Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist

Who You Are:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist to join our Security Operations team. The IAM Specialist will be responsible for implementing, managing, and improving our identity governance and access controls across the enterprise. This role plays a critical part in ensuring secure and efficient access to systems, applications, and data for employees, contractors, and external partners.

What You’ll Do:

• IAM Governance & Strategy
  • Develop, implement, and maintain IAM policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA) and internal security policies.
  • Partner with risk and compliance teams on audits and remediation activities.
• Access Management
  • Oversee access provisioning, de-provisioning, and modification processes for user accounts across systems and applications.
  • Manage access request workflows, approval processes, and identity lifecycle events.
  • Monitor and optimize Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and least privilege principles.
• Authentication & Authorization
  • Support multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), and federated identity management.
  • Ensure proper configuration and enforcement of authentication policies.
  • Integrate identity solutions with enterprise directories, cloud environments, and SaaS applications.
• Tooling & Automation
  • Maintain and enhance IAM toolsets (e.g., SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk, Azure AD).
  • Develop automation scripts for identity workflows and access reviews using APIs, PowerShell, or Python.
  • Conduct periodic access certifications and recertification campaigns.
• Monitoring & Incident Response
  • Collaborate with Security Operations Center (SOC) to identify and respond to IAM-related incidents.
  • Investigate anomalies in account activity or access patterns.
  • Participate in root cause analysis and incident postmortems related to IAM issues.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in IAM, cybersecurity, or IT security operations.
• Solid understanding of IAM concepts, identity federation, and directory services.
• Experience with IAM technologies such as Okta, Azure AD, SailPoint, Ping, or CyberArk.
• Familiarity with protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OIDC, and LDAP.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOX).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Certifications: 

• Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator
• CompTIA Security+

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
• Flexible Time Off (i.e. unlimited paid vacation days)
• Company paid Holidays (11)
• Company paid sick leave
• Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
• 3% 401(k) company contribution
• Generous paid Parental Leave
• Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace 
• Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
• Free daily snacks in-office
• Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
• Employee Resource Groups

Apply now and join us on our mission to engineer a new economic paradigm.