Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Moderna is seeking a Senior IAM Engineer with expertise in Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) to help design, build, and scale our identity governance capabilities across the enterprise. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, focused on access governance, identity lifecycle management, and provisioning across a complex, highly regulated environment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a senior technical leader and hands-on engineer for Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), contributing to both platform strategy and engineering execution
- Lead and actively contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of identity governance capabilities, including:
- Access request and approval workflows
- Identity lifecycle management (Joiner/Mover/Leaver processes)
- Access certifications and recertifications
- Role-based access control (RBAC) and access policies
- Design and implement scalable provisioning and deprovisioning solutions across enterprise systems and applications
- Partner with business stakeholders and application owners to gather requirements and translate them into technical designs and governance models
- Integrate IAM/IGA solutions with enterprise systems, including Active Directory, Entra ID, Okta, and SaaS applications
- Develop and maintain workflows, automation, and integrations using APIs, scripting, and modern identity standards (e.g., SCIM, REST APIs)
- Troubleshoot complex access, provisioning, and identity governance issues across systems and platforms
- Evaluate the current identity governance landscape, identify gaps, and drive improvements in security, scalability, and user experience
- Establish and support governance processes aligned with regulatory and audit requirements (e.g., GxP, SOX), including access reviews and policy enforcement
- Develop documentation, standards, and runbooks to support consistency, scalability, and audit readiness
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and compliance teams to align identity governance controls with enterprise security strategy
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in IAM and identity governance
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, or identity engineering
- 5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), with strong exposure to Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
- Hands-on experience implementing or supporting IGA capabilities such as lifecycle management, provisioning, and access certifications
- Experience integrating IAM solutions with enterprise systems and applications (e.g., Active Directory, Entra ID, Okta, SaaS platforms)
- Experience with identity lifecycle processes, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and role-based access control
- Experience working with APIs, automation, and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, JSON, REST APIs)
- Strong understanding of identity security principles, including least privilege, Zero Trust, and access governance
- Experience working in complex, fast-paced environments with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience implementing one or more IGA platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada, One Identity)
- Experience supporting or leading IGA platform selection efforts, including participation in RFP/RFI processes, vendor evaluations, and proof-of-concept (POC) activities
- Experience designing and implementing access certification programs, governance models, and role frameworks (RBAC/ABAC)
- Experience with ServiceNow or similar platforms for access request workflows and automation
- Familiarity with identity architecture in hybrid environments (on-prem and cloud)
- Experience working in regulated environments (GxP, SOX, or similar)
- Strong understanding of identity governance best practices and industry frameworks
- Experience with automation tools and scripting (PowerShell, APIs, etc.)
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or IAM/IGA-related certifications
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative
Benefits
- Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
- A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
- Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
- Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future
- Location-specific perks and extras
- The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance
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