Principal IAM Security Engineer (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal IAM Security Engineer in United States.

This role offers a strategic opportunity to lead identity and access management (IAM) initiatives while shaping secure, scalable solutions across complex enterprise systems. You will be responsible for driving identity governance, privileged access management, and multi-factor authentication strategies, while mentoring and guiding a team of security engineers. The position involves influencing technical and business stakeholders, implementing best practices for IAM platforms, and ensuring enterprise security standards are met. You will operate in a collaborative environment that values innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for an experienced security professional who thrives on solving complex challenges, shaping policy, and delivering trusted outcomes.

Accountabilities:

• Serve as a subject-matter expert (SME) for IAM and security platforms, including cloud and on-premises solutions.
• Manage and support IAM platforms such as SailPoint, Entra ID (Azure AD), AWS, and Privileged Access Management systems.
• Implement identity governance best practices for enterprise identities, service accounts, and privileged users.
• Lead initiatives for Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), service account governance, and MFA solutions, including passwordless authentication.
• Mentor, guide, and oversee the deliverables of junior security engineers, providing technical expertise and support.
• Participate in on-call rotations to respond to incidents and support operational continuity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to align IAM solutions with business needs and security standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in security engineering with a focus on IAM.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading or mentoring a security engineering team.
• Deep expertise in IAM platforms (SailPoint, Entra ID/Azure AD, AWS) and privileged access management (PAM).
• Hands-on experience with RBAC, service account management, single sign-on (SSO), and multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to advise senior leaders and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in complex and fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of enterprise security standards, cloud security best practices, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with an expected range between $142,200 and $229,900, potentially exceeding based on experience and location.
• Opportunity for performance-based bonuses, stock grants, and other compensation components.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, along with retirement and wellness programs.
• Flexible work arrangements and supportive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Professional development opportunities and access to mentorship programs.
• Participation in initiatives promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the role’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match for the position.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.
The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company responsible for the job opening. The final decision and next steps, including interviews or additional assessments, are then managed by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!