Amazon
Senior IAM Engineer, WFM Infrastructure Engineering and Security
Amazon, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80012
Senior IAM Engineer, WFM Infrastructure Engineering and Security
Whole Foods Market is seeking a passionate and innovative Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our IAM infrastructure to ensure secure and efficient access management across our digital ecosystem. You will play a crucial role in supporting Whole Foods Market's growth and digital transformation by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and best practices in identity and access management.
Key job responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable and reliable IAM systems and servicesLead the architecture and implementation of IAM policies, procedures, and best practicesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate IAM solutions with existing systems and applicationsManage and optimize user authentication, authorization, and access control processesImplement and maintain identity governance and administration (IGA) solutionsDesign and create new service architectures along with internal and external service teamsBuild and operate security-related services for internal and external customersMentor and provide technical leadership to junior team membersStay current with emerging IAM technologies and industry trendsParticipate in code reviews, design reviews, and architectural discussionsContribute to the full software development lifecycle, including coding standards, source control management, build processes, and operationsCreate and manage ETL pipelines to process large volumes of data efficientlyDrive continuous improvements for the security of Identity and Access Management primitivesDevelop features, systems, or components based on requirements, focusing on creating a seamless and intuitive user experience
A day in the lifeYour day begins with a cross-functional team stand-up. You might design new IAM architectures or optimize existing ones. Coding occupies a significant portion of your time, developing features or maintaining systems. You'll participate in code reviews and mentor junior team members. Regular tasks include managing user authentication and access control processes. You may implement identity governance solutions or improve data processing efficiency. Staying current with IAM technologies and contributing to architectural discussions are ongoing priorities. Throughout the day, you balance robust security with user experience, collaborating across teams to integrate IAM solutions seamlessly.
About the teamAt Whole Foods Market, we're dedicated to providing a secure and seamless digital experience. Our IAM team enhances both security and user experience for our stakeholders. We value work-life balance, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning.We embrace diversity and offer flexibility to ensure our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance. As a Senior IAM Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in leveraging technology for secure and efficient access management across our digital ecosystem, solving complex challenges and driving the future of IAM in our organization.
Minimum Qualifications7+ years of non-internship professional software development experience5+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experienceExperience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, RustExperience with CI/CD pipelines build processesKnowledge of database systems and SQLExperience building services using AWS productsExperience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructureExperience working in an Agile environmentExperience with full software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operationsExperience with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions and concepts, including identity lifecycle management, access certification, and policy-based access control models (e.g., ABAC, RBAC)Deep understanding of IAM protocols and technologies (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OIDC, LDAP)
Preferred QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related fieldExperience with retail or e-commerce IAM challenges and solutionsFamiliarity with compliance requirements relevant to the retail industry (e.g., PCI DSS)Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate/Professional, or AWS Certified Security - SpecialtyExperience with AWS technologies such as Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, Aurora, SNS, SQS, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, Code Pipeline, AWS Developer Tools, and IAM roles and permissionsKnowledge of non-relational databases and data storesExperience with highly scalable distributed systemsUnderstanding of cryptographic algorithms and their practical usage
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Whole Foods Market is seeking a passionate and innovative Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our IAM infrastructure to ensure secure and efficient access management across our digital ecosystem. You will play a crucial role in supporting Whole Foods Market's growth and digital transformation by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and best practices in identity and access management.
Key job responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable and reliable IAM systems and servicesLead the architecture and implementation of IAM policies, procedures, and best practicesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate IAM solutions with existing systems and applicationsManage and optimize user authentication, authorization, and access control processesImplement and maintain identity governance and administration (IGA) solutionsDesign and create new service architectures along with internal and external service teamsBuild and operate security-related services for internal and external customersMentor and provide technical leadership to junior team membersStay current with emerging IAM technologies and industry trendsParticipate in code reviews, design reviews, and architectural discussionsContribute to the full software development lifecycle, including coding standards, source control management, build processes, and operationsCreate and manage ETL pipelines to process large volumes of data efficientlyDrive continuous improvements for the security of Identity and Access Management primitivesDevelop features, systems, or components based on requirements, focusing on creating a seamless and intuitive user experience
A day in the lifeYour day begins with a cross-functional team stand-up. You might design new IAM architectures or optimize existing ones. Coding occupies a significant portion of your time, developing features or maintaining systems. You'll participate in code reviews and mentor junior team members. Regular tasks include managing user authentication and access control processes. You may implement identity governance solutions or improve data processing efficiency. Staying current with IAM technologies and contributing to architectural discussions are ongoing priorities. Throughout the day, you balance robust security with user experience, collaborating across teams to integrate IAM solutions seamlessly.
About the teamAt Whole Foods Market, we're dedicated to providing a secure and seamless digital experience. Our IAM team enhances both security and user experience for our stakeholders. We value work-life balance, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning.We embrace diversity and offer flexibility to ensure our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance. As a Senior IAM Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in leveraging technology for secure and efficient access management across our digital ecosystem, solving complex challenges and driving the future of IAM in our organization.
Minimum Qualifications7+ years of non-internship professional software development experience5+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experienceExperience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, RustExperience with CI/CD pipelines build processesKnowledge of database systems and SQLExperience building services using AWS productsExperience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructureExperience working in an Agile environmentExperience with full software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operationsExperience with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions and concepts, including identity lifecycle management, access certification, and policy-based access control models (e.g., ABAC, RBAC)Deep understanding of IAM protocols and technologies (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OIDC, LDAP)
Preferred QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related fieldExperience with retail or e-commerce IAM challenges and solutionsFamiliarity with compliance requirements relevant to the retail industry (e.g., PCI DSS)Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate/Professional, or AWS Certified Security - SpecialtyExperience with AWS technologies such as Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, Aurora, SNS, SQS, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, Code Pipeline, AWS Developer Tools, and IAM roles and permissionsKnowledge of non-relational databases and data storesExperience with highly scalable distributed systemsUnderstanding of cryptographic algorithms and their practical usage
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.#J-18808-Ljbffr