Principal Security Engineer Identity & Access Management
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Remote
Fully remote
Identity and access management architecture
Modern authentication protocols
Sso, saml, oauth2, oidc, fido2
The Principal Security Engineer will be the principal technical leader defining how users interact with our platforms and architect scalable solutions to manage the identity lifecycle
Job Summary
The Principal Security Engineer will be the principal technical leader defining how users interact with our platforms and architect scalable solutions to manage the identity lifecycle.
Your goal is to architect standards for a secure, frictionless experience—such as Single Sign-On (SSO), passwordless, API authentication—while adhering to strict data privacy regulations.
Our Remote First approach gives employees the flexibility and trust they need to effectively balance work with life, creating a culture in which all employees are valued and where success is measured in results.
Matching Summary
The Principal Security Engineer will be the principal technical leader defining how users interact with our platforms and architect scalable solutions to manage the identity lifecycle.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Identity and Access Management architecture
modern authentication protocols
SSO, SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, FIDO2
phishing-resistant MFA
automated provisioning/deprovisioning
directory services
scripting languages
Nice-to-have
Zero Trust architecture principles
student data privacy regulations
vendor-specific certifications
Key Requirements
7+ years in IT/Security
4+ years focusing on IAM architecture
Hands-on experience with modern IDP & PAM solutions
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience