Senior Engineer, Identity and Access Management

Circle, a financial technology firm, is at the forefront of the evolving internet of money, allowing value to move globally, swiftly, and affordably. The company's innovations present new prospects for payments, commerce, and markets, nurturing global economic growth and inclusivity. Circle's infrastructure, featuring USDC, a blockchain-based dollar, supports businesses, institutions, and developers in leveraging these advancements toward progress in the realms of finance and technology.

What You'll Be Engaged In:

Circle places value on transparency and reliability, emphasizing presence in key global areas as it expands. Speed and effectiveness are key drivers of success, upheld by values of Multistakeholder, Mindfulness, Driven by Excellence, and High Integrity. Working in a remote capacity, the team thrives on collaboration and inclusivity in a diverse and adaptable work atmosphere that embraces innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Offering direction on the implementation and application of IAM capabilities within both consumer and workforce systems.
• Collaboration with technical team members to advise on IAM-related issues, contributing input to solution design and system support.
• Leading and supporting the implementation and management of IAM platforms.
• Addressing break/fix requests, overseeing the environment, and supporting change management across development, QA, and production environments.
• Managing Level 2 tickets, addressing bugs, outages, and new feature requests.
• Ensuring compliance of Circle's solutions with regulatory, compliance, and internal standards.
• Establishing and maintaining IAM policies, standards, and procedures.
• Generating reports and aiding in compliance-related inquiries.
• Aligning IAM security with overall security strategy to minimize risks for Circle.

Expectation of Core Values:

• Multistakeholder: Commitment to customers, shareholders, employees, families, and communities.
• Mindful: Focus on respectfulness, active listening, and attention to detail.
• Driven by Excellence: Pursuit of customer success and excellence, rejecting mediocrity, and striving intensively for achievement.
• High Integrity: An emphasis on open, honest communication, self-demanding of high moral and ethical values.

Qualifications:

• More than 7 years of experience implementing identity and access systems using various coding languages.
• Passion for scalable and reproducible security management.
• Innovative problem-solving ability working independently and collaboratively under pressure.
• Proficiency in managing multiple priorities and establishing priorities effectively.
• Understanding of IAM protocols such as SAML, OIDC, OAuth, and PAM.
• Experience with IAM technologies like Okta, Ping, or Microsoft.
• Familiarity with standards including ISO 27001/27002 or the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Prior experience in financial services or financial technology is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity, or related field, with equivalent experience considered.
• Proficiency in an AWS environment and software development skills in Python, Golang, or similar languages.

Additional Details:

• Eligible for day-one PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates.
• Compensation ranges influenced by aspects like experience, skill set, and organizational needs.
• Base Pay Range: $147,500 - $195,000.
• Annual Bonus Target: 12.5%.
• Equity & Benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)).
• Discretionary vacation policy.
• 10 days of paid sick leave annually and 11 paid holidays per year in the U.S.

Circle is dedicated to diversity and equal opportunities, refraining from discrimination based on various factors.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.