Security Engineer

NorthMark Strategies • Dallas, TX

41d

About The Position

NorthMark Compute & Cloud (NMC²) is backed by dedicated leadership and investment, with a clear mission as it operates at the bleeding edge of technology. Its goal is to scale and enhance the high-performance computing (HPC) and cloud infrastructure that supports its clients' research, production, and delivery, enabling breakthroughs that shape the industries of tomorrow. Its engineers build critical infrastructure to eliminate friction in scientific research, simulations, analysis, and decision-making, accelerating discovery and driving faster innovation. The Position The Identity & Access Management (IAM) team at NMC2 safeguards digital identities to ensure secure, compliant access to our technology infrastructure. Our mission is to implement cutting-edge IAM solutions that balance security with efficiency, enabling seamless access control while protecting organizational assets. By embracing automation and modern security practices, we aim to enhance productivity and foster a culture of security across the enterprise. As a Senior Engineer in the IAM team, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing solutions that secure our authentication, authorization, and user lifecycle management infrastructure. Reporting to the Head of Security & IAM, you will collaborate with stakeholders across the Engineering division to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions that are secure, efficient, and scalable.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience
• Solid understanding of software architecture
• A strong interest in the security domain, with enthusiasm for collaborating with software engineering colleagues to tackle complex technical challenges
• Domain knowledge of IAM tooling and processes, including JML processes, authentication, authorization, SAML, OIDC, MFA, PAM, and PKI
• Experience with enterprise IAM platforms such as Sailpoint IdentityIQ, MS Entra, and directory services such as LDAP/Active Directory
• Proficiency in Linux
• Good knowledge of secure development practices, such as input sanitization, container security, and cryptography
• Experience with platforms such as Kubernetes, OpenStack, and SaaS platforms, including AWS and Azure
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and integration of IAM solutions, aligning business needs with technical requirements
• Engaging with stakeholders to understand challenges and requirements, providing expertise to solve complex IAM-related problems
• Implementing and maintaining scalable, secure systems using a variety of technologies and products
• Driving the adoption of automation, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD practices within the IAM domain
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of IAM processes, tooling, and practices
• Leading efforts to instil SDLC best practices in the team to improve the developer experience and ensure security is seamlessly integrated into the development process without compromising efficiency or productivity

Benefits

• Company-Paid Lunch Stipend : Lunch is provided via GrubHub
• Company-Paid Benefits: 100% Employer-Paid Medical in our High Deductible Health Plan, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and their families, 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Life insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k): Company will match 100% of your contributions up to 6%
• Optional Employee-Paid Benefits: Medical insurance in our PPO plan and a variety of other benefits such as Health Savings Accounts (with Company Contribution!), Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Life Insurance, Wellhub and more.
• Time Off: 25 days of Paid Time Off plus 12 company holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed