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Senior Systems Development Engineer - Identity and Access Management (SENIOR LEVEL - L6)

Date Posted: Jun 24, 2025

Job #1681279
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Austin, Texas, United States

Senior Systems Development Engineer – IAM (L6)

Location: Austin
Level: Senior (L6)

About the Role

We’re looking for a seasoned engineer to lead the design and development of secure, scalable Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. In this role, you’ll architect enterprise-grade systems, drive innovation, and mentor teams across the organization.


What You’ll Do

  • Architect & Lead: Design IAM systems that scale across services and regions. Set technical standards and guide architectural decisions.
  • Build & Automate: Develop secure authentication and authorization systems using modern languages and cloud platforms. Automate infrastructure with CI/CD and IaC tools.
  • Secure & Comply: Implement controls to meet security and compliance standards. Partner with security teams to address vulnerabilities.
  • Innovate & Optimize: Evaluate new IAM technologies, improve system performance, and create automation for operational efficiency.
  • Mentor & Collaborate: Guide junior engineers, lead cross-functional initiatives, and share best practices across teams.

What You Bring

  • 8+ years in systems engineering, 5+ years in IAM
  • Deep expertise in:
    • OAuth 2.0, SAML, OpenID Connect, JWT
    • Active Directory, Azure AD, cloud IdPs
    • PKI, certificate management, REST APIs
    • Python, Java, Go, PowerShell
    • AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Strong background in infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and automation

Bonus Points For

  • Master’s degree or security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security)
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Zero Trust, PAM, HSMs
  • Contributions to open-source or technical publications

Why Join Us

  • Lead impactful IAM initiatives across the organization
  • Work with cutting-edge security and cloud technologies
  • Grow your career through leadership and innovation
  • Enjoy competitive compensation and professional development

Apply Now

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