Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer

About the Role

At Regions, the Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer is responsible for working cross-functionally across the organization with business and IT partners, as well as external service partners to deliver the Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) capabilities across Regions. This role includes role-based access controls (RBAC), attribute-based access controls (ABAC), access review/certification, automated provisioning and de-provisioning, and access requests.

Primary Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, tests, implements, and integrates Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems and solutions
• Ensures that solutions protect information resources against unauthorized use, inappropriate degrees of access, disclosure, damage and/or loss
• Analyzes and maintains data to ensure projects deliver on time
• Ensures the maintenance, patching, operating, and monitoring of IAM systems
• Supports and resolves system incidents, problems and changes
• Designs and implements reusable strategies, decisions, service components, libraries and frameworks to support enterprise-level IAM services
• Onboards new applications and creates custom workflows, rules, and reports based on business requirements
• Creates and analyzes documentation of process, guidelines, standards, technical specifications, as well as drawing network & system architecture diagrams
• Leverages bash scripting to maintain the night processing script
• Meets and encourages project teams to communicate project status, development issues/roadblocks, and requirements feasibility

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of experience in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of UNIX security, as it relates to user access and provisioning
• Experience with Agile methodology and SDLC concepts/tools (Git, Atlassian stack)
• Experience with Linux/Unix, Windows, scripting (with programming languages such as Bash, PowerShell, or Perl), SQL, LDAP, and web services
• Experience with one or more programming languages such as Java, C#, C/C++, Python, or JavaScript
• Experience with role-based access controls and configuring automated provisioning and deprovisioning
• Experience with SailPoint (version 7.0 or later) or another IGA/IAM platform
• Recognized security industry certifications (CISSP, CIAM, etc.)
• Technical experience in systems integration or software engineering of identity and access management (IAM) solutions (such as BeyondTrust, CyberArk, AWS, Duo, OIM, Ping Identity, RadiantLogic, SailPoint, Okta, Active Directory, RACF)
• Experience implementing and operating enterprise-grade secrets management platforms (e.g., CyberArk, HashiCorp Vault), with a strong focus on securely managing application and workload identities
• Proven ability to design and scale automated secrets lifecycle workflows (provisioning, rotation, revocation) integrated into CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and cloud-native environments
• Strong background in driving automation and standardization for secrets consumption (APIs, dynamic secrets, sidecars/agents), enabling secure, high-scale access patterns across distributed systems

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, to be self-initiated, and work independently
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent organizational, research, analytical and/or problem-solving skills to evaluate situations, make recommendations, and take effective action
• Knowledge and skill in technical problem resolution
• Strong attention to detail and outstanding analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Schedule and Location Details

This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future. Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week. The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in-office expectations. The locations available for this role are Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA, Nashville, TN, or Charlotte, NC. This position is full-time.

Pay

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

• Minimum Job Range Target: $134,275.35 USD
• Median: $176,000.00 USD

Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.

Benefits

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Disability Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions' benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser. https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits