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Sr Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) Engineer

AT Charles Schwab
Charles Schwab

Sr Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

Pay range: USD $132,200.00 - $180,000.00 / Year

Your opportunity

At Schwab, you are empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the finance industry together.

We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location(s).

In Schwab Cybersecurity Services (SCS), Office of CISO, we provide platforms, services, and security operations capabilities which enable the firm to produce successful client and shareholder outcomes securely and safely. Securing our IT assets, data, and access to applications is the core of who we are and what we do. We ensure only the appropriate entities have access to IT resources and that we adhere to best practices and standards to ensure a safe and compliant environment is maintained.

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Identity and Access Management has an opening for a Sr. Security Engineer, Identity and Access Management, to deliver and manage large, complex Identity and Access Management programs in the area of Identity Governance & Administration. The individual will ensure adherence to policy and provide leadership to the implementation of leading-edge technology to position the organization for success - improving efficiency, increasing security posture, and supporting growth of the firm's Identity and Access Management (IAM) Program.

What you'll do:

  • Work as Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) engineer for SailPoint & Oracle suite of products for the IAM team to build, execute & deploy Access management solutions.
  • Work with Governance, Security Architecture & Business application teams to design & demonstrate the architectural designs.
  • Co-ordinate with Scrum Masters, Project managers, Business Analysts, Support & Operations leads and rollout the solutions from design to production.
  • Technical experience in programming and scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript is preferred. Develop Custom IGA solutions using SailPoint & Java frameworks.
  • Review IAM Security polices standards, guidelines, and procedures.
  • Work closely with IAM Organization to deliver the proposed solutions and provide strategic technical direction across the team
  • Work closely with peer groups to achieve Organizational objectives
  • Overall accountability for technical document delivery, technical support, and hands on technical work
  • Oversee adherence to applicable Security Controls, Policies and Standards; partner with business owners and technology groups to synchronize plans to remediate gaps
  • Strong knowledge of Agile Scrum principles and practices
  • Ability to lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies

What you have

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required.
  • 8+ years' experience in Information Security field, Information Technology field
  • Direct experience working within SailPoint Suite of products OR other IGA technologies.
  • Experience on major projects or activities like upgrades, migration, enhancements, customizations, security remediations, etc., on Identity Governance & Administration products
  • Experience with developing Rest API's & Angular frameworks.
  • 8+ years' experience in Java, J2EE, Python, Perl Scripts or any other programing language
  • Experience with multiple LDAP user repositories
  • Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, both oral and written skills are required
  • Experience in gathering requirements, documenting, and assessing information for implementing information security policies and standards is required
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, influencing, prioritization, decision-making and conflict resolution skills
  • Strong initiative; self-starter; self-directed; ability to multi-task
  • Certification in Agile methodologies, like Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM).
  • SAFe certification and Kanban certification are a plus.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Prior knowledge of Agile project management tools, such as Jira.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification is preferred

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

What's in it for you

At Schwab, we're committed to empowering our employees' personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you'll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you - both today and in the future:

  • 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
  • Paid parental leave and family building benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

Client-provided location(s): Phoenix, AZ, USA
Job ID: CharlesSchwab-2025-111919
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program