Staff Engineer, Identity & Access Management (IAM)

The Team You'll Join

You will join a growing Information Security team at Recursion, focused on enabling Recursion to decode biology by providing world class secure technology services that are designed and fit for purpose. You'll collaborate with your teammates and across departments to ensure that IAM systems support the organization's broader business objectives while maintaining the highest standards of security.

The Experience You'll Need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in Identity & Access Management and other information security related domains.
• Deep understanding of security principles and proven track record of successfully leading large-scale IAM projects from strategy to execution, particularly within cloud-first and hybrid environments.
• Expertise in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, C++, Python) as they relate to IAM products.
• Expert level experience in one or more of the leading Enterprise Identity Administration & Governance solutions
• Expert level Experience in Adaptive Authentication, OAuth, OpenID, SAML etc.
• Expert level experience with the identity stack like Enterprise Active Directory as well as experience working with IAM products in the cloud like Okta, AWS, Azure AD, Duo or equivalent
• Expert level experience with privileged access management solutions (e.g., Delinea, CyberArk).
• Knowledge of operating systems (UNIX/Linux, macOS, Windows) and of database management systems
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of driving security initiatives and influencing change across multiple teams and disciplines.
• Act as a Business Systems Analyst and articulate and elicit requirements and use-cases in a manner that is technology agnostic
• A continuous improvement mindset, staying up to date with the latest IAM trends and technologies to drive innovation within the organization.
• Experience with risk management, ensuring that IAM solutions are aligned with organizational risk tolerance and compliance requirements.

Working Location & Compensation

Making SLC your home base is ideal, however, we will consider remote work for this position. We ask that remote employees commit to regular on-site visits for routine work and departmental events.

At Recursion, we believe that every employee should be compensated fairly. Based on the skills, experience, and qualifications needed for this role, the estimated annual base salary range is: $180,600–$212,900. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.