Senior Identity & SaaS Platform Engineer

Fox•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior IAM & SaaS Engineer, you will be a key contributor to a specialized technology team, driving the security and lifecycle management of a complex and rapidly evolving digital ecosystem. Reporting to the Director of Technology, you will bridge the gap between high-level architectural vision and hands-on technical execution. Your primary focus will be designing and maintaining robust identity governance frameworks, automating provisioning workflows, and ensuring seamless, secure access across a global SaaS and AI portfolio. This is a high-impact role where you will tackle complex integration challenges, from refining SSO and MFA protocols to implementing least-privilege access controls. You will play a critical role in strengthening the organization’s security posture while enabling a frictionless user experience. In close collaboration with DevOps, Security, and cross-functional stakeholders, you will help modernize the identity stack, mentor team members, and influence tooling and integration decisions that support long-term scalability and compliance.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management, with a strong focus on SaaS environments
Deep expertise in authentication and provisioning protocols including SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and SCIM
Hands-on experience with enterprise identity platforms such as Okta, Azure AD (Entra ID), or Ping Identity
Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, PowerShell, or Go) and experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform
Proven experience managing and integrating enterprise SaaS applications (e.g., Slack, Zoom, Salesforce, GitHub)
Strong understanding of security frameworks including least privilege, Zero Trust, and identity governance
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and risks to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively across teams.
Regular, on-site attendance at the workplace a minimum of 3 days per week is an essential function of the position. Selected candidate must be able to reliably meet this requirement.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting AI-enabled tools and platforms within a SaaS environment
Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOX, SOC 2, or ISO 27001
Experience with identity governance and administration (IGA) tools
Background in vendor management and SaaS procurement processes
Experience working in large-scale media, entertainment, or technology organizations
Familiarity with applying AI/automation to operations, access reviews, or anomaly detection

Responsibilities

Architect and implement scalable IAM solutions, translating high-level strategies into automated identity lifecycle workflows (Joiner, Mover, Leaver)
Serve as a technical lead for the SaaS ecosystem, ensuring applications are integrated via SSO (SAML/OIDC) and provisioned through SCIM-based automation
Design, implement, and enforce security controls including Conditional Access policies, Zero Trust principles, and regular access reviews
Partner with cross-functional teams to standardize IAM patterns, contribute to sprint-based delivery, and support on-call escalation as needed
Evaluate, test, and onboard new SaaS tools, ensuring alignment with security, compliance, and operational standards
Develop and maintain technical documentation for IAM configurations, integrations, and workflows
Drive adoption of intelligent automation and orchestration across identity and SaaS workflows to minimize manual intervention and improve operational efficiency
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across IAM and SaaS initiatives