Solutions Engineer Identity & Security

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
As an employee of the Boston Fed, you will work to promote sound growth and financial stability in New England and the nation. You will contribute to communities, the region, and the nation by conducting economic research, participating in monetary policy‑making, supervising certain financial institutions, providing financial services and payments, playing a leadership role in the payments industry, and supporting economic well‑being in communities through a variety of efforts. The Boston Fed is one of 12 Reserve Banks and we serve all or parts of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Our mission is accomplished through our Bank's values: community, innovation, integrity, trust, leadership, and excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Solutions Engineer to join our Identity & Security Solutions Engineering team. This advanced‑level role is critical to supporting enterprise‑wide security and identity initiatives, driving solution design, and delivering integrated strategies aligned with our Zero Trust and cloud modernization priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement identity and security solutions across enterprise platforms.
• Lead creation of the Entra ID Governance roadmap, including lifecycle management, access governance, and provisioning modernization.
• Plan and integrate Microsoft Defender security capabilities to strengthen endpoint, identity, and cloud security posture.
• Define and operationalize Secrets Management and Non‑Human Identity strategies for automation and cloud workflows.
• Drive adoption of passwordless and phishing‑resistant authentication methods (PKI + FIDO).
• Advance Zero Trust identity and security tooling, ensuring dynamic access control and policy enforcement.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align solution delivery with OCISO's strategic objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced‑level experience in identity and security solution engineering.
• Strong knowledge of IAM modernization, Zero Trust principles, and Microsoft security ecosystem (Entra ID, Defender).
• Expertise in PKI, FIDO, and modern authentication technologies.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud security, automation workflows, and secrets management.
• Ability to develop strategic roadmaps and lead complex solution planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with enterprise‑scale security strategies and governance frameworks.
• Experience in risk reduction initiatives and threat protection planning.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Join Us?

• Drive high‑impact identity and security initiatives.
• Strengthen our Zero Trust posture and reduce authentication risks.
• Maximize value from Microsoft and cloud security investments.
• Shape the future of enterprise security in a dynamic environment.

Eligibility

All candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent resident aliens with at least three or more years of U.S. residency from the date of legal entry to the U.S.

Security Screening

• Phase 1: Physical examination (including drug screening), reference checks, and a security investigation consisting of credit and criminal history checks.
• Phase 2: Additional risk‑based security screening determined by the risk rating of the position, which may include citizenship status verification and personal interviews with the candidate, references, and prior employers. This phase might not be complete until after you begin working at the Reserve Bank.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or military service. All employees assigned to this position will be subject to FBI fingerprint/criminal background and Patriot Act/Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years.

Employment Details

• Full Time / Part Time: Full time
• Regular / Temporary: Regular
• Job Exempt (Yes / No): Yes
• Job Category: Information Technology Family Group
• Work Shift: First (United States of America)

Application

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