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Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (IAM & Endpoint Security)

Pivotal Solutions IncSeattle, WA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 23 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your cybersecurity career with this impactful Senior Cybersecurity Engineer role at a reputable company, offering hybrid flexibility and significant growth opportunities in IAM and endpoint security. You'll thrive here if you're a skilled engineer passionate about safeguarding critical systems and eager to contribute to innovative security solutions. Apply today to explore this exciting opportunity!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Seattle, WA, United States
Posted
1 week ago
Zero Trust

Job Description

Our client, based in Seattle, WA, is looking to hire a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (IAM & Endpoint Security).
 
I have listed below a detailed job description for your review.
 
If you have the required experience and interest, please email me a current resume, along with your responses to the following questions:
 
*** How much experience in years do you have with cybersecurity engineering?
 
*** How much experience in years do you have with IAM?
 
*** How much experience in years do you have with Endpoint Security?
 
*** How much experience in years do you have with Privileged Access Management?
 
*** How much experience in years do you have with hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud)?
 
*** What IT security certifications do you hold (CISSP, CISP, etc )?
 
*** What is your desired salary?
 
*** Where do you currently reside (city, state)?
 
*** Are you able to work in Seattle, WA?
 
*** What is your availability to start a new position?
 
Thank you!
 
Steven Edelman
Pivotal Solutions, Inc.
 
 
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Job Description:

 

Our client is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer IAM & Endpoint Security to lead the design and engineering of identity, endpoint, and privileged access security capabilities across a global hybrid environment.

This role combines hands-on engineering expertise with architectural alignment, focusing on scalable, automated, and risk-informed solutions grounded in Zero Trust principles.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the implementation and optimization of identity, endpoint, and privileged access controls across hybrid environments.
  • Own identity lifecycle management, endpoint security, and access governance, ensuring secure configurations and consistent enforcement of standards.
  • Drive automation and operational efficiency across provisioning, compliance, and access management processes.
  • Apply Zero Trust principles and threat modeling to strengthen identity and endpoint security design.
  • Partner with Cyber Operations to enhance detection, response, and control monitoring capabilities.
  • Conduct risk assessments and control validation, focusing on identity compromise and endpoint threats.
  • Collaborate with global teams and mentor engineers to promote consistent, scalable security practices.

Qualifications and Experience

  • 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering.
  • Strong hands-on expertise in IAM, endpoint security, and privileged access management.
  • Experience in hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud).
  • Ability to translate architectural principles into practical engineering solutions.
  • Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.

Technical Expertise

  • Identity and Access Management (authentication, authorization, federation, governance)
  • Privileged Access Management and least privilege enforcement
  • Endpoint security, hardening, and threat detection/response
  • Device management and endpoint compliance
  • Zero Trust architecture and identity-centric security models
  • Threat modeling and risk-based security practices
  • Automation/scripting for security operations
  • Familiarity with NIST, ISO, and CIS frameworks

Core Competencies

  • Technical leadership and hands-on problem solving
  • Risk-based decision making
  • Collaboration across global teams
  • Clear and effective communication

Values & Culture

  • Acts with non-negotiable integrity and maintains the highest professional standards.
  • Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, seeking to continually advance the firm s cybersecurity engineering posture.
  • Embodies collaboration, transparency, and accountability in all engagements.
  • Dedicated to protecting client trust through security excellence and proactive risk management.

Special Requirements

  • Hybrid work model (4 days onsite preferred)
  • Occasional after-hours support for global operations

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