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Recorded Future · 20 hours ago

Senior Security Engineer, Identity & Access Management

Recorded Future is the world’s most advanced intelligence company, serving over 1,900 clients globally. They are seeking a seasoned Security Engineer specializing in Identity and Access Management (IAM) to drive the secure implementation of IAM solutions, ensuring compliance and protection against modern threats.

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Responsibilities

IAM Security Oversight & Consultation: Act as the security team's primary advisor for IAM. Provide security requirements and formal recommendations for changes to the Okta environment proposed by the administration team
Access Governance with OIG: Lead access governance initiatives using Okta Identity Governance (OIG). Design and implement automated access requests, reviews, and certification campaigns to ensure privileges are appropriate and auditable
Zero Trust Architecture: Drive the evolution of our Zero Trust security model, using identity as the core pillar. Design, document, and audit identity-centric security controls for network and application access that align with Zero Trust principles
Secure Configuration & Policy: Define and maintain the security baseline for our Okta platform. Develop and enforce advanced security policies, including adaptive MFA, network zones, and device trust
Threat Modeling and Feature Adoption: Proactively identify security risks within our IAM ecosystem. Champion the adoption and secure configuration of advanced Okta security features to mitigate threats
Secure Application Integration: Establish the security requirements for integrating applications into our SSO/MFA platform. Review all new integrations, ensuring secure implementation of protocols like SAML, SCIM, and OIDC
Incident Response: Serve as the IAM subject matter expert during security incidents, helping to investigate and respond to identity-based attacks

Qualification

Okta platform expertiseZero Trust architectureIdentity Governance (OIG)Modern authentication protocolsScripting proficiencyPrivileged Access ManagementSecurity incident responseIndustry certificationsCollaborative skills

Required

Deep technical expertise in the Okta platform and its security features (e.g., Adaptive MFA, API Access Management, ThreatInsight)
Hands-on experience with Okta Identity Governance (OIG), including access certification campaigns and access requests
Demonstrable experience in designing, implementing, or auditing Zero Trust network and application access architectures
Proven experience in a security-focused role, responsible for the governance and oversight of an enterprise IAM platform, including experience with other IAM platforms such as Microsoft Entra
In-depth knowledge of modern authentication protocols such as SAML, SCIM, OAuth, and OpenID Connect (OIDC) and their security implications
Strong collaborative skills and the ability to effectively influence technical teams and stakeholders

Preferred

Relevant industry certifications, such as Okta Certified Professional/Administrator, CISSP, or a Zero Trust certification
Experience with other Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platforms
Proficiency in a scripting language (e.g., PowerShell, Python) to analyze data or test configurations
Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions (e.g., CyberArk, Keeper, Okta)
Familiarity with cloud identity providers and security concepts in AWS, Azure, or GCP

Benefits

Incentive compensation
Equity
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401K

Company

Recorded Future

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Recorded Future provides threat intelligence for proactive cybersecurity and risk management.

H1B Sponsorship

Recorded Future has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (1)
2023 (2)
2022 (4)
2021 (1)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$78.96M
Key Investors
Insight PartnersREV
2024-09-12Acquired
2022-03-01Series Unknown· $21.06M
2017-10-31Series E· $25M

Leadership Team

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Colin Mahony
Chief Executive Officer
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Erik Wistrand
Co-Founder
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