Posted 2 hours ago
Senior Security Engineer
MarqetaSenior Security Engineer - Cloud Identity
Perks & benefits
Health InsurancePaid Leave
Requirements
8+ years experience, IAM tools (Okta, CyberArk), AWS IAM expertise, Terraform or CloudFormation, SAML/OAuth2/OIDC, Python or PowerShell, NIST/SOC 2/PCI DSS
Skills
AWSIAMTerraform
About the role
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead implementation of robust IAM strategies aligned with cloud-native architecture
- Expand and operationalize the IAM program across IGA, PAM, SSO, MFA, and certificate lifecycle
- Automate identity provisioning and access reviews using AI tools and infrastructure-as-code
- Design IAM integrations for AWS-native services, SaaS platforms, and third-party identity tools
- Promote least privilege and zero-trust principles through scalable access controls
- Mentor junior engineers and serve as a technical lead for IAM projects
- Collaborate with Security, DevOps, and Infrastructure teams to embed IAM controls
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent combination)
- Strong experience with IAM tools such as Okta, CyberArk, Ping, or SailPoint
- Deep knowledge of AWS IAM, roles, policies, permissions boundaries, and federation
- Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
- Familiarity with SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and Kerberos
- Strong grasp of directory services like Active Directory and LDAP
- Hands-on scripting skills in Python or PowerShell
- Solid understanding of compliance standards including NIST, SOC 2, and PCI DSS
- Experience integrating IAM into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or IAM-specific credentials
- Experience with AWS services including Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, and CloudTrail
- Experience with DevOps tools, secrets management, and CI/CD pipelines
Benefits
- Multiple health insurance options
- Flexible vacation time
- Retirement savings program with company contribution
- Equity in a publicly-traded company
- Monthly stipend to support remote work
- Annual development dollars for professional growth
- Family-forming benefits and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave
About the Company
Marqeta is a Flex First company that provides modern card issuing and processing solutions through a 100% cloud-based platform.
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