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Workday, Inc.

Principal Cloud IAM Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$58 - $77.50/hr

As a Principal IAM Engineer here, you'll architect bold solutions, challenge assumptions, and drive decisions that protect Workday at its core. If you're energized by hard problems at the ...

Workday

Principal Cloud IAM Engineer

Reston, VA

$58 - $77.50/hr

As a Principal IAM Engineer here, you'll architect bold solutions, challenge assumptions, and drive decisions that protect Workday at its core. If you're energized by hard problems at the ...

Cengage

Principal IAM Solutions Architect

Principal IAM Solutions Architect We believe in the power and joy of learning At Cengage, our ... engineering * Consistent record as an IAM architect who has successfully delivered scalable and ...

The Mathworks

Principal IAM/AD Engineer

Natick, MA · On-site

$144K - $231K/yr

Govern non-human and workload identities, including service principals, managed identities ... Mature DevOps and SecDevOps practices around IAM platform management, including source control ...

Cengage

Principal IAM Solutions Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

As the Principal IAM Solutions Architect, you will: * Define and evolve enterprise IAM architecture ... engineering * Consistent record as an IAM architect who has successfully delivered scalable and ...

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How much do principal iam engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal iam engineer in the United States is $147,220.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $118,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Principal IAM Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Principal IAM Engineer, you need deep expertise in identity and access management concepts, security protocols, and a solid background in computer science or related fields, often supported by certifications like CISSP or Azure/AWS IAM credentials. Familiarity with IAM platforms (such as Okta, SailPoint, or Azure AD), scripting languages, and security frameworks is typically required. Outstanding problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills help drive complex projects and collaborate across technical teams. These skills ensure robust access controls, compliance, and security in protecting organizational assets.

How does a Principal IAM Engineer typically collaborate with other teams within an organization?

A Principal IAM Engineer often works closely with cross-functional teams such as IT security, network operations, compliance, and application development to ensure secure and efficient identity and access management solutions. Collaboration may involve designing and implementing access controls, conducting security assessments, and integrating IAM tools with existing systems. Effective communication and project management skills are crucial, as the role frequently requires leading initiatives, providing technical guidance, and aligning security strategies with business objectives.

What is a Principal IAM Engineer?

A Principal IAM (Identity and Access Management) Engineer is a senior-level professional responsible for designing, implementing, and managing systems that control user access to an organization's resources. They play a critical role in ensuring security by developing and maintaining identity management solutions, authentication protocols, and access controls. Principal IAM Engineers also oversee compliance with security policies, mentor junior team members, and often lead strategic projects to enhance organizational security. Their expertise helps protect sensitive information and supports regulatory requirements within the company.
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Comcast Cybersecurity: Principal IAM Engineer (SailPoint)

Comcast Cybersecurity: Principal IAM Engineer (SailPoint)

Comcast

Mount Laurel, NJ • On-site

$142K - $213K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Make your mark at Comcast -- a Fortune 30 global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, we reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. Become part of our award-winning technology team that turns big ideas into cutting-edge products, platforms, and solutions that our customers love. We create space to innovate, and we recognize, reward, and invest in your ideas, while ensuring you can proudly bring your authentic self to the workplace. Join us. You’ll do the best work of your career right here at Comcast. (In most cases, Comcast prefers to have employees on-site collaborating unless the team has been designated as virtual due to the nature of their work. If a position is listed with both office locations and virtual offerings, Comcast may be willing to consider candidates who live greater than 100 miles from the office for the remote option.)

Job Summary

The IAM Principal Engineer is responsible for driving the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the identity and access management program, delivering secure and scalable access solutions for myComcastAccess service. This role actively manages day-to-day engineering, support, and maintenance activities across all IAM technologies, ensuring operational excellence and system reliability. As a subject matter expert, the engineer develops custom solutions on identity management, privileged access management, and broader information security best practices, collaborating across technology domains to uphold enterprise security standards.

Job Description

About the Role
We’re hiring a Principal Engineer to architect, build, and operate enterprise IAM at scale. You’ll anchor our SailPoint IdentityIQ platform , lead hands-on engineering, and mentor a small team of specialized developers. This is a builder’s role — deep technical work paired with development ownership.
What You’ll Do
  • Own and advance the SailPoint IdentityIQ platform — workflows, rules, connectors, provisioning policies, and forms.
  • Architect and develop scalable IAM solutions across identity federation, directory services, and multi-source synchronization.
  • Design and deliver automation and access governance for enterprise needs.
  • Integrate IAM with the broader security stack — MFA, PAM, AD/LDAP, and cloud identity providers.
  • Mentor a small team of engineers; provide technical and strategic guidance to ensure successful delivery.
  • Lead POCs, capacity planning, and end-to-end testing for new system capabilities and integrations.
Must-Have Qualifications
  • 10+ years in IAM engineering, with deep, hands-on SailPoint IdentityIQ expertise (config + code).
  • Strong IAM architecture fundamentals: authentication, authorization, federation, and lifecycle (JML).
  • Solid working knowledge of LDAP, Active Directory, MFA, and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
  • Programming proficiency in Java and BeanShell, plus SQL / RDBMS.
  • Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Radiant Logic (RadiantOne FID / VDS, Global Sync) — virtual directory, Federated Identity Management (FIM), identity correlation & synchronization.
  • Experience with one or more of: Okta, Ping, ForgeRock, CyberArk, Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD.
  • Cloud identity on Azure, AWS, or GCP; Kubernetes / Helm deployment experience.
  • Web services development (REST APIs, JSON).

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.


Skills:

SailPoint IdentityIQ; Core Java; Architecture Development; Identity Access Management (IAM)


Salary:

Primary Location Pay Range: $142,361.11 - $213,541.67

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.


Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.


Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

10 Years +

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