Product Owner – Identity & Access Management, IAM
qode.world
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: New Jersey • United States
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About the role
- Own and manage the IAM product backlog including epics, features, and user stories.
- Translate security requirements and architecture designs into implementation-ready stories.
- Lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release planning.
- Work closely with engineering teams to ensure secure and scalable IAM implementations.
- Lead implementation of IAM capabilities including:
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Adaptive / Risk-Based Authentication
- Passwordless authentication (biometrics, passkeys, FIDO2)
- Device-based authentication
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Identity Federation (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect)
- Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Attribute Based Access Control (ABAC)
- Secure session management
- Secure browsing capabilities
- Continuous authentication
- Device trust management
- Support implementation and integration of enterprise IAM platforms such as:
- Okta
- Ping Identity
- ForgeRock
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Auth0
- CyberArk (Privileged Access Management)
- Responsibilities include:
- IAM platform configuration and capability rollout
- Application onboarding to SSO
- MFA policy implementation
- Identity federation with internal and third-party systems
- Collaborate with security teams to implement risk-aware authentication models, including:
- Behavioral authentication signals
- Device fingerprinting
- Location and network-based risk signals
- Transaction-level authentication
- Ensure IAM controls align with enterprise security frameworks and Zero Trust principles.
- Coordinate IAM integrations across:
- Web and mobile applications
- API gateways
- Cloud platforms
- Enterprise applications (Salesforce, ServiceNow, internal systems)
- Work closely with:
- Cybersecurity teams
- Security architecture
- Digital engineering teams
- Risk & compliance teams
- Application owners
- to ensure IAM solutions align with security policies and digital platform needs.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of:
- Authentication & Identity Protocols
- OAuth 2.0
- OpenID Connect
- SAML
- FIDO2 / WebAuthn
- Passkeys
- IAM Capabilities
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Passwordless authentication
- Adaptive authentication
- Single Sign-On
- Identity federation
- Access control models (RBAC / ABAC)
- Security Architecture
- Zero Trust
- Secure identity lifecycle
- Identity governance concepts
- Platform Experience (Preferred)
- Hands-on implementation experience with:
- Okta
- Ping Identity
- ForgeRock
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Auth0
- Preferred Industry Experience
- Experience working in regulated industries, such as:
- Financial Services
- Capital Markets
- Banking
- FinTech
- Key Skills
- Strong Agile product ownership
- Ability to translate security requirements into engineering tasks
- Experience working with security architects and engineering teams
- Excellent stakeholder communication and prioritization
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Multi-Factor AuthenticationAdaptive AuthenticationPasswordless AuthenticationSingle Sign-OnIdentity FederationRole Based Access ControlAttribute Based Access ControlSecure Session ManagementContinuous AuthenticationAuthentication & Identity Protocols
Soft Skills
Agile product ownershipStakeholder communicationPrioritizationCollaborationLeadership