Lead Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer (Remote)

About the position Progressive Leasing is a leading provider of in-store and e-commerce lease-to-own solutions. As an almost 20+ year old FinTech company that has gone from start-up to industry leader, we know how to innovate, simplify, and value all people. We are a company founded on our grit and we are constantly looking to the future. As an ever-evolving group of entrepreneurs and technologists, we strive to do the right thing period in all aspects of our work. We are a subsidiary of PROG Holdings (NYSE: PRG), an exciting FinTech holding company, with three business segments including Progressive, Vive Financial, and Four, a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform. We are seeking a Lead Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to drive the development, implementation, and management of our IAM strategies. In this role, you will collaborate with Security Architecture, lead IAM initiatives, and ensure compliance with security best practices and regulatory standards. If you thrive in both strategic planning and hands-on execution, we want to hear from you! This role is a work from home position and can be performed remotely anywhere in the continental US or in our corporate headquarters in Utah. Responsibilities • Define and execute the IAM roadmap, aligning with security best practices and business needs. • Collaborate with Security Architecture and IT teams to enforce IAM security policies and frameworks. • Evaluate and integrate IAM solutions to enhance security, scalability, and automation. • Implement and manage IAM solutions across cloud platforms (Azure AD, AWS IAM). • Lead identity lifecycle management initiatives, including provisioning, de-provisioning, and role-based access control (RBAC). • Develop and enforce authentication and authorization policies using SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and MFA. • Automate IAM processes using PowerShell, Python, Terraform, and APIs. • Oversee the integration of ServiceNow for access request management. • Monitor and assess IAM risks, ensuring adherence to compliance standards (NIST, SOC 2, PCI DSS). • Design IAM metrics, dashboards, and reporting for senior leadership. • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to IAM engineers and analysts. • Work cross-functionally with IT, Security, and DevOps teams to enhance IAM security. • Advocate for IAM best practices across the organization. Requirements • Strong hands-on experience with Active Directory, Okta, arenaflex Entra ID, and CyberArk (or other PAM solutions). • Expertise in IAM security principles, authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, MFA), and access control models. • Experience integrating IAM with ServiceNow for access management. • Ability to develop IAM-related metrics, reports, and dashboards for leadership. • Knowledge of security compliance frameworks (NIST, SOC 2, PCI DSS). • Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or Terraform for IAM automation. • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead IAM projects independently. • Excellent communication skills to present IAM insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Benefits • Fully Remote • Competitive Compensation • Full Health Benefits; Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance + Paid Parental Leave • Company Matched 401k • Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays + Paid Volunteer Hours • Employee Resource Groups (Black Inclusion Group, Women in Leadership, PRIDE, Adelante) • Employee Stock Purchase Program • Tuition Reimbursement • Charitable Gift Matching Apply tot his job

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