Identity Security Engineering Lead

Ascension Executive Recruitment

Identity Security Engineering Leader responsible for cloud-first IGA/IAM modernization and engineering automation. Guiding a high-performing team in optimizing identity lifecycle management and security solutions.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $138,258 - $195,188 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and execute the cloud-first IGA/IAM modernization roadmap, orchestrating enterprise-wide application onboarding and replacing legacy systems with highly scalable, standardized identity service platforms.
Engineer and automate end-to-end identity lifecycle event flows (Joiner/Mover/Leaver) and access certification workflows, eliminating manual operations through API integrations, infrastructure-as-code, and platform-native automation capabilities.
Direct and mentor a high-performing engineering team using Agile frameworks, establishing standard operating procedures, robust change management, and a culture of continuous delivery for identity security solutions.
Optimize and secure hybrid directory infrastructure, maintaining deep technical control over Microsoft Active Directory, Entra ID, and market-leading enterprise IGA platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta).
Serve as the primary technical escalation authority and compliance SME, managing internal/external IAM audits, designing robust security control documentation, and translating complex identity risk data into strategic counsel for senior leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
Advanced Technical Degree: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Security, or a closely related engineering discipline.
Industry Security Credentials: Possession of active, recognized cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CIAM.
Vendor Platform Certification: Current, formal engineering or administration certifications on enterprise-grade IGA/IAM platform ecosystems (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud-first architectureidentity lifecycle event flowsAPI integrationsinfrastructure-as-codeplatform-native automationAgile frameworksMicrosoft Active DirectoryEntra IDSailPointSaviynt

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringchange managementcontinuous deliverycommunication

Certifications

CISSPCISMCIAMSailPoint certificationSaviynt certificationOkta certification