IAM Engineer - Minneapolis, Mn

Job Description
A top-tier technology-driven organization in Minneapolis, MN is looking for an IAM Engineer to bolster their cybersecurity and compliance operations. In this capacity, you will be charged with fortifying the company's digital perimeter by developing and administering identity management frameworks and enhancing the organization's access control across hybrid environments.
The successful candidate will contribute to the selection and integration of new IAM platforms, implement secure authentication services, and coordinate lifecycle events such as onboarding, offboarding, and access modification. You'll automate user provisioning, conduct thorough role and entitlement reviews, and serve as a subject matter expert in identity governance. Working in tandem with system administrators and IT security teams, you'll ensure that security protocols meet both business and regulatory requirements while addressing technological risks.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and support authentication and access policies for a diverse user base
• Integrate cloud-native and on-prem IAM technologies for unified access management
• Oversee multi-factor authentication deployment and continuous improvement of privileged access procedures
• Automate access reviews, certification campaigns, and compliance attestations
• Resolve identity issues by troubleshooting and providing root cause analysis for access incidents
• Draft and update policy documentation to reflect best practices and changes in compliance needs

Required Qualifications

• Practical experience implementing or maintaining IAM solutions (SailPoint, Okta, Ping, CyberArk, Microsoft Azure AD, or similar)
• Understanding of identity protocols and directory services (SAML, OAuth, LDAP, OpenID Connect)
• Scripting ability with Python, PowerShell, Bash or a comparable language to automate processes
• Demonstrated experience in access provisioning, policy enforcement, or identity audit support
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work in highly regulated sectors or mid-to-large enterprise environments
• Background in cloud IAM integration or policy enforcement with major providers (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform)
• Experience developing identity workflows to support compliance initiatives (e.g. SOX, HIPAA, PCI)
• Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or cloud vendor credentials

What to Expect

• The position is fully hands-on with significant exposure to new IAM technologies and process design
• Daily tasks will include scripting for automation, continuous monitoring, resolving user incidents, and optimizing identity controls
• Regular interaction with the compliance and infrastructure groups to ensure robust IAM and governance

Compensation & Benefits
Eligible for bonus or commission
Benefits package features:

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Dental and vision plan
• Paid time off and sick leave
• 401(k) with a company match (as applicable)

Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States on a full-time and ongoing basis