Model N · 1 day ago
Principal Information Security Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/StaffModel N is the leader in revenue optimization and compliance for pharmaceutical, medtech, and high-tech innovators. They are seeking a Principal Information Security Engineer to lead the Identity and Access Management (IAM) program and contribute to broader information security initiatives, ensuring secure access to their environment and integrating identity controls into the overall security architecture.
Medical DevicePharmaceuticalSoftware
Responsibilities
Define the IAM roadmap and ensure alignment with security, compliance, and business needs
Design and maintain enterprise IAM architectures for workforce, partners, and customers
Lead initiatives related to authentication, authorization, identity governance, and privileged access
Contribute to enterprise security architecture standards beyond IAM, with identity as a foundational control
Set standards for identity lifecycle management, directory services, federation, and access controls
Drive implementation of modern IAM capabilities such as SSO, MFA, password less authentication, SCIM, role-based access, and just-in-time access
Oversee integration of cloud and on-prem applications using SAML, OIDC, and OAuth
Evaluate tools, guide vendor selection, and manage technical relationships
Develop reusable patterns, reference architectures, and security guidance for development teams
Partner with engineering to embed IAM and security controls into CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms
Design and govern enterprise identity architecture across AWS, Okta, Entra ID, Active Directory, and hybrid environments
Enforce least-privilege access using federation, roles, conditional access, and zero trust principles
Architect secure access for cloud workloads, eliminating long-lived credentials and unmanaged identities
Secure non-human identities, service accounts, APIs, and automation using scoped roles, ownership models, and rotation policies
Design and operate centralized secrets and key management solutions using KMS, Vault, and PAM platforms
Centralize identity logging, monitoring, and response for authentication and authorization events
Support security operations by improving access-focused detection, alerting, and incident response workflows
Establish access policies, role models, and attestation processes
Ensure IAM and access controls meet regulatory, audit, and internal security expectations
Provide oversight for provisioning, deprovisioning, and access escalation processes
Guide monitoring and tuning of identity and security services to meet availability and performance targets
Mentor IAM and security engineers and influence cross-functional teams
Work closely with security, infrastructure, application owners, risk, and compliance partners
Communicate technical and security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Support incident response activities when identity or access systems are involved
Qualification
Required
Strong background in IAM architecture and engineering within a broader information security context
Solid understanding of core information security principles, risk management, and control design
Expertise with authentication and authorization protocols including SAML, OIDC, OAuth, LDAP, and Kerberos
Experience with enterprise IAM platforms such as Entra ID, Okta, or similar
Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Hands-on experience with identity governance, privileged access, and lifecycle automation
Ability to lead complex initiatives and work effectively with diverse stakeholders
Preferred
Experience in regulated environments such as finance, healthcare, or government
Familiarity with zero trust architectures and modern enterprise security models
Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or vendor-specific IAM certifications
Experience with IGA, PAM, CIEM, or customer identity platforms
Company
Model N
Model N is a software company focused on developing revenue management software for pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$307MKey Investors
Meritech Capital Partners
2024-04-08Acquired
2023-03-09Post Ipo Debt· $220M
2017-01-31Post Ipo Debt· $50M
Leadership Team
Laura Selig
Chief People Officer
Rehmann Rayani
Chief Services Officer
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