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# Systems Engineer III

- **Company:** Horizontal Talent
- **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $74,880.0 - $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, User Authentication, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, OAuth, OpenID, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Okta, Postman, Software Security, SailPoint, Restful APIs
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/76262208-systems-engineer-iii

## About the Role

* Hands-on experience with IDaaS, OAuth, identity lifecycle management, IGA, SAML, and OIDC.
 * Experience with cloud environments such as AWS and/or Azure.
 * Working knowledge of Okta.
 * Ability to use scripting and testing tools such as Postman and PowerShell.
 * Strong understanding of agile ways of working.
 * Experience supporting secure authentication, authorization, and access management processes.
 * Ability to document work clearly and follow structured change management practices.
 * Eligible to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.

Preferred Skills

 * Knowledge of security frameworks and concepts such as NIST, FedRAMP, and CSF.
 * Experience with role-based access control.
 * Familiarity with Entra.
 * Experience working with REST APIs.
 * Understanding of networking or infrastructure concepts.
 * Python scripting experience.
 * Exposure to Saviynt.
 * Previous experience supporting enterprise security or identity programs.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds can do their best work, feel respected, and have opportunities to grow. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are important values in how we work together and serve our teams and communities.

## Description

Join a collaborative security engineering team focused on strengthening identity and access management services that support secure authentication, authorization, and application integrations. This role offers the opportunity to help automate processes, improve security controls, and contribute to meaningful technology work in a team-oriented environment with flexible onsite or remote options.
Responsibilities

 * Support the design, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of identity and access management solutions.
 * Help build and manage secure application integrations and related access management components.
 * Create and maintain IAM objects such as users, groups, service accounts, and API tokens.
 * Assist with incident handling, change management activities, and documentation updates.
 * Collaborate with team members to improve authentication, authorization, and API security processes.
 * Contribute to automation efforts that reduce manual work and improve delivery speed.
 * Support security posture improvements through reviews, controls, and safeguard maintenance.
 * Share knowledge and help drive continuous improvement across team practices.