Automation Engineer

TEKsystems•Arlington, TX

3d•$70 - $80•Remote

About The Position

The IAM Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automation solutions across Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms to improve efficiency, security, and scalability. This role focuses on streamlining identity lifecycle processes, enhancing governance controls, and reducing manual operational overhead through automation, integration, and orchestration. The engineer partners closely with Cyber Security, Infrastructure, and Application teams to enable secure, scalable access management aligned with enterprise standards.

Requirements

3–7+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management, with a focus on automation and integration
Good Terraform automation experience is a must have.
Experience working in enterprise environments with complex identity ecosystems
Demonstrated experience delivering automation solutions that drive efficiency and reduce manual effort
Automation, scripting, Python/Powershell/Java or similar scripting languages, directory services
Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management concepts, including provisioning, authentication, authorization, and governance
Hands-on experience with IAM platforms such as SailPoint (IIQ/ISC), Okta, CyberArk, or similar tools
Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Java, or similar)
Experience working with APIs, web services (REST/SOAP), and system integration
Knowledge of directory services (Active Directory, LDAP, Azure AD)
Familiarity with access control models (RBAC, ABAC) and identity lifecycle processes (Joiner/Mover/Leaver)
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
Excellent communication skills to work effectively with technical and business stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud-based IAM solutions and SaaS environments (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform)
Familiarity with identity governance frameworks and compliance standards (SOX, GDPR, NIST)
Experience with certificate lifecycle management (CLM) or secrets management (e.g., CyberArk, HashiCorp Vault)
Exposure to event-driven architectures and orchestration tools
Prior experience supporting large-scale IAM transformation or migration initiatives
Understanding of Zero Trust security principles

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain automation solutions for IAM processes, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and access reviews
Develop and enhance workflows within IAM platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk) to support identity lifecycle management
Integrate IAM systems with enterprise applications, directories, and cloud services using APIs and connectors
Automate role-based and attribute-based access controls (RBAC/ABAC) to improve governance and compliance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement access policies and automation strategies
Identify opportunities to eliminate manual processes and drive operational efficiency through scripting and orchestration
Support audit and compliance initiatives by ensuring automated controls, logging, and reporting are in place
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to IAM automation workflows, integrations, and data accuracy
Contribute to the development of IAM standards, best practices, and reusable automation frameworks
Monitor and optimize automation performance, reliability, and scalability