Senior Engineer, Identity and Access Management
Job Summary: Circle is a pioneer in financial technology, driving the evolution of the internet of money by enabling instantaneous, cost-effective global value transfers. We are dedicated to fostering global economic prosperity and expanding financial inclusion through our innovative infrastructure, including USDC, a blockchain-based dollar.
About the Team: At Circle, we prioritize transparency, stability, and growth as we expand into diverse jurisdictions worldwide. Our success is fuelled by our workforce embodying our core values of Multistakeholder approach, Mindfulness, Driven by Excellence, and High Integrity. In our collaborative remote environment, inclusivity, flexibility, and continuous innovation are encouraged.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert guidance on implementing and utilizing identity and access management (IAM) capabilities across consumer and workforce systems.
- Collaborate with technical teams to offer IAM-related insights and feedback on solution design and system support.
- Lead and support IAM platform implementation and administration effectively.
- Handle break/fix requests, monitor the environment, and support change management processes.
- Address Level 2 tickets, including resolving bugs, outages, and implementing new feature requests.
- Ensure Circle's solutions adhere to regulatory, compliance, and internal standards.
- Develop and maintain IAM policies, procedures, and standards, and assist in compliance-related reporting.
- Align IAM security strategies with overall security objectives to mitigate risks effectively.
Core Values:
- Multistakeholder: Committed to customers, shareholders, employees, and local communities.
- Mindful: Embrace respectful and detail-oriented approaches.
- Driven by Excellence: Pursue excellence, passionately aiming for customer success.
- High Integrity: High moral and ethical standards, prioritizing honesty and open communication.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience in implementing identity and access systems in multiple coding languages.
- Proficiency in scalable security management and a self-driven problem-solving mindset.
- Strong collaborative skills and ability to navigate high-pressure situations.
- Thorough understanding of IAM protocols like SAML, OIDC, and OAuth.
- Familiarity with IAM technologies from providers like Okta, Ping, Sailpoint, Savant, or Microsoft.
- Experience in financial services or financial technology is advantageous.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or related fields; relevant experience considered.
- Experience in an AWS environment and proficiency in languages such as Python or Golang are preferred.
Additional Details:
- Position eligible for day-one PERM sponsorship for eligible candidates.
- Compensation package considerations include experience, qualifications, and organizational needs.
- Compensation Details:
- Base Pay Range: $147,500 - $195,000
- Annual Bonus Target: 12.5%
- Benefits: Equity, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), discretionary vacation policy, sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Circle is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and promotes inclusion.
