AWS IAM Engineer (REMOTE)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an AWS IAM Engineer to support an intel program focused on cloud development.  This position will be fully remote. Applicants must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust.  This job opens for applications on July 31, 2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the date of posting. 

Responsibilities of the AWS IAM Engineer include: 

• Design, implement, and manage IAM policies and roles in AWS to enforce least privilege access 
• Administer and maintain user, group, and role provisioning across cloud and on-prem environments 
• Integrate AWS IAM with identity providers (e.g., Okta, Azure AD) for SSO and federated access 
• Conduct access reviews, audits, and compliance reporting to ensure adherence to security policies 
• Monitor IAM activity using tools like AWS CloudTrail, Config, and GuardDuty 
• Automate IAM provisioning and policy deployment using Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) 
• Collaborate with security, DevOps, and application teams to define and implement secure access strategies 
• Document IAM configurations, policies, and procedures for internal and external audits 

Qualifications for the AWS IAM Engineer include: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years of relevant experience 
• (OR 8+ years of experience in lieu of a degree) 
• U.S. Citizenship is required 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance 
• Experience with IAM technologies such as AWS IAM, Active Directory, Azure AD, Okta, or similar tools 
• Understanding of access control models: RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) and ABAC (Attribute-Based Access Control) 
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their IAM integrations 
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, troubleshooting, and analytical skills 

 Compensation for the AWS IAM Engineer include: 

• $105,000-$115,000 **depending on experience** 
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and Sick Leave as required by law 

Keywords: 

AWS IAM, Identity and Access Management, Active Directory, Azure AD, Okta, RBAC, ABAC, cloud security, AWS CloudTrail, AWS Config, GuardDuty, Terraform, CloudFormation, Infrastructure as Code, federated identity, SSO, user provisioning, role-based access control, attribute-based access control, public trust clearance, U.S. citizen, cloud platforms, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), IAM policy management, access reviews, security compliance, least privilege, multi-factor authentication (MFA), cybersecurity, DevSecOps, CI/CD, JSON policies, and audit readiness. 

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