Principal Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer

Early Warning Services

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$184,000–$230,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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About Early Warning Services

Early Warning Services is a fintech company that operates the Zelle person-to-person payments network, the Paze digital checkout wallet, and Certos fraud prevention and identity risk solutions for financial institutions.

Early Warning Services currently has 79 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $150,000–$186,000 across 37 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer

The Principal Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer joins the Identity and Access Management team to design, implement, and maintain robust security solutions safeguarding organizational assets. This technical expert develops strategies and standards for technology platforms, ensuring high-quality outputs across multiple teams. Key responsibilities include architecting IAM and privileged access management solutions, establishing vendor relationships, and implementing identity lifecycle management. The role involves designing IGA solutions, enforcing privileged account policies, and performing systems engineering tasks like installation, configuration, and maintenance. You will utilize practical knowledge of Saviynt, SailPoint, Active Directory, Entra, Okta, and various network protocols. You will also develop infrastructure as code, manage security patches, and provide tier III production support to ensure platform availability and compliance with industry regulations.

What you'll do

  • Architect, design, and enhance Identity and Access Management (IAM) and privileged access management solutions.
  • Develop and implement Identity Governance Administration (IGA) solutions to safeguard critical systems and data.
  • Establish and enforce policies for privileged account usage and monitor compliance with security standards.
  • Evaluate and select IAM platforms and vendor technologies to meet business requirements and budget forecasts.
  • Design, develop, and debug configuration management patterns and infrastructure as code.
  • Perform systems engineering, installation, configuration, and maintenance of assigned technology platforms.
  • Provide tier III production support, including root cause analysis and implementation of mitigating measures.
  • Implement security patches and technology upgrades to support vulnerability management and lifecycle management.

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States for any employer.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years of proven experience as a senior engineer or architect in IAM, identity management, and privileged access management.
  • In-depth knowledge of network protocols, Active Directory, and security best practices.
  • Practical knowledge and use of Birthright Applications, Role-Based-Access, and Least Privileged Access.
  • Strong understanding of security compliance frameworks, governance, and risk management.
  • Relevant certifications such as PCI, CIAM, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, or CISA (preferred).

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