Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer
Posted 6/30/2026
Apply by 7/5/2026
Location Austin, Texas, us
Type Contract
Compensation US Dollars 85 / Hourly
Job description
**Location:** Austin, Texas
**Duration:** 07/15/2026 – 08/31/2027
**Hours:** Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (excluding State holidays); may require evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
**Overview**
A Texas state agency seeks three Software Developer 3 professionals to design, implement, and maintain an enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) ecosystem. This is a staff augmentation engagement supporting critical identity governance and access control initiatives. The selected candidates will work in a hybrid environment, contributing to the architectural design and long-term operational excellence of centralized identity solutions.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Design, implement, and maintain an enterprise Identity and Access Management ecosystem
- Implement architectural design of a centralized identity provider framework using SAML 2.0 and OIDC for SSO and MFA
- Build Joiner, Mover, and Leaver lifecycle workflows
- Onboard enterprise applications via REST APIs
- Implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) models
- Deploy a privileged access management solution featuring secure credential vaulting, automated password rotation, and just-in-time provisioning
- Perform long-term system maintenance, including performance tuning
- Troubleshoot provisioning errors and connection failures
- Continue onboarding of business applications throughout the contract lifecycle
**Required Qualifications**
- 8+ years of experience in IAM Platform governance, engineering, lifecycle automation, and scripting
- 8+ years of experience in application onboarding and integrating business applications with IAM systems
- 5+ years of experience designing and implementing RBAC models, enforcing separation of duties, and designing certification campaigns
- 5+ years of experience managing Centralized Identity Provider and configuring SSO and MFA
- 5+ years of experience managing centralized identity providers, configuring SSO, MFA, and federation protocols
**Preferred Qualifications**
- 1+ years of experience with SailPoint ISC implementation and operations
**Work Location & Requirements**
- Hybrid work arrangement combining on-site and telework
- Primary work location in Austin, Texas
- Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays
- May be required to work outside normal business hours on weekends, evenings, and holidays as requested
- All work products are considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the client agency
- Candidates will be subject to criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law
- All travel, per diem, parking, and living expenses are at the candidate's or vendor's expense
Work setting
Hybrid