Senior IAM Administrator

Chime Financial, Inc•New York, NY

4d•$127,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to be the Okta subject matter expert (SME) and drive our identity security strategy. As a Senior IAM Engineer, you will be a key contributor responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, with a primary focus on the Okta platform. This role requires deep technical expertise, especially with Okta’s Advanced Lifecycle Management and Workflows capabilities, and a strong understanding of security and compliance in a modern SaaS environment (Google Workspace, Slack, AWS, etc.). You will work independently on complex projects and cross-functional business initiatives. The base salary offered for this role and level of experience will begin at $127,000 and up to $175,000. Full-time employees are also eligible for a bonus, competitive equity package, and benefits. The actual base salary offered may be higher, depending on your location, skills, qualifications, and experience.

Requirements

Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in Identity and Access Management engineering, with a minimum of 3 years dedicated to Okta administration and engineering.
Okta Expertise: Deep, demonstrable expertise in Okta's core products, including Okta Workflows, Okta Lifecycle Management, and Okta Adaptive/Contextual MFA.
Technical Protocols: Expert-level knowledge of authentication and authorization protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC, SCIM).
Scripting: Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for API interaction and automation.
SaaS/Cloud Integration: Proven experience integrating Okta with critical enterprise SaaS applications like Google Workspace, Slack, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Nice To Haves

Okta Certified Administrator or Okta Certified Consultant certification.
Familiarity with Privileged Access Management (PAM) concepts and systems.
Experience with a secondary IDP (e.g., Azure AD/Entra ID).

Responsibilities

Okta Platform Ownership: Administer, maintain, and optimize our Okta tenant, including Universal Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) policies.
Lifecycle Management (LCM): Design, implement, and maintain advanced user provisioning and deprovisioning solutions (JIT, SCIM) across our entire application ecosystem (e.g., Google Workspace, Slack, etc).
Automation with Workflows: Develop, test, and manage complex, resilient automation using Okta Workflows to streamline identity processes, orchestrate actions between systems, and enforce security policies.
Authentication & Authorization: Configure and manage SSO integrations using industry-standard protocols such as SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect (OIDC).
Security Posture: Partner with the Security team to enhance and enforce a Zero Trust security model by implementing strong, adaptive authentication rules and least-privilege access across all applications.
Access Reviews: Manage and automate access certification campaigns and audits to meet compliance requirements (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).
Troubleshooting: Serve as the Tier 3 escalation point for all complex IAM-related issues, providing expert diagnosis and resolution for identity, federation, and access problems.
Scripting & API Integration: Utilize scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) and Okta's API to create custom integrations, manage system configurations, and further automate tasks that cannot be handled by built-in connectors or workflows.

Benefits

Our in-office work policy is designed to keep you connected - with four days a week in the office and Fridays from home for those near one of our offices, plus team and company-wide events depending on location. Whether you’re coming in regularly or are part of our fully remote program, you’ll stay engaged with your work and teammates.
In-office perks including backup child, elder, and/or pet care, plus a subsidized commuter benefit to support your regular commute
Competitive salary based on experience
401k match plus great medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
Generous vacation policy and company-wide Chime Days, bonus company-wide paid days off
1% of your time off to support local community organizations of your choice
Annual wellness stipend to use towards eligible wellness related expenses
Up to 24 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 12 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing parents
Access to Maven, a family planning tool, with $15k lifetime reimbursement for egg freezing, fertility treatments, adoption, and more.
In-person and virtual events to connect with your fellow Chimers—think cooking classes, guided meditations, music festivals, mixology classes, paint nights, etc., and delicious snack boxes, too!
A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join one of the most experienced teams in FinTech and help millions unlock financial progress