IDAM Engineer

AVEVA•Lake Forest, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

AVEVA is looking for an Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer with a strong automation mindset to join our global IT team. This role focuses on engineering scalable, automated IAM services for workforce identities, using SailPoint as the enterprise Identity Governance (IGA) platform. The successful candidate will be expected to reduce manual IAM operations, automate identity lifecycle processes, and build repeatable, code‑driven solutions for access management in a complex hybrid environment. You will work closely with Security, Infrastructure, HR, and Service Management teams to deliver reliable, efficient, and secure identity services.

Requirements

Hands‑on experience in Identity & Access Management engineering
Hands‑on SailPoint experience is required (IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, or similar)
Strong experience engineering automated identity lifecycle processes
Experience automating IAM workflows using PowerShell, APIs, or orchestration tools
Solid understanding of SSO and authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, Kerberos, LDAP)
Experience supporting Active Directory and Entra ID in hybrid environments
Experience producing automated reports for audit and compliance
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working with ServiceNow and/or Jira for workflow automation or integrations
Exposure to broader information security or identity security domains
Familiarity with DevOps or CI/CD environments, including identity controls
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent experience
Relevant IAM or security certifications (e.g. SailPoint, Microsoft Identity)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Customer‑focused mindset, delivering secure and user‑friendly IAM services
Growth mindset, passionate about learning new tools and technologies
Ability to work independently while contributing to a global team

Responsibilities

Engineer and operate automated IAM solutions for workforce identities
Support and enhance SailPoint with a focus on automation, scalability, and governance
Design, implement, and optimise automated Joiner‑Mover‑Leaver (JML) processes
Automate IAM access request fulfilment via ServiceNow.
Develop code‑driven workflows and integrations to eliminate manual IAM tasks
Support and maintain Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD) environments
Manage authentication, authorisation, roles, and entitlements
Automate access certifications, reviews, and compliance reporting
Respond to IAM‑related incidents with a focus on root cause fixes through automation
Produce and maintain documentation, diagrams, and operational runbooks
Collaborate with Security teams to strengthen identity controls
Leverage scripting and AI‑assisted tools to improve efficiency and reporting