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# Senior Identity Engineer

- **Company:** Saia Inc
- **Location:** Johns Creek, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Single Sign-On, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/B1CAA51F419A45DC960E8624D6965AAC/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field.
 * 5+ years of identity and access management engineering experience.
 * Proficiency in enterprise identity platforms and authentication technologies.
 * Strong knowledge of authentication and authorization standards for securing enterprise and cloud applications.

## Description

Designs, implements, and optimizes authentication, authorization, and directory services across enterprise environments. Delivers secure, scalable, and resilient identity solutions aligned with internal security standards, regulatory requirements, and zero trust principles.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

 * Designs and implements advanced identity configurations, including single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, adaptive authentication, centralized directory services, and automated lifecycle management.
 * Builds secure identity integrations and automated provisioning workflows across enterprise and cloud applications.
 * Develops authentication and authorization patterns to support secure access for internal and external systems.
 * Partners with application and infrastructure teams to integrate new systems into centralized identity services.
 * Creates and enhances automation scripts and tooling to streamline identity administration and access controls.
 * Monitors identity configurations to identify and remediate risks, misconfigurations, and anomalous activity.
 * Establishes governance frameworks for role-based and attribute-based access controls and access review processes.
 * Mentors engineers and contributes to identity platform standards, architecture, and long-term roadmap planning.


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