Automation Engineer

This is a long-term W2 contract with potential to convert to full-time employment. The client does not allow for sponsorship. While the role is fully remote, candidates local to the Dallas-Fort Worth area are preferred.

About the role

The IAM Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automation solutions across Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms to improve efficiency, security, and scalability. This role focuses on streamlining identity lifecycle processes, enhancing governance controls, and reducing manual operational overhead through automation, integration, and orchestration. The engineer partners closely with Cyber Security, Infrastructure, and Application teams to enable secure, scalable access management aligned with enterprise standards.

This is an opportunity to join a highly visible enterprise-wide Identity Response Program supporting critical security, modernization, and governance initiatives across the organization. Consultants will work alongside senior IAM engineers, architects, and security leaders while helping drive improvements across technologies including SailPoint, Okta, Active Directory/Entra, CyberArk, and endpoint platforms. The program offers exposure to large-scale identity transformation efforts, modern security practices, cloud adoption, and enterprise-level remediation initiatives that directly impact the organization's security posture and future-state IAM strategy.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automation solutions for IAM processes, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and access reviews
• Develop and enhance workflows within IAM platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk) to support identity lifecycle management
• Integrate IAM systems with enterprise applications, directories, and cloud services using APIs and connectors
• Automate role-based and attribute-based access controls (RBAC/ABAC) to improve governance and compliance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement access policies and automation strategies
• Identify opportunities to eliminate manual processes and drive operational efficiency through scripting and orchestration
• Support audit and compliance initiatives by ensuring automated controls, logging, and reporting are in place
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to IAM automation workflows, integrations, and data accuracy
• Contribute to the development of IAM standards, best practices, and reusable automation frameworks
• Monitor and optimize automation performance, reliability, and scalability

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–7+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management, with a focus on automation and integration
• Experience working in enterprise environments with complex identity ecosystems
• Demonstrated experience delivering automation solutions that drive efficiency and reduce manual effort
• Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management concepts, including provisioning, authentication, authorization, and governance
• Hands-on experience with IAM platforms such as SailPoint (IIQ/ISC), Okta, CyberArk, or similar tools
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Java, or similar)
• Experience working with APIs, web services (REST/SOAP), and system integration
• Knowledge of directory services (Active Directory, LDAP, Azure AD)
• Familiarity with access control models (RBAC, ABAC) and identity lifecycle processes (Joiner/Mover/Leaver)
• Good Terraform automation experience is a must have

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud-based IAM solutions and SaaS environments (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform)
• Familiarity with identity governance frameworks and compliance standards (SOX, GDPR, NIST)
• Experience with certificate lifecycle management (CLM) or secrets management (e.g., CyberArk, HashiCorp Vault)
• Exposure to event-driven architectures and orchestration tools
• Prior experience supporting large-scale IAM transformation or migration initiatives
• Understanding of Zero Trust security principles

Skills

• Automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Java, or similar)
• Directory services (Active Directory, LDAP, Azure AD)
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with technical and business stakeholders

Pay

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00 per hour. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a fully remote, contract position based out of Arlington, TX.