Sr Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer

Medline Industries, LP • Northbrook, IL

114d • $110,240 - $165,360

About The Position

The position is hybrid, requiring in-person attendance once a month and as requested, based in Northbrook, IL. The role involves designing, engineering, and maintaining Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, including authentication, authorization, privileged access management (PAM), and federation services. The individual will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for PAM, identity governance and administration (IGA), and federated authentication, providing leadership on best practices and innovation. Responsibilities also include developing and implementing Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) capabilities, leading the implementation and administration of IAM technologies for over 40,000 users, and ensuring compliance with IT governance and regulatory standards. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to align IAM capabilities with organizational goals and to identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years of experience in IAM, focusing on CyberArk PAM, Azure Entra, and PingFederate.
• 3+ years of experience in security, cloud environments, or IT infrastructure.
• 2+ years of experience in a senior engineer role within IAM or Cybersecurity.
• In-depth knowledge of IAM principles and best practices.
• Deep expertise in IAM platforms, particularly CyberArk PAM, Active Directory, Azure Entra, and PingFederate.
• Strong understanding of identity security principles and hybrid-based IAM implementations.
• Ability to train and develop engineers and foster collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with experience in planning, execution, and risk mitigation.
• Ability to analyze security risks and recommend IAM solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Experience integrating IAM solutions in hybrid environments.
• Experience working in highly regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, or government.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust security models and emerging IAM trends.
• Experience with IAM automation, scripting, and APIs.
• Knowledge of identity governance & administration (IGA) and role-based access control (RBAC).

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and maintain IAM solutions including authentication, authorization, PAM, and federation services.
• Serve as the SME for PAM, IGA, and federated authentication.
• Develop and implement ITDR capabilities to detect, investigate, and mitigate identity-based threats.
• Lead the implementation and administration of IAM technologies supporting 40,000+ users.
• Provide Tier 3 support for IAM incidents and escalations.
• Partner with audit, risk, and compliance teams to ensure adherence to ITGC and regulatory standards.
• Plan, prioritize, and manage IAM projects in collaboration with IT and business stakeholders.
• Partner with IT security, infrastructure, application teams, and business units to align IAM capabilities with organizational goals.
• Identify opportunities to enhance IAM strategies, streamline workflows, and implement automation.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) contributions
• Paid time off
• Continuing education & training
• Bonus and/or incentive eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees