Engineering

IAM Strategy and Execution Engineer

Saicon Consultants Inc.San Jose, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 2 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

San Jose, CA, United States

Posted

22 hours ago

Stakeholder Management

Key Responsibilities
Identity & Access Management (IAM) Strategy and Execution

Lead implementation and optimization of enterprise IAM solutions (Okta, MFA, passwordless authentication)
Identify and remediate authentication and access control security gaps
Drive adoption of phishing-resistant MFA, biometrics, and passwordless authentication
Proactively identify gaps, risks, and dependencies, and drive resolution without requiring direction
Continuously adopt latest features and security best practices from Okta into Cadence workflow, reducing friction in authentication workflows
Drive adoption of Zero Trust principles (e.g., ZScaler or equivalent solutions)
Partner with security teams to identify high-risk applications and threats
Ensure secure access for internal users, external users, and M&A integrations
Coordinate security reviews, audits, and remediation efforts
Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and best practices
Drive adoption of new controls through awareness and phased enforcement
Develop supporting documentation and rollout plans across platforms (mobile, desktop)
Cross-Functional Collaboration, Facilitate decision-making across architecture, security, and operations stakeholders
Align technical solutions with business requirements and risk posture
Provide production support for both internal and external users

Required Qualifications

12+ years in IT with focus on security, identity, or enterprise architecture
Strong experience with IAM platforms (e.g., Okta, Azure AD, Ping)
Okta certificate is required
Strong accountability for outcomes, including delivery timelines, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction
Deep understanding of:
- MFA, passwordless authentication, and biometrics
- Zero Trust architecture
- DMZ and network security models
Experience working with enterprise-scale application environments
Proven ability to drive cross-functional technical initiatives
Experience in security transformation or modernization programs
Familiarity with ZScaler or similar Zero Trust platforms
Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills