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Senior Systems Development Engineer - Identity and Access Management (MIDDLE LEVEL - L5/L6)

Date Posted: Jun 25, 2025

Job #1681280
Contract
Austin, Texas, United States

Senior Systems Development Engineer – IAM (L5/L6)

Location: Austin, TX
Level: Mid-to-Senior (L5/L6)

We’re looking for a skilled Systems Development Engineer to help build and maintain secure, scalable identity infrastructure. In this role, you’ll work on authentication systems, access controls, and cloud-based IAM solutions that support enterprise-wide security and compliance.


What You’ll Do

  • Design and implement IAM solutions and workflows
  • Build and maintain authentication, authorization, and identity lifecycle systems
  • Automate infrastructure using Terraform or CloudFormation
  • Develop CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments
  • Monitor system performance and participate in incident response
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate IAM across platforms

Security & Compliance

  • Implement access controls, SSO, MFA, and certificate management
  • Maintain security monitoring and logging systems
  • Support compliance with frameworks like SOX, HIPAA, and PCI
  • Contribute to security assessments and remediation efforts

?? Tech Stack

  • Languages: Python, Java, Go, PowerShell
  • IAM Tools: OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, Active Directory, PKI
  • Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes
  • Automation: Terraform, CloudFormation, Git, CI/CD tools
  • Security: Vulnerability scanners, audit logging, Zero Trust models

What You Bring

  • 5+ years in systems development or engineering
  • 3+ years of hands-on IAM experience
  • Strong understanding of identity protocols and cloud IAM services
  • Experience with infrastructure automation and monitoring tools
  • Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills

Bonus Points

  • Experience with Kubernetes or Privileged Access Management (PAM)
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust architectures
  • Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, AWS Security Specialty)
  • Mentorship experience and knowledge sharing

? Impact

You’ll play a key role in securing enterprise systems, supporting compliance, and shaping the future of IAM infrastructure. L6 engineers may also influence architectural direction and lead technical initiatives.

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