Senior IAM Engineer - Platform Security

Citi • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Citi Secure is seeking a skilled Senior IAM Engineer to join our team, focusing on the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure and scalable IAM solutions. This role is pivotal in enhancing our market capabilities by collaborating with business teams on critical software projects related to application security. The successful candidate will be integral to all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle, from requirements gathering and architecture to implementation and support, ensuring our IAM services are robust, compliant, and aligned with strategic business objectives.

Requirements

• 6+ years' experience in IAM roles as it relates to the experience requirements below.
• 4+ years of hands-on Java/J2EE programming experience.
• 2+ years' experience scripting in Unix/Linux environments.
• Strong proficiency with Java IDEs (Eclipse), API testing tools (SOAP UI, Postman), LDAP clients, source control utilities (e.g., Git), and build/packaging tools (Ansible, Jenkins, Maven).
• Extensive application security experience, with deep knowledge of SSO, Federation protocols (SAML, OpenID Connect, OAuth2), and Multi-factor Authentication (MFA).
• Proven experience in architecting, designing, and implementing large-scale IAM solutions.
• Ability to customize, configure, and develop IAM solution integrations and independently manage project deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of application architecture, System Integration Testing (SIT), Functional Testing, and Regression Testing.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in at least one of the following application servers: IBM WebSphere or IBM WebSphere Liberty is a plus.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Working experience with LDAP and databases is a plus.
• Knowledge of mobile application development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable applications and infrastructure with a primary focus on Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions.
• Manage franchise-critical security application infrastructure, including project delivery, integration, and operational subject matter expertise.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure IAM solutions are strategically aligned with business needs.
• Develop robust scripts and/or Java/J2EE code to facilitate system monitoring, enhance process automation, and deliver project requirements.
• Create and diligently maintain comprehensive documentation for all IAM systems, processes, and problem resolutions within Knowledge Base tools.
• Provide expert technical application support for the security infrastructure, proactively troubleshooting and expediently resolving IAM-related issues to ensure minimal disruption.
• Conduct regular, thorough security audits, penetration testing, and SDLC validation to systematically identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities before production deployment.
• Ensure strict adherence to internal controls and compliance standards defined by Citi.
• Proactively identify and implement automation opportunities for repetitive processes using tools like Ansible.
• Actively contribute to the strategic development, ongoing refinement, and roadmap planning for the firm's IAM initiatives.
• Strategically engage with vendors and internal support teams to maintain an up-to-date technology stack and promptly address End-Of-Vendor-Support (EOVS) issues.
• Serve as an Identity and Access Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) to senior stakeholders and team members, offering guidance, specialized knowledge, and targeted training.

Benefits

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees