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Identity Governance Engineer

Robert HalfMinneapolis, MN🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 17, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to drive significant improvements in identity governance and privileged access, leveraging your expertise in modern identity platforms to build scalable, secure solutions. You'll thrive here if you're a skilled engineer with a passion for translating complex governance needs into impactful technical designs, contributing to a reputable company while enjoying valuable flexibility. Apply to advance your career in a crucial cybersecurity domain!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Minneapolis, MN, United States
Posted
Yesterday

Job Description

Description
We are looking for an experienced Identity Governance Engineer. This role is focused on strengthening identity governance and privileged access capabilities by partnering with business stakeholders and building secure, scalable solutions across the user access lifecycle. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in modern identity platforms and scripting, along with the ability to translate governance needs into effective technical designs.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and ongoing enhancement of identity governance and privileged access processes for employee accounts and technical identities. Build and maintain lifecycle-driven access controls that support onboarding, role changes, and offboarding across enterprise systems. Partner with business and technology teams to define identity policies, align governance standards, and implement supporting controls. Develop and configure integrations and connectors between identity platforms and business applications to enforce access rules consistently.

Architect and support core security capabilities spanning identity governance, privileged access management, multifactor authentication, and single sign-on services. Troubleshoot platform issues across identity and access technologies and deliver technical solutions that meet operational and security requirements. Evaluate and incorporate tools such as SailPoint Identity Security Cloud, Microsoft Entra ID, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, and Clutch Security into the broader access management framework.

Requirements
At least 5 years of experience designing and administering identity governance solutions, including platforms such as SailPoint or similar technologies. At least 5 years of experience working with privileged access management tools such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or comparable products. Proven background in implementing and supporting single sign-on and multifactor authentication solutions in enterprise environments. Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or another automation language used for identity and access workflows.

Solid understanding of identity security principles, including authentication, authorization, and modern access protocols such as OAuth. Bachelor's degree in computer science, information assurance, cybersecurity, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. Experience with analytical and data-related tools such as Microsoft SQL, BusinessObjects, business intelligence platforms, data analysis methods, or Erwin Data is beneficial. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.

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