Information Technology Security Engineer

Job Description SummaryThe Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure identity solutions that protect firm systems. This role ensures effective access controls, supports audits and compliance requirements, and engages closely with technology, security functions, and business teams. The ideal candidate brings a strong security perspective, hands-on IAM/PAM experience, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced private equity environment.The ideal candidate is someone who is: An identity-focused technologist who demonstrates a solid sense of ownership and accountabilityComfortable functioning in a dynamic, high-trust financial services atmosphereDiligent, with a strong appreciation for controls, auditability, and risk managementAble to collaborate effectively with IT, Security, Compliance, and business partnersProactive in identifying gaps, improving processes, and automating where possibleWhat you will do:Build, implement, and maintain IAM/PAM solutions supporting employees, clients, and contractorsManage identity lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, role changes, and access reviewsCoordinate and improve identity platforms such as Okta, Auth0, or similar IAM toolsImplement and maintain Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and conditional access policiesSupport and maintain privileged access management (PAM) controls and least-privilege access modelsSupport, administer, and optimize enterprise email security platforms, including threat protection, policy configuration, monitoring, and incident responseProactively monitor and respond to identity-related security incidents and access anomaliesDrive continual improvement processes to enhance the end-user experience, increase technology value, and improve security postureDocument IAM standards, procedures, and technical configurationsAnd other responsibilities as required!What you bring:Hands-on experience with modern IAM/PAM platforms (Active Directory, Entra ID, Okta, Auth0, Delinea)Desktop Support ExperienceStrong understanding of authentication and authorization concepts (RBAC, SAML, OAuth, OIDC, SCIM)Familiarity with cloud-first and SaaS-heavy enterprise environmentsAbility to script or automate IAM processes using PowerShell, Python, or similar toolsSolid understanding of email security concepts (phishing protection, mail flow controls, authentication protocols) and experience supporting enterprise email platformsClear communication abilities and the capacity to explain technical concepts to collaborators without a technical backgroundEducation Preferred:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related fieldRelevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or GIAC are strongly preferred.Experience:3-5 years of experience handling identity and access management in a corporate environmentPrevious experience in financial services, asset management, or private equity is preferred but not required.