoint, this is your chance to drive innovation at scale.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and manage integrations for IAM solutions using Java and REST APIs
- Lead application onboarding for both enterprise and custom-built systems
- Drive IAM lifecycle processes: Joiner/Mover/Leaver, access certifications, and role engineering
- Serve as a technical lead, mentoring junior engineers and guiding cross-functional teams
- Work with stakeholders to translate business requirements into secure, scalable IAM solutions
- Maintain documentation using tools like Confluence, and contribute to IAM best practices and architecture
Requirements
What You Bring
- 10+ years of relevant experience in IAM and security architecture
- Expert-level skills in Java development and REST-based integrations
- Experience with cloud IAM in AWS, Azure, or equivalent platforms
- Background in global IAM infrastructure, with a proactive approach to cybersecurity
- Familiarity with SailPoint IdentityIQ (strong plus) and SailPoint certifications (preferred)
- Prior experience in a lead/mentoring capacity
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact across all levels of the organization
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field—or equivalent work experience
- Relevant certifications (CISSP, CIAM, IAM vendor-specific) are a plus
Work Eligibility
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
- May consider H-1B holders with approved I-140
- Must be able to relocate to the Reston, VA area before starting (relocation assistance available)
- Remote work or delayed relocation is not available for this role
Benefits
Why Join Us?
- Hybrid work model: 2 days in-office in Reston, VA
- Competitive compensation: salary + bonus + stock options + ESPP
- Company-paid relocation assistance for qualified candidates
- World-class engineering culture with a focus on security, innovation, and work-life balance
- Collaborate with top-tier professionals in a high-impact, mission-critical environment
If you're passionate about building secure systems at scale and want to be part of a global mission to protect the internet's critical infrastructure, apply now and join a team that’s shaping the future of digital security.
* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
Tags: APIs AWS Azure CISSP Cloud Computer Science Confluence IAM Java SailPoint
Perks/benefits: Competitive pay Equity / stock options
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