Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer

Overview

A rapidly growing fintech organization is seeking a Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer to lead and scale enterprise identity governance initiatives. This is a highly visible, hands-on role responsible for shaping secure access strategies across cloud and enterprise systems while improving automation, compliance, and user lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Own and enhance IAM governance programs, including access provisioning, certifications, and role-based access controls
• Administer and optimize identity platforms (including Saviynt and modern IdPs)
• Design and maintain onboarding/offboarding workflows and birthright entitlements
• Implement and manage SSO integrations (SAML/OAuth) across enterprise applications
• Automate IAM processes using Python, SQL, and APIs
• Conduct access reviews, reduce over-privileged accounts, and enforce least-privilege principles
• Partner with security, infrastructure, and application teams to strengthen identity controls

Requirements

• 10+ years of IAM experience in complex, regulated environments
• Strong expertise with Saviynt, Okta (or similar IdPs), and identity governance tools
• Hands-on experience with Python, SQL, and API-driven automation
• Deep knowledge of RBAC, PIM, user lifecycle management, and access certifications
• Experience implementing SSO (SAML/OAuth) and provisioning workflows
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and drive best practices