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# Principal IAM Engineer

- **Company:** Intone Networks
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Artificial Intelligence, Application Integration Architecture, User Authentication, Cursor, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Object-Oriented Software Development, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Anti-Phishing, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Agentic-AI, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Operational Systems, Claude, SailPoint, Servicenow
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/2f409d3d-d082-48da-9478-813550924f8f

## About the Role

* Education & Track Record: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred. Demonstrated history of stability and multi-year project tenure on major enterprise transformations.
 * Core IAM Proficiency: Deep architectural understanding of Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, LDAP, and enterprise PAM tools (BeyondTrust or Delinea).
 * Governance Experience: Direct exposure to enterprise IGA platforms (Veza, SailPoint, or ServiceNow IGA) and automated lifecycle management.
 * Development / Scripting Skills: Object-oriented coding or strong scripting skills with Python, PowerShell, or AI developer toolsets to build custom identity workflows and integrations.
 * Identity Persona Diversity: Experience supporting complex identity types, including corporate employees, external contractors, vendors, and Operational Technology (OT) / manufacturing systems.
 * Communication & Mindset: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to lead architectural discussions, whiteboard solutions with peers, and present to security leadership.

## Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal IAM Engineer to join our Identity & Access Management (IAM) engineering organization. Reporting directly to the Director of IAM, this individual will play a pivotal role in designing, architecting, and modernizing our enterprise identity footprint across Identity Governance (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Authentication/Authorization.

This is a true engineering and architecture role-ideal for a candidate with a strong computer science background who understands how complex enterprise identity ecosystems operate, scale, and automate., * Identity Governance & Lifecycle (IGA): Architect and refine solutions for User Access Reviews (UAR) and Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) Identity Lifecycle Management (ILM) across enterprise applications. Assist in transitioning/integrating modern platforms (Veza, ServiceNow IGA, Entra ID).

 * Privileged Access Management (PAM): Support the architectural alignment and rollout of PAM capabilities (BeyondTrust / Delinea) following enterprise integration initiatives.
 * Modern Authentication: Help design and execute strategies for phishing-resistant, touchless multi-factor authentication (MFA) and biometric access controls.
 * Automation & AI Integration: Write custom scripts, integrate automation, and leverage AI agentic frameworks (Cursor, Claude, Codex, Python) to eliminate manual operations and automate non-human identity handling.
 * Technical Whiteboarding & On-Site Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional product, security, and IT teams on-site in Atlanta to whiteboard workflows, map out identity logic, and troubleshoot complex application integrations.