Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Title: Senior Cybersecurity Engineer – SaaS / Identity Management – Remote

Duration: 12+ Months

Rate: DOE

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior SaaS / Identity Engineer to design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade identity and SaaS automation solutions. This role focuses on Identity & Access Management (IAM), DevOps automation, and SaaS ecosystem integration , ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient user lifecycle management across both cloud and on-premise environments.

You will play a key role in architecting automation frameworks, enhancing identity workflows, and improving operational efficiency across a diverse application landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Identity & SaaS Administration

· Manage and administer enterprise SaaS and on-premise applications supporting multiple business units.

· Design and maintain user provisioning and deprovisioning workflows , ensuring compliance and security.

· Implement and manage SAML SSO, MFA/2FA, and Identity Federation solutions across platforms.

· Configure and maintain IAM integrations for applications such as Okta, Google Workspace (G-Suite), Azure AD, SAP, ADP, Concur , and others.

DevOps & Automation

· Architect and develop automation tools to streamline:

o User lifecycle management

o Identity access workflows

o SaaS application onboarding and integration

· Build and maintain DevOps pipelines and toolchain improvements for IAM operations.

· Develop automation using scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, and Java .

· Use APIs, webhooks, and event-driven architecture to integrate systems and workflows.

Identity & Security Engineering

· Design and implement IAM solutions leveraging:

o OIDC, SAML, SCIM , and modern authentication protocols

o Secure token handling and lifecycle management

· Configure and manage advanced Okta capabilities including:

o Okta Access Gateway (OAG)

o Device Trust

o Adaptive MFA (AMFA)

o Desktop SSO (DSSO)

o Okta Workflows and API automation

o Okta Expression Language

Integration & Systems Architecture

· Analyze dependencies and design robust solutions integrating multiple SaaS and on-prem systems.

· Build and maintain integrations using:

o REST/SOAP APIs, LDAP, RADIUS, SFTP, SSH

o Data formats such as JSON, XML, YAML

· Utilize synchronization tools including:

o GAM/GADS (Google), Okta APIs, Okta Workflows, Google APIs

Security Analytics & Monitoring

· Develop security analytics and reporting using:

o Python (Pandas)

o Log aggregation tools such as Sumo Logic

o XDR query frameworks

· Monitor system health, user activity, and identity risks.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

· Partner with senior leaders, operations teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver scalable SaaS solutions.

· Act as a technical advisor on IAM and SaaS strategy.

Documentation & Enablement

· Produce clear and comprehensive technical documentation including:

o Architecture diagrams

o Integration templates

o Runbooks and SOPs

· Develop training materials and provide knowledge transfer to operations/support teams.

Required Qualifications

· 8+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management, SaaS administration, or DevOps automation

· Strong expertise in IAM platforms, especially Okta

· Hands-on experience with:

o SAML, OIDC, SCIM, and modern authentication protocols

o Enterprise identity integrations

· Advanced scripting experience in:

o Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java

· Deep knowledge of networking and integration protocols:

o LDAP, RADIUS, REST, SOAP, HTTP(S), SSH, SFTP

· Experience building automation using APIs and workflow engines

· Strong understanding of security best practices and identity governance

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, Google Cloud Platform, AWS IAM)

· Familiarity with Zero Trust security models

· Previous experience with enterprise-scale automation and DevOps pipelines

· Knowledge of log analytics and SIEM/XDR tools

· Certifications such as:

o Okta Certified Professional / Administrator

o Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)

o Cloud certifications (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Platform)