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# IAM Engineer

- **Company:** Cogent Data Solutions Llc
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), User Authentication, Cloud Computing Security, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), OAuth, OpenID, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Openid Connect, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, SailPoint, Restful APIs
- **Published:** June 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/069beb00-6bf5-4dd7-b061-d888ebca71d1

## About the Role

* Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
 * Experience implementing and supporting enterprise IAM/IGA solutions, including SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC).
 * Strong knowledge of SAML 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), OAuth 2.0, SSO, MFA, and identity federation.
 * Experience with identity lifecycle management, application onboarding, and REST API integrations.
 * Knowledge of RBAC, SoD, access governance, and certification processes.
 * Experience with scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or JavaScript) for automation.
 * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills., * Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.
 * Relevant IAM certifications (e.g., SailPoint, CISSP, or related security certifications).
 * Experience supporting large-scale enterprise IAM environments.

## Description

* Design, implement, and maintain enterprise IAM solutions and identity governance frameworks.
 * Configure and manage centralized Identity Providers (IdPs), SSO, MFA, and federation using SAML 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC).
 * Develop and maintain Joiner, Mover, and Leaver (JML) lifecycle workflows.
 * Integrate enterprise applications with IAM platforms using REST APIs and standard connectors.
 * Design and implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) models, Separation of Duties (SoD), and access certification campaigns.
 * Deploy and support Privileged Access Management (PAM) capabilities, including credential vaulting, automated password rotation, and Just-in-Time (JIT) access provisioning.
 * Troubleshoot provisioning, authentication, and connectivity issues while optimizing IAM platform performance.
 * Automate operational processes through scripting and workflow development.
 * Provide ongoing platform administration, maintenance, and support for enterprise IAM services.


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