Systems Engineer – Identity & Access Management, IAM

SPHERE

Systems Engineer deploying and supporting IAM infrastructure for SPHERE, the global leader in Identity Hygiene. Integrating identity systems, automating operations, and securing customer environments.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in identity infrastructure management, including Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, while leveraging PowerShell and SQL for automation and data management. Possesses strong troubleshooting skills across systems and applications, ensuring operational reliability and security compliance.

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Active Directory AdministrationPowerShell AutomationSQL Query DevelopmentWindows Server AdministrationIdentity Access Management (IAM)

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Hard Skills

PowerShellSQLActive DirectoryWindows ServerLinux/Unix AdministrationDNSREST APIsSAMLOAuth/OIDCKerberos

Soft Skills

Customer-Facing ExperienceTechnical CommunicationProblem-SolvingProfessionalism Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Entra IDIAM/IGA/PAM PlatformsMicrosoft SQL ServerInfrastructure-as-CodeSPHEREboard Application

Industry Keywords

Systems AdministrationInfrastructure EngineeringIdentity ManagementChange ControlOperational Reliability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDNSFirewallsLinuxMS SQL ServerPythonSQLTCP/IPUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engineer and administer identity infrastructure, including Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, LDAP, authentication services, service accounts, certificates, DNS, and Windows or Linux components
Deploy and support SPHEREboard application, database, and scan-server components, connectors, schedules, services, access, and operational handoff
Integrate directories, servers, databases, PAM platforms, HR sources, and other systems using native connectors, SQL, PowerShell, REST APIs, and structured data formats
Build and maintain PowerShell automation for data collection, transformation, validation, monitoring, and operational support
Develop and troubleshoot SQL queries, views, stored procedures, and data mappings; reconcile inventories and validate data accuracy
Diagnose end-to-end issues across identity, operating systems, networks, permissions, certificates, application services, databases, connectors, and source data
Partner with clients to understand business needs, explain technical concepts, and resolve system administration requests
Create runbooks, configuration records, test evidence, support procedures, and training materials
Apply least privilege, controlled change, secure credential handling, logging, validation, and escalation practices
Collaborate with Engineering, Product, Support, and Services to improve defects, documentation, deployment patterns, and product feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5+ years of hands-on experience in systems administration, systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, IAM engineering, or a closely related role
Strong administration and troubleshooting experience with Windows Server and Active Directory
Working knowledge of Linux/Unix administration
Practical understanding of DNS, TCP/IP, firewalls, ports, proxies, certificates, service accounts, permissions, scheduled services, and remote connectivity
Proficiency with PowerShell for administration and automation
Working SQL skills, including joins, filtering, data validation, and troubleshooting
Ability to grow into stored procedures, views, indexing, and performance analysis
Experience supporting production applications or infrastructure and diagnosing multi-system issues from symptoms through root cause
Familiarity with directory services, group membership, role-based access, SSO, MFA, SAML, OAuth/OIDC, or Kerberos
Demonstrated customer-facing experience and ability to explain technical findings, manage expectations, and remain professional under pressure
Security-minded approach to privileged access, credentials, change control, data handling, and operational reliability
Preferred experience with Microsoft Entra ID, hybrid identity, Group Policy, federation, enterprise SSO, Microsoft SQL Server, IAM/IGA/PAM platforms, cloud platforms, REST APIs, JSON, XML, Python, Bash, Git, infrastructure-as-code, enterprise software deployment, and relevant certifications
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States of America; visa sponsorship may be required to continue working in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits package
Opportunities for professional growth
Collaborative culture valuing innovation, transparency, and teamwork
Dynamic environment alongside talented colleagues, customers, and industry partners