IAM Engineer III
About the Role
Join Pax8 as an IAM Engineer III in the United States and play a key role in delivering secure, scalable identity solutions within a modern, cloud-first environment. This is more than a support role — it’s an opportunity to shape how identity and access works across a fast-scaling, AI-driven organization. At Pax8, you’ll work with cutting-edge tools and evolving technologies, growing your expertise as our platforms and capabilities expand. You’ll be part of a high-performing engineering cohort where your ideas, problem-solving skills, and technical depth will truly make an impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Solve advanced identity challenges — act as a senior escalation point, diagnosing complex IAM and system issues while ensuring seamless service delivery
- Design and enhance identity solutions — drive improvements across identity platforms, access management frameworks, and cloud-based services
- Maintain secure and reliable systems — ensure uptime and performance through monitoring, automation, patching, and access control best practices
- Lead incident response — own critical incidents, triaging effectively and restoring service while identifying long-term improvements
- Strengthen knowledge and automation — develop documentation, SOPs, and automation scripts to improve consistency and efficiency
- Support growth and mentorship — share knowledge, guide team members, and continuously build your own expertise through learning and development
What You Bring
- Proven expertise in Identity and Access Management within complex technical environments
- Extensive experience with modern cloud and workplace platforms
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability across large-scale systems
- Demonstrated ability to design and support scalable technical solutions
- Experience working with automation and infrastructure-as-code tooling
- Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
- Solid understanding of security best practices in cloud environments
- Ability to adapt quickly and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
Tech Stack
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory)
- Microsoft Intune
- Single Sign-On (SSO) and Enterprise Applications
- Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
- Cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and AWS
- Automation & Infrastructure-as-Code: Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, CloudFormation
Certifications
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals (MS-900)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
- AWS Certified Administrator
- Additional certifications aligned with the Pax8 technology stack are advantageous
Benefits
- Compensation: $80,000 – $120,000 per year, depending on experience
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Ongoing learning and development support
- Access to wellness initiatives and resources
Growth
There's extensive room for a talented individual to grow at pace — whether that's advancing quickly in this role or exploring one of the many opportunities across our global organization. You'll have access to our internal development hub designed to accelerate your skills and stretch your potential. Alongside specialist Learning & Development trainers, you'll also tap into AI powered tools, "born in the cloud" mentors, and cross continent collaboration that broaden your perspective and sharpen your expertise. We'll give you the space, trust, and the right projects to help you thrive — and full visibility of what it takes to reach your next level.
About Pax8
Our mission is to build the managed intelligence marketplace and empower small businesses to do more with smarter technology. We are a fast-growing, dynamic, and high-energy organization with a start-up feel, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is also important to us, and at Pax8, it's business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative, and unconventional. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best! We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.