IDAM Engineer

Salary Range: $92,100.00 - $192,500.00. This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training.

About the role

AVEVA is looking for an Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer with a strong automation mindset to join our global IT team. This role focuses on engineering scalable, automated IAM services for workforce identities, using SailPoint as the enterprise Identity Governance (IGA) platform. The successful candidate will reduce manual IAM operations, automate identity lifecycle processes, and build repeatable, code-driven solutions for access management in a complex hybrid environment. You will work closely with Security, Infrastructure, HR, and Service Management teams to deliver reliable, efficient, and secure identity services.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and operate automated IAM solutions for workforce identities
• Support and enhance SailPoint with a focus on automation, scalability, and governance
• Design, implement, and optimise automated Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) processes
• Automate IAM access request fulfilment via ServiceNow
• Develop code-driven workflows and integrations to eliminate manual IAM tasks
• Support and maintain Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD) environments
• Manage authentication, authorisation, roles, and entitlements
• Automate access certifications, reviews, and compliance reporting
• Respond to IAM-related incidents with a focus on root cause fixes through automation
• Produce and maintain documentation, diagrams, and operational runbooks
• Collaborate with Security teams to strengthen identity controls
• Leverage scripting and AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency and reporting

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in Identity & Access Management engineering
• Hands-on SailPoint experience is required (IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, or similar)
• Strong experience engineering automated identity lifecycle processes
• Experience automating IAM workflows using PowerShell, APIs, or orchestration tools
• Solid understanding of SSO and authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, Kerberos, LDAP)
• Experience supporting Active Directory and Entra ID in hybrid environments
• Experience producing automated reports for audit and compliance
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Relevant IAM or security certifications (e.g. SailPoint, Microsoft Identity)
• Experience working with ServiceNow and/or Jira for workflow automation or integrations (desirable)
• Exposure to broader information security or identity security domains (desirable)
• Familiarity with DevOps or CI/CD environments, including identity controls (desirable)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Customer-focused mindset, delivering secure and user-friendly IAM services
• Growth mindset, passionate about learning new tools and technologies
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a global team

Benefits

• Flexible work hours
• 20 days PTO rising to 25 with service
• Three paid volunteering days
• Primary and secondary parental leave
• Well-being support
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K retirement plan

It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

Schedule

We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process.

About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably. We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy.