Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. IAM Engineer / Authentication SME to join our team in supporting a key implementation project for our client, Erie Insurance. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing our authentication infrastructure, security models, and access governance for enterprise systems and cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for Authentication and Identity & Access Management (IAM) technologies.

• Design and implement solutions involving Azure AD, SSO, MFA, and role-based access controls.

• Manage and optimize identity federation and authentication/authorization processes.

• Apply IAM standards and security protocols including SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, SCIM, etc.

• Work with cross-functional teams to design scalable and secure IAM solutions across on-prem and cloud environments.

• Perform security assessments, reviews, and audits related to IAM policies and infrastructure.

• Automate IAM tasks and processes using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.

• Troubleshoot complex authentication issues across various platforms.

• Stay current on IAM trends, technologies, and compliance requirements.

Professional Skills:

• Hands-on experience with Azure Active Directory, SSO, MFA, and RBAC.

• Deep understanding of IAM protocols: SAML, SPML, XACML, SCIM, OpenID Connect, OAuth.

• Solid experience working with cloud models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS.

• Proficiency in IAM governance, access control, and risk management.

• Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash.

• Knowledge of authentication across applications, middleware, and databases.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical topics clearly.

• Relevant certifications such as:

• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

• Azure Security Engineer Associate

• CISSP

• Experience with tools like Okta, Ping Identity, Azure AD B2C.

• Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD pipelines integrated with IAM systems.