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How much do identity engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for identity engineer in Columbus, OH is $111,914.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,200.00 and $146,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What engineers make $500,000?

Senior-level engineers in specialized fields such as software engineering, data engineering, or cybersecurity can earn $500,000 or more annually, especially with extensive experience, advanced skills, and in high-demand industries. Compensation often includes base salary, bonuses, and stock options, particularly at large tech companies or startups with significant growth potential.

What does an identity engineer do?

An identity engineer designs and implements systems to manage digital identities and access controls within organizations. They work with identity and access management (IAM) tools, ensure security compliance, and develop solutions for user authentication and authorization. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles and experience with identity management platforms are essential for this role.

What are the 4 pillars of IAM?

The four pillars of Identity and Access Management (IAM) are authentication, authorization, user management, and audit. These components ensure that the right individuals have secure access to systems and data, and that activities are monitored for compliance. As an Identity Engineer, understanding these pillars is essential for designing and maintaining effective IAM solutions.

Can I make $200 a year in cyber security?

An Identity Engineer typically earns significantly more than $200 annually, as cybersecurity roles generally offer salaries ranging from $60,000 to over $120,000 depending on experience, location, and certifications. Earning only $200 per year would be unrealistic for this profession, which involves specialized skills like identity management, access control, and security tools. Entry-level positions or part-time roles may have lower pay, but even then, annual earnings are usually well above that amount.

What is the difference between Identity Engineer vs Identity Analyst?

AspectIdentity EngineerIdentity Analyst
Required CredentialsCertifications in cybersecurity, identity management, or related fields; relevant degreesCertifications in security, data analysis, or identity management; relevant degrees
Work EnvironmentTechnical teams, IT departments, cybersecurity projectsSecurity teams, compliance departments, data analysis teams
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, financial institutions, healthcare organizationsFinancial services, government agencies, large enterprises
Common Search & ComparisonFocuses on designing and implementing identity systemsFocuses on analyzing identity data and security protocols

While both roles involve working with identity management, an Identity Engineer primarily designs and develops identity systems and infrastructure, whereas an Identity Analyst focuses on analyzing identity data, monitoring security, and ensuring compliance. The roles often collaborate but differ in technical implementation versus data analysis and security oversight.

What cities near Columbus, OH are hiring for Identity Engineer jobs? Cities near Columbus, OH with the most Identity Engineer job openings:
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Infographic showing various Identity Engineer job openings in Columbus, OH as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,914 per year, or $53.8 per hour.
Software Engineer - Identity & Access Management

Software Engineer - Identity & Access Management

McKesson

Columbus, OH • On-site, Remote

$100K - $166K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

McKesson rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 202 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

41st of 71 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking aSoftware Engineer with deep interest and experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM)to help design, build, and secure authentication and authorization capabilities across CoverMyMeds' platforms. This role sits on acore IAM platform teamthat owns enduser identity, federated authentication, and authentication infrastructure for web applications, partnering closely with Security, Product, and other engineering teams.

This is ahandson individual contributor rolein a productoriented, Kanban-driven environment, where impact is achieved through technical depth, secure engineering practices, and collaboration.

What You'll Do

Identity Engineering & Integrations

  • Design, build, and maintain authentication and authorization solutions usingOIDC, OAuth 2.0, and SAML.

  • Integrate applications and APIs with identity platforms such asOkta, Auth0, Ping, or Microsoft Entra ID.

  • ImplementSSO, MFA, federated authentication, session management, and secure token handling.

  • Contribute to identity services such as login gateways, authorization middleware, claims transformation, and access policy enforcement.

  • SupportSMART on FHIR (OAuth 2.0)use cases and unified authentication initiatives.

Security & Standards

  • Apply industry-standard security practices includingleast privilege, secure defaults, defense in depth, and secure secret handling.

  • Partner with Security onthreat modeling, risk reviews, and secure SDLC practices.

  • Implement identity solutions aligned withNIST-based identity and access control principles.

Software Development & Delivery

  • Build production-quality systems using one or more ofJavaScript/TypeScript, Ruby, Python, or C#.

  • Write clean, testable, maintainable code with strong engineering discipline (CI/CD, code reviews, automated testing).

  • Create clear technical documentation for APIs, integrations, and operational support.

  • Participate in on-call or operational support for critical identity services as needed.

Ways of Working

  • Work within aKanban delivery model, managing flow and continuously improving quality and throughput.

  • Collaborate with Product, Security, and stakeholders to define outcomes and manage tradeoffs.

  • Bring anenterprise-first mindset, constructively challenging designs and contributing new ideas.

Priority will be given to candidates who reside in theColumbus, OH metropolitan area.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role now or in the future.

Minimum Qualifications

Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience

Education

  • Degreenot required.

Critical Skills:

  • 4+ years' experience building and shipping production software as an individual contributor.

  • Deep experience (4+ years) withOkta and/or Auth0(policies, apps, federation, claims).

  • Hands-on experience(4+ years)implementing or integratingauthentication and authorizationusing OIDC, OAuth 2.0, and/or SAML.

  • Strong understanding ofsecure engineering practicesand common identity threats.

  • Experience working in at least one of the following:JavaScript/TypeScript, Ruby, Python, C#.

  • Ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and security teams and communicate technical decisions clearly.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience withSMART on FHIR, SCIM, directory integrations, or identity lifecycle management.

  • Familiarity withRBAC/ABAC, claims-based authorization, or policy engines.

  • Experience inregulated environmentsand audit support.

  • Experience improving reliability of critical auth systems (SLIs/SLOs, graceful degradation).



We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$100,100 - $166,900

McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson's (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:
McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.


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McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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