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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer II, Security - **Company:** GitHub - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $221,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Multi-Factor Authentication, Github, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), OAuth, OpenID, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Ruby, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Software Engineering, Rust (Programming Language), Cloud Platform System, Okta, Information Technology, Golang - **Published:** May 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/27F04ACED0224990925EEDC48B4117FC/job/ ## About the Role * 2+ years experience in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline with proven experience maintaining production software coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Go, Ruby, Rust, or Python * OR Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience * OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field * OR equivalent experience. * 1+ years of experience in Security Operations, Identity & Access Management, Security Engineering, or a related technical field. * 1+ years experience implementing or operating IAM technologies (e.g., SSO/MFA, directory services, RBAC/ABAC models). * 1+ years professional experience working with Ruby Preferred Qualifications: * Experience operating identity or access management systems at scale. * Familiarity with identity directories (e.g., Okta, Azure AD), authentication/authorization protocols (OAuth, SAML, OIDC) * Experience supporting production services in an on-call capacity. * Experience with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. * Experience designing paved-path processes for identity lifecycle, access reviews, or entitlements management. ## Description GitHub is changing the way the world builds software, and we want you to help secure GitHub. We're looking for an Identity & Access Security Operations Engineer to ensure the right Hubbers get the right access at the right time for the right reasons and to strengthen the security and availability of GitHub's internal systems. As part of Secure Access Engineering - Identity & Access Management, you will enable secure access to GitHub's internal infrastructure and the sensitive data stored therein. In this position, you will maintain and improve IAM control processes, develop automation to improve efficiency, and collaborate across teams to ensure secure access patterns. Responsibilities * Provide guidance and support to Hubbers using GitHub's internal identity and access management platform * Develop, maintain, and improve services that support identity lifecycle, access workflows, and paved-path processes for Hubbers * Work with technical and non technical partner teams to drive consistent IAM practices * Monitor and maintain IAM services, participate in an on-call rotation, respond to incidents, and enhance operational processes * Manage services and processes that play a critical role in compliance to several audit frameworks ## About GitHub GitHub is **_where people build software_**. 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