Senior Identity Engineer, Workforce Identity

F5 Networks, Inc.
Seattle, United States of America
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 211K

Job location

Seattle, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Active Directory
Cloud Computing
Information Systems
DevOps
Multi-Factor Authentication
Identity and Access Management
OpenID
Powershell
Azure
Zero Trust Network Access
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Okta
Cyberark
Power Platform Integration
Customer Identity Access Management
Information Technology
REST

Job description

The Senior Identity Engineer serves as a senior technical leader for enterprise and customer-facing Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize secure identity architectures that enable seamless, resilient, and compliant access for our workforce and customers. You will drive key initiatives such as passwordless authentication, privileged access management (PAM), and modern identity integrations, ensuring alignment with compliance frameworks like FedRAMP, SOC 2, and SOX., * Design, implement, and support IAM solutions using Okta, Auth0, and Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) tools.

  • Integrate and maintain identity systems with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), and other directories.

  • Build and maintain secure integrations using SCIM, REST APIs, and custom connectors.

  • Partner with compliance and audit teams to support identity-related controls and evidence collection.

  • Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for complex IAM issues, providing Tier-3 troubleshooting and incident resolution.

  • Lead upgrades, migrations, and adoption of emerging identity technologies, including Okta Identity Engine (OIE).

  • Deploy and manage PAM solutions to secure administrative accounts and enforce least-privilege principles.

  • Ensure adherence to internal security policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR).

  • Work closely with Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, and DevOps teams to ensure IAM solutions align with enterprise architecture and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management or related IT support roles.

  • Hands-on experience with identity platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and Active Directory.

  • Deep expertise in Okta, Auth0, IGA, CIAM, PAM, and passwordless solutions.

  • Strong understanding of identity protocols (OIDC, SAML, SWA, MFA) and identity lifecycle management practices.

  • Familiarity with privileged access management tools (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust).

  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve identity-related incidents.

  • Understanding of compliance frameworks and security best practices.

  • Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

  • Strong communication, customer service, and collaboration skills with a passion for identity security.

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with automation tools (e.g., Okta Workflows, PowerShell/Python scripting).

  • Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and identity governance.

  • Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.

Benefits & conditions

The annual base pay for this position is: $140,800.00 - $211,200.00

F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5's differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change.

About the company

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive. About F5 At F5, our mission is to power and protect every app-anywhere. Within the Infrastructure & Security organization, we deliver the platforms, tools, and practices that secure and scale F5's global business. As we continue to grow, strong operational support and disciplined business processes are critical to ensuring alignment, accountability, and impact across our teams.

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