Hiring: Sr Engineer, CIAM Company: Optimum Location: Bethpage, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 17:37:03 Target Skills & Keywords : CI/CD, Change Management, IAM, IaC, Java, JavaScript, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, Python, Risk Management, SAML, SIEM, SOC 2 About the job Experience: •6+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management, security engineering, or a related technical field Required Skills: •Own the architecture and design of the enterprise customer identity platform, including authentication policy frameworks, authorization models, and identity lifecycle standards •Define and enforce integration standards across identity protocols (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, SCIM), ensuring consistency and scalability across all applications •Establish governance practices for platform configuration, including naming standards, policy structures, and change management controls •Lead the evaluation and adoption of new identity capabilities and platform features aligned to enterprise security and scalability goals •Authentication Modernization & Technical Leadership •Lead the technical design of enterprise authentication modernization initiatives, defining integration patterns and reference architectures for application teams •Develop and maintain standardized migration frameworks for onboarding applications to modern CIAM solutions •Define token design, scope models, and session management strategies aligned to security and business requirements Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience) •Strong hands-on experience designing and operating CIAM or identity provider platforms at scale •Comprehensive expertise in identity standards and protocols (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, SCIM, FIDO2/WebAuthn) •Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Java, Go) for building integrations and automation •Proven ability to perform threat modeling, security reviews, and produce clear technical guidance •Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and influence technical direction across teams •If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team. Together, we'll shape the future of connectivity. •All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company’s discretion based on business necessity. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!