IAM engineer - Charlotte, Nc

About the role

A leading financial services company in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust identity governance and authentication platforms. You will secure organizational assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance IAM solutions for both cloud-based and on-premises access controls, including Single Sign-On (SSO) and privileged access management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support IAM configurations and integrations
• Manage user lifecycle processes, access reviews, and role engineering
• Troubleshoot and resolve identity governance, provisioning, and authentication issues
• Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to ensure secure and reliable access controls
• Automate manual processes and enhance workflows for efficiency and compliance
• Evaluate current access management frameworks and identify opportunities for improvement
• Oversee integrations with internal tools and third-party applications
• Contribute to policy and standards development
• Participate in audits and document IAM procedures and standards

Requirements

• Strong background in Identity and Access Management systems and protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect)
• Experience administering and integrating SSO, MFA, and federated identity solutions
• Proficient with IAM platforms such as SailPoint, CyberArk, Okta, Ping Identity, or Microsoft Azure AD
• Hands-on knowledge of automating IAM workflows using scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.)
• Familiarity with lifecycle management, role-based access control (RBAC), and privileged access solutions
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Qualifications

• Experience configuring IAM in large enterprise or financial institutions
• Exposure to cloud identity services (AWS IAM, Azure AD, Google Cloud IAM)
• Working knowledge of IT compliance (SOX, PCI, FFIEC, SOC 2) and regulatory standards
• Previous involvement in IAM architecture or transformation initiatives
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CIAM, or Microsoft/AWS certifications)

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match

Bonus or commission eligible. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis.