IAM Engineer – Authentication Management

Permanent, Full-Time

Hybrid Work Environment

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer with deep expertise in Authentication Management. This role will play a critical part in owning and operating enterprise authentication services end‑to‑end, supporting a large, complex, and globally distributed environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining modern authentication platforms across cloud and on‑prem environments, with a strong emphasis on security, reliability, and operational excellence. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and takes strong ownership of their domain.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage cloud identity authentication configurations, including single sign‑on, multi‑factor authentication, and conditional access policies
• Administer enterprise application access, registrations, approvals, and lifecycle hygiene
• Govern administrative consent and API permissions for secure integrations
• Support and maintain a multi‑domain Active Directory environment with optimized global authentication
• Own Group Policy Object (GPO) health, structure, and ongoing management
• Lead and support transitions from on‑prem identity platforms to cloud‑based identity services
• Enhance authentication posture through the adoption of phishing‑resistant and passwordless authentication methods
• Monitor authentication services, identify issues, and publish health and performance reporting
• Collaborate with IAM peers on broader identity initiatives and shared services

Projects and Initiatives

• Implement modern authentication and federation patterns (OIDC, SAML)
• Deliver SCIM‑based identity integrations with internal and external applications
• Contribute to customer and external identity use cases where applicable
• Drive authentication‑related transformation projects in partnership with architecture and engineering teams

Skills and Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management
• Strong expertise with Active Directory and cloud‑based identity platforms
• Hands‑on experience managing authentication services, access policies, and directory integrations
• Proven experience supporting AD‑to‑cloud identity transitions
• Strong automation and scripting experience (e.g., PowerShell or workflow automation tools)
• Demonstrated ownership of GPO design, health, and governance
• Deep understanding of modern authentication protocols and security best practices
• Relevant identity or security certifications considered an asset

Work Environment

This is a high‑expectation, results‑driven role requiring strong technical leadership, accountability, and collaboration across teams.

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