Identity and Access Management Engineer

Brookaire Company

IAM Engineer at CFA Institute designing and optimizing identity services like SSO and MFA. Responsible for implementing security controls and ensuring scalable IAM solutions across a global technology ecosystem.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,400 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber SecurityPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, configure, and enhance IAM solutions, including SSO, MFA, conditional access, identity lifecycle management, and access governance for both workforce and customer IAM.
Contribute to engineering design, prototyping, and feasibility testing of IAM solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
Develop and maintain integrations between IAM platforms and enterprise applications, infrastructure, and cloud services.
Implement authentication protocols and access control mechanisms (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OIDC).
Diagnose and resolve complex IAM system issues, leading root-cause analysis and implementing sustainable fixes.
Participate in and lead technical troubleshooting efforts across identity systems and integrations.
Develop scripts, automation, and tooling to improve provisioning, monitoring, and access governance processes.
Support testing, validation, and deployment of IAM solutions, ensuring alignment with technical requirements.
Analyze current-state IAM processes (joiner/mover/leaver, access reviews) and define optimized future-state workflows.
Implement and monitor IAM security controls, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending remediation actions.
Contribute to audit readiness through evidence collection, control validation, and documentation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5–8 years of experience in IAM, cybersecurity, or related engineering roles.
Demonstrated hands-on experience implementing IAM technologies (SSO, MFA, identity governance, access lifecycle).
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Entra ID and Azure B2C and identity lifecycle management.
Experience with authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC) and directory services.
Working knowledge of scripting/programming (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation and application support.
Experience with system integration, API-based connectivity, and cloud identity architectures.
Understanding of IAM data structures, role modeling, and access control frameworks.
Ability to manage complexity by analyzing multi-system IAM environments and resolving issues.
Optimizes work processes through automation, metrics, and continuous improvement.
Ensures accountability for technical deliverables and system performance.
Demonstrates strong technical problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family
Generous leave and time off
Competitive retirement plans
Flexible work options
Wellness, education, and support programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

IAM solutionsSSOMFAidentity lifecycle managementaccess governanceauthentication protocolsSAMLOAuthOIDCscripting

Soft Skills

technical problem-solvinganalytical thinkingcomplexity managementcontinuous improvementaccountability