Senior AWS/IAM Engineer

FIA Tech • New York, NY

8d • $150,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The AWS IAM Engineer is responsible for owning, implementing, and maintaining the overall AWS security posture ensuring alignment with industry compliance standards. This role focuses on hands-on use of native AWS security tools to implement and manage IAM policies, SCP’s, and security controls across multiple AWS account, regions, and AZ’s.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
• 5+ years in Identity and Access Management
• Proven experience integrating IAM with AWS services (RDS Postgres, MSK, EKS, Transfer Family, S3)
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS IAM (roles, policies, federation), Terraform automation, and multi-account deployments
• Experience in Zero Trust frameworks and identity-based security architectures

Nice To Haves

• Highly experienced professional with deep expertise in enterprise-scale identity frameworks, governance models, and security protocols, ITIL, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or similar preferred

Responsibilities

• Establish, integrate and enforce IAM standards, policies, processes, and security controls that ensure secure, efficient, and auditable identity workflows, robust compliance, and resource protection
• Deployment and implementation of IAM systems across hybrid environments, integrating on-premises infrastructure, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and SaaS applications
• Develop and lead the long-term IAM strategy aligned with business objectives, security frameworks, and industry best practices
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and technical teams, driving the adoption of secure, scalable, and automated identity solutions that safeguard critical assets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees