[Remote] Senior Security Engineer, Identity & Access Management

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Recorded Future is the world’s most advanced and largest intelligence company, and they are seeking a seasoned security professional to join their team as a Security Engineer specializing in Identity and Access Management (IAM). In this role, you will act as the security team's subject matter expert for all identity-related matters, driving the secure implementation of IAM solutions and aligning architecture with Zero Trust principles.

Responsibilities

• Act as the security team's primary advisor for IAM. Provide security requirements and formal recommendations for changes to the Okta environment proposed by the administration team
• Lead access governance initiatives using Okta Identity Governance (OIG). Design and implement automated access requests, reviews, and certification campaigns to ensure privileges are appropriate and auditable
• Drive the evolution of our Zero Trust security model, using identity as the core pillar. Design, document, and audit identity-centric security controls for network and application access that align with Zero Trust principles
• Define and maintain the security baseline for our Okta platform. Develop and enforce advanced security policies, including adaptive MFA, network zones, and device trust
• Proactively identify security risks within our IAM ecosystem. Champion the adoption and secure configuration of advanced Okta security features to mitigate threats
• Establish the security requirements for integrating applications into our SSO/MFA platform. Review all new integrations, ensuring secure implementation of protocols like SAML, SCIM, and OIDC
• Serve as the IAM subject matter expert during security incidents, helping to investigate and respond to identity-based attacks

Skills

• Deep technical expertise in the Okta platform and its security features (e.g., Adaptive MFA, API Access Management, ThreatInsight)
• Hands-on experience with Okta Identity Governance (OIG), including access certification campaigns and access requests
• Demonstrable experience in designing, implementing, or auditing Zero Trust network and application access architectures
• Proven experience in a security-focused role, responsible for the governance and oversight of an enterprise IAM platform, including experience with other IAM platforms such as Microsoft Entra
• In-depth knowledge of modern authentication protocols such as SAML, SCIM, OAuth, and OpenID Connect (OIDC) and their security implications
• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to effectively influence technical teams and stakeholders
• Relevant industry certifications, such as Okta Certified Professional/Administrator, CISSP, or a Zero Trust certification
• Experience with other Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platforms
• Proficiency in a scripting language (e.g., PowerShell, Python) to analyze data or test configurations
• Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions (e.g., CyberArk, Keeper, Okta)
• Familiarity with cloud identity providers and security concepts in AWS, Azure, or GCP

Benefits

• Incentive compensation
• Equity
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401K

Company Overview

• Recorded Future provides threat intelligence for proactive cybersecurity and risk management. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.recordedfuture.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

• Recorded Future has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 4 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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