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KeyData Cyber

Delinea Engineer (Contract)

Boston, MA · Remote

USA, Remote Employment Type: Start Date: Mid-October 2026 - March 2027 (6-month contract), with the ... Collaborate with clients, system administrators, and application owners to gather requirements and ...

Arctiq, Inc.

Senior Systems Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$113K - $155K/yr

This is a contract-to-permanent opportunity with one of Arctiq's clients. Candidates must be able ... remote access/mobility solutions. * Administer and support cloud-based platforms and services such ...

Arctiq

Senior Systems Engineer

Boston, MA · Remote

$107K - $146K/yr

This is a contract-to-permanent opportunity with one of Arctiq's clients. Candidates must be able ... remote access/mobility solutions. * Administer and support cloud-based platforms and services such ...

Databento

Systems Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

We accommodate 100% remote work, with teammates living around the globe and paid in their local ... Prior internship experience or 2+ years in full-time systems engineering or infrastructure roles.

Revolution Space

Senior Software Systems Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$156K - $244K/yr

... Systems Engineer to contribute to the full lifecycle development of our space propulsion products ... remote. Responsibilities: * Establish and maintain software development, testing, and delivery ...

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Senior ManageEngine Engineer (Contract)

KeyData Cyber

Boston, MA • On-site, Remote

$113K - $155K/yr

Contractor

Posted 8 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and support ManageEngine solutions such as AD360, Identity360, and PAM360.

  • Gather requirements from clients and translate them into ManageEngine solution designs.

  • Participate in solution testing, deployment, troubleshooting, and post-implementation support.

Job description

At KeyData Cyber, we're shaping the future of identity security. Recognized by Gartner and KuppingerCole as a leading IAM professional services firm, we specialize exclusively in designing, deploying, and managing end-to-end Identity and Access Management programs for organizations across North America.

With 20 years of experience, 50M+ identities managed, and 1,000+ successful deployments, our team is our strongest asset and is built by design to help clients protect critical infrastructure, enable digital transformation, and ensure compliance with confidence.

We deliver comprehensive solutions across IAM domains, including:

  • Workforce IAM (Access Management, Identity Governance and Administration, Privileged Access Management)
  • Consumer IAM (Identity Verification, Authentication and Access, Threat Detection) in highly regulated industries.

If you're ready to grow your career alongside some of the industry's best, come join us — you're key to our success

We are currently looking for a ManageEngine Senior Engineer to join KeyData Cyber's Delivery Services team. As a ManageEngine Engineer, you will work closely with clients and technical teams to design, implement, integrate, and support ManageEngine solutions across enterprise environments. You will play a key role in delivering identity, Active Directory, endpoint management, automation, and security solutions that improve operational efficiency while strengthening the organization's security posture.

Location: USA, Remote

Contract: Start Date: Mid-October 2026 – October 2027 (12-month contract)

What You'll Do 

  • Define, design, develop, and implement ManageEngine solutions, including AD360, Identity360, and PAM360.
  • Gather business and technical requirements from clients and translate them into effective ManageEngine solution design.
  • Design and implement identity lifecycle management processes, including user provisioning, modification, deprovisioning, and group management.
  • Design and implement access governance workflows including access reviews and certifications.
  • Configure workflows, automation, role-based access controls, policies, reports, and notifications to support identity and IT operations.
  • Implement and support integrations between ManageEngine and enterprise applications such as Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and other systems using APIs, webhooks, and available integration capabilities.
  • Work closely with system administrators, application owners, security teams, and business stakeholders to ensure solutions meet functional and security requirements.
  • Educate business and IT stakeholders on implemented solutions, operational processes, and security best practices.
  • Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and provide documentation to support effective transition to client teams.
  • Participate in solution testing, deployment, upgrades, troubleshooting, and post-implementation support.
  • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of KeyData Cyber's ManageEngine implementation methodologies, accelerators, and best practices.

 Who We're Looking For  

  • 3–5 years of experience working with ManageEngine products in enterprise environments.
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of experience designing, implementing, configuring, or supporting enterprise IT/IAM solutions.
  • Hands-on experience with one or more ManageEngine products, preferably AD360, Identity360, and PAM360.
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, LDAP, Windows Server, and Microsoft 365 environments.
  • Experience with identity lifecycle management, user provisioning/deprovisioning, access management, workflows, automation, and reporting.
  • Experience gathering business and technical requirements and developing technical design documentation.
  • Experience with REST APIs, webhooks, scripting, or automation technologies is highly desirable.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and develop practical solutions.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Previous consulting or professional services experience would be an asset.

 Nice-to-Have Skills 

  • ManageEngine certifications or relevant product certifications.
  • Experience integrating ManageEngine with Active Directory, Microsoft 365, ServiceNow, SIEM, IAM, or other enterprise applications.
  • Experience with PowerShell, REST APIs, JSON, SQL, or Python.
  • Experience with hybrid Active Directory and cloud environments. #LI-RJ1

Why You'll Love Working Here

At KeyData Cyber, we put people first, valuing learning, growth, and work-life balance. We offer extensive opportunities to advance your career through leading digital identity projects across North America. Our culture is built on respect, inclusion, and equal opportunity for everyone.

Accessibility & Accommodations

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition , and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request. 

Fraud Prevention & Identity Verification

We may use information provided during the application process to help prevent fraud and verify identity. These checks may be conducted automatically through trusted third‑party service providers as part of our standard application screening process.

Apply now to join the KeyData Cyber team and be part of our mission to secure the future of digital identity across North America.