IAM Engineer

Job Description
Our client, a leading investment firm headquartered in Boston, is seeking a full-time Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to help evolve and secure their identity infrastructure. This is a onsite role in Boston.

Join a mission-focused financial organization committed to innovation, integrity, and operational excellence. In this position, you’ll play a key role in designing, implementing, and supporting IAM solutions using modern platforms like Okta or SailPoint, helping ensure secure, compliant access across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance identity lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, and access provisioning

• Integrate and administer IAM platforms (Okta or SailPoint) with enterprise applications

• Support and respond to high-priority IAM incidents as part of an on-call rotation

• Collaborate with IT security, infrastructure, and compliance teams to maintain access controls and governance

Skills & Qualifications
Required:

• 4+ years of experience in IAM, with hands-on knowledge of Okta or SailPoint

• Strong understanding of SSO technologies: SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect

• Experience deploying and managing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions

• Familiarity with frameworks and standards such as PCI, 201 CMR 17, and NIST

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CIAM, or vendor-specific credentials (e.g., Okta Certified Professional)

Technology Breakdown:

• 70%: Okta or SailPoint + Directory Services

• 30%: SSO integrations and access control

Day-to-Day Breakdown

• 80%: Hands-on engineering and operational support

• 20%: Team collaboration and cross-functional work