Staff Identity Engineer (Finance)
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Job Title:
Staff Identity Engineer
Reports to: Senior Manager Enterprise Security and Identity & Access Management
Role Summary:
The Staff Identity Engineer serves as a senior technical leader for enterprise and customer-facing Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize secure identity architectures that enable seamless, resilient, and compliant access for our workforce and customers. You will drive key initiatives such as passwordless authentication, privileged access management (PAM), and modern identity integrations, ensuring alignment with compliance frameworks like FedRAMP, SOC 2, and SOX.
Key Responsibilities:
Identity Architecture & Implementation
Design, implement, and support IAM solutions using Okta, Auth0, and Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) tools.
Develop scalable CIAM capabilities to support secure customer access.
Lead the adoption of passwordless and advanced MFA solutions, leveraging protocols like OIDC, SAML, and SWA.
Integrate and maintain identity systems with Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), and other directories.
Integration & Automation
Build and maintain secure integrations using SCIM, REST APIs, and custom connectors.
Develop PowerShell scripts to automate user lifecycle management, access provisioning, and governance workflows.
Support seamless integration with cloud and SaaS applications.
Security & Compliance
Define and enforce IAM policies and standards that align with FedRAMP, SOC 2, and SOX requirements.
Develop robust Privileged Access Management (PAM) controls and zero standing privilege models.
Partner with compliance and audit teams to support identity-related controls and evidence collection.
Operational Excellence
Serve as the SME for complex IAM issues, providing tier-3 level troubleshooting and incident resolution.
Lead upgrades, migrations, and adoption of emerging identity technologies, including Okta Identity Engine (OIE).
Monitor system performance, availability, and security posture.
Collaboration & Mentorship
Work closely with Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, and DevOps teams to ensure IAM solutions align with enterprise architecture and regulatory requirements.
Mentor junior engineers and promote IAM best practices across the organization.
Required Qualifications:
Technical Experience:
Deep expertise in Okta, Auth0, IGA, CIAM, PAM, and passwordless solutions.
Strong understanding of identity protocols (OIDC, SAML, SWA, MFA).
Hands-on experience integrating identity solutions with Active Directory, Entra, and hybrid cloud environments.
Solid experience developing automations with PowerShell and building custom integrations with REST APIs.
Familiarity with SCIM and other identity lifecycle management standards.
Demonstrated knowledge of compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, SOC 2, SOX) as they relate to identity security.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field — or equivalent relevant experience.
Certifications:
Certifications such as Okta Certified Professional, Okta Certified Consultant, or other identity-focused credentials are a plus.
Other Skills:
Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Strong collaborator and mentor with a passion for identity security.
The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.
The annual base pay for this position is: $199,952.00 - $299,928.00F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5's differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change.
You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5's benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits. F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice.
Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com).
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting accommodations@f5.com.
