Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer

Viasat, Inc.•Carlsbad, CA

About The Position

Viasat's Identity & Access Management (IAM) program is a critical security and enablement function supporting workforce access, cloud environments, and mission-critical systems. As IAM capabilities continue to mature and expand, including Identity Governance Administration (IGA) and Privileged Access Management (PAM), we are seeking additional members of the team to design, implement, administer, and continuously improve enterprise identity services. The IAM Engineer will work with other IAM Engineers and be responsible for IAM services and governance processes, owning the execution, quality, and continuous improvement of identity lifecycle management and access functions. This role partners closely with security, infrastructure, application, and business teams to ensure identity services remain secure, scalable, compliant, and aligned to business needs. The position directly contributes to platform reliability, access governance, automation, user experience, and the long-term maturity of the enterprise IAM program.

Requirements

3+ years of experience designing, implementing, or supporting Identity and Access Management solutions
Hands-on experience with enterprise IAM platforms such as Entra ID, Okta, or similar solutions
Strong understanding of: Identity lifecycle management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Access governance principles, Least-privilege models, Privileged access concepts
Experience supporting audit, compliance, and governance activities
Strong attention to detail and process discipline
Ability to work effectively in regulated and security-sensitive environments
Experience troubleshooting identity, authentication, and access-related issues
Knowledge of compliance and security frameworks within regulated environments
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting skills
US Citizenship required
Ability to obtain US Confidential Clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with IAM automation, workflow development, or scripting
Experience integrating applications with IAM platforms
Familiarity with SAML, OAuth, OIDC, and SCIM protocols
Experience supporting cloud and SaaS application onboarding
Experience leveraging AI to improve processes or develop automations for improvements
Experience implementing or administering PAM solutions
Familiarity with identity governance processes including certifications, access reviews, and role management
Experience working in engineering-driven, automation-first environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with technical and business stakeholders

Responsibilities

Administer, automate/improve and oversee joiner, mover, and leaver (JML) processes in accordance with IAM standards and governance requirements
Manage role, group, entitlement, and privileged access assignments based on approved business requests
Develop and enhance automation solutions to improve IAM service delivery and reduce manual effort
Configure and maintain IAM workflows, access request processes, and approval structures
Troubleshoot access and authentication issues and serve as a Tier 2 escalation point for IAM-related service requests
Partner with IAM Engineering team to implement and optimize automated workflows and access fulfillment processes
Build and maintain workflows, connectors, and integrations with enterprise applications and identity sources
Partner with application teams to onboard systems into IAM governance and provisioning processes
Identify opportunities to automate recurring administrative tasks and governance activities
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on scalability, efficiency, and user experience
Serve as a Tier 2/3 escalation point for IAM-related incidents and access issues
Troubleshoot authentication, provisioning, federation, and access-related problems
Partner with security and infrastructure teams to resolve complex identity-related issues
Monitor platform health, service performance, and process effectiveness