IAM Engineer

Role purpose: 

At Prevalent AI, we empower organizations to take control of every risk across every attack surface through our Security Data Fabric and Exposure Management platform. 

As an IAM Engineer, you will be responsible for hands-on implementation, configuration, and operational management of enterprise identity systems across cloud and hybrid environments. You will ensure secure, scalable, and resilient identity infrastructure by implementing identity controls, maintaining authentication systems, and operationalizing governance across Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, privileged access systems, and enterprise SSO platforms. 

This role is ideal for a technically strong IAM practitioner who excels at implementation, troubleshooting, and platform execution while ensuring identity systems are secure, compliant, and aligned to Zero Trust principles. 

Key accountabilities: 

Identity Platform Implementation & Operations 

• Implement, configure, and maintain enterprise IAM platforms including Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, SSO, MFA, and federation systems.  

• Support hybrid identity infrastructure including directory synchronization, authentication services, and access lifecycle controls.  

• Deploy and maintain Conditional Access, adaptive authentication, and risk-based identity controls.  

• Manage identity lifecycle processes including Joiner–Mover–Leaver (JML), provisioning, deprovisioning, and access reviews.  

Federation, Authentication & Access Controls 

• Configure and support SSO integrations using SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OIDC.  

• Implement secure federation trust relationships across enterprise and third-party applications.  

• Maintain RBAC models, entitlement governance, and privileged access controls.  

• Support Privileged Identity Management (PIM), credential vaulting, and secrets governance.  

Security Operations & Compliance 

• Monitor IAM systems for operational issues, access anomalies, and policy violations.  

• Support identity audits, compliance reviews, and governance initiatives.  

• Troubleshoot authentication failures, federation issues, and identity-related incidents.  

• Enforce identity security baselines aligned with Zero Trust and regulatory requirements.  

Automation & Process Optimization 

• Automate IAM workflows using scripting, APIs, and platform-native tools.  

• Improve provisioning efficiency, policy consistency, and operational scalability.  

• Support integrations with SIEM, ITSM, and governance platforms.  

Stakeholder Collaboration 

• Work closely with Security, Infrastructure, Compliance, and Application teams.  

• Provide operational support and technical expertise for IAM initiatives.  

• Document configurations, standards, and operational procedures.  

Skills and Experience 

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, and hybrid identity environments.  

• Practical expertise in SSO, federation, MFA, and identity lifecycle management.  

• Experience with SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and SCIM provisioning.  

• Experience implementing Conditional Access, RBAC, and risk-based authentication.  

• Familiarity with IGA and JML processes.  

• Experience with Sailpoint, CyberArk, PIM, PAM, or privileged identity controls.  

• Strong troubleshooting and operational support capabilities.  

• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOX, ISO, ITGC, or NIST.  

• Strong execution mindset with structured operational discipline.  

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.