IT Engineer

Chainguard

full-time

Posted on: 9/24/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $128,000 - $150,000 per year

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About the role

Design, implement, and manage enterprise IAM solutions, including SSO, MFA, and directory services to deliver amazing identity UX and outstanding security.
Drive adoption of Zero Trust and modern cloud IAM architectures across Okta as well as AWS, GCP, Azure, and SaaS ecosystems.
Build and maintain joiner/mover/leaver workflows using Okta Identity Lifecycle Management, Okta Workflows, and HRIS integrations.
Lead quarterly access reviews, segregation-of-duties assessments, and role-attestation processes using automation.
Assist the Governance and Trust team in preparing evidence for SOC 2, ISO27001, and other regulatory audits.
Define and enforce IAM governance, RBAC, and policy frameworks.
Oversee IAM platform operations and system administration to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance.
Provide escalation support for complex IT issues and document processes to strengthen IT operations.
Lead IAM-related projects end to end, from planning to execution, and mentor junior IT staff.
Partner with IT, HR, compliance, and business stakeholders to balance security and user experience.
Conduct IAM risk assessments, audits, and incident response activities, and deliver reporting on IAM performance, maturity, and risk posture.

8+ years of experience in the Identity and Access Management field
Proven experience in managing complex IAM deployments, including design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance
Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing enterprise Okta platforms.
Strong background with identity lifecycle automation (joiner/mover/leaver) using tools such as Okta Workflows and HRIS integrations.
Familiarity with IAM governance, RBAC, and regulatory frameworks (SOC 2, ISO,NIST, GDPR, etc.), with experience preparing audit evidence.
Proven track record of effective communication and collaboration, with the ability to build relationships and work seamlessly with cross-functional teams
Ability to balance day-to-day execution with long-term strategy, delivering executive-level reporting on IAM maturity and risk posture
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
Proactive in streamlining workflows, improving user experience, and evolving IAM practices to align with business and security goals.