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# Senior IAM Engineer

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Golden, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Application Integration Architecture, User Authentication, Cyber Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), OAuth, Openid Connect, Ping Identity, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On, User Provisioning Software, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Okta, Software Troubleshooting, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology, SailPoint
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c4ae1a02-6596-49b8-a7a9-f92b11c4d22a

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
 * 5+ years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, systems administration, or identity and access management
 * 4+ years of hands-on experience with IAM platforms, SSO/MFA implementations, directory integrations, and application onboarding
 * Experience with IAM technologies such as Okta, SailPoint, Ping Identity, Active Directory, and LDAP
 * Working knowledge of authentication and authorization protocols, including SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect
 * Experience with scripting, APIs, automation, and identity lifecycle management
 * Understanding of access governance, least-privilege principles, and information security best practices
 * Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and communication skills, * Relevant certifications, such as IAM-focused certifications, CISSP, or CISM
 * Hands-on Okta administration, configuration, and application integration experience
 * Experience implementing, upgrading, or modernizing IAM platforms and automating identity workflows
 * Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

## Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior IAM Engineer in Golden, CO., We are seeking an experienced IAM Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise identity and access management solutions. This individual will focus on SSO/MFA integrations, identity lifecycle management, access governance, automation, and ensuring secure, reliable access across enterprise systems and applications., * Design, configure, and maintain identity and access management platforms, authentication services, and directory integrations

 * Implement and support Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) integrations using Okta and other IAM technologies
 * Develop and maintain automated workflows for identity provisioning, deprovisioning, and access management
 * Troubleshoot authentication, access, and integration issues while improving system reliability, security, and user experience
 * Support application onboarding and integrate enterprise applications with IAM platforms
 * Maintain technical documentation and collaborate with IT teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to support IAM initiatives
 * Apply security best practices, access governance principles, and least-privilege standards across identity solutions