Staff IAM Engineer
170k – 190kSan Francisco, CAHybrid4+ YOE
Summary
Own security-critical identity and corporate security controls, managing IAM platforms, SSO/MFA integrations, RBAC policies, and endpoint trust for macOS/Windows environments.
About the role
What you will do
- Support implementation and operations of our Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) platform to ensure employees gain appropriate access for their role, approvals are captured, and access is revoked efficiently upon separation
- Access control design as a security control by defining and enforcing RBAC standards for sensitive systems
- Continuous improvement of identity controls by reducing standing privileges and hardening authentication policies (SSO, MFA)
- Lead the integration of new SaaS applications into our SSO (Single Sign-On) and MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) ecosystem, providing security oversight for business systems implementations and operations
- Evolve our corporate device trust program so only compliant devices can access corporate and production systems
- Support endpoint security efforts including security policies, controls, and vulnerability management across macOS and Windows
- Partner with Security Detection & Response to ensure visibility into corporate systems, including development of scripts and integrations as needed
- Partner with Trust & Compliance to streamline or automate evidence collection to support internal and independent audits (e.g., SOC2)
- Conduct periodic access reviews and audits; investigate and resolve identity- and access-related security incidents
- Design, document, and execute plans to identify gaps and continuously improve access management lifecycle and identity architecture
What we are looking for
- 4+ years of experience in security-focused software engineering, corporate engineering, IT, and/or program management
- Demonstrated ability to identify risks and vulnerabilities in IT and business systems, balance risk with company priorities, and communicate risk to stakeholders
- Strong understanding of IAM protocols and standards, including SAML 2.0, OIDC, SCIM, LDAP, OAuth, and familiarity with X.509
- Experience with IdP and identity tooling (e.g., Okta, Active Directory, Google Workspace), including defining and enforcing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) policies and Least Privilege principles across enterprise applications
- Familiarity with endpoint engineering for macOS and Windows
- SW Eng/Dev engineering and DevOps proficiency: Python and/or Go, Terraform, GAM scripting, Powershell scripting, JSON, Javascript
- Demonstrated experience deploying new IT systems and processes across the organization with high user satisfaction
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to operate independently with a high level of ownership
- Experience with Okta, Salesforce, NetSuite, Workday, GCP, GWP, Microsoft Entra/Azure/Intune, JAMF
- Backend and API testing/experience is a plus
Compensation and Benefits
- Base Salary Range: $170,000 - $190,000
- 100% health coverage for employees (medical, dental, and vision), and 75% coverage for dependents with buy-up plan options available
- Market-leading leave policies, including gender-neutral parental leave and compassionate leave
- Family forming support through Maven for you and your partner
- Paid time off
- Monthly stipends for wellbeing, hybrid work, and (if applicable) cell phone use
- Mental health support through Modern Health, including therapy, coaching, and digital tools
- Pre-tax commuter benefits (US Employees)
- 401(k) plan with Fidelity with employer match (US Employees)
Skills
IAMSAML 2.0OIDCSCIMLDAPOAuthX.509OktaActive DirectoryGoogle WorkspaceRBACPythonGoTerraformPowershell scripting
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