Senior Identity Engineer, Workforce Identity

Skip to main contentCareers at F5Sign InSenior Identity Engineer, Workforce Identity page is loadedSenior Identity Engineer, Workforce IdentityApplyremote typeRemotelocationsSeattletime typeFull timeposted onPosted 30+ Days Agojob requisition idRP1037538At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation.  Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.About F5 At F5, our mission is to power and protect every app—anywhere. Within the Infrastructure & Security organization, we deliver the platforms, tools, and practices that secure and scale F5’s global business. As we continue to grow, strong operational support and disciplined business processes are critical to ensuring alignment, accountability, and impact across our teams. Position Summary The Senior Identity Engineer serves as a senior technical leader for enterprise and customer-facing Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize secure identity architectures that enable seamless, resilient, and compliant access for our workforce and customers. You will drive key initiatives such as passwordless authentication, privileged access management (PAM), and modern identity integrations, ensuring alignment with compliance frameworks like FedRAMP, SOC 2, and SOX. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and support IAM solutions using Okta, Auth0, and Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) tools. Integrate and maintain identity systems with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), and other directories. Build and maintain secure integrations using SCIM, REST APIs, and custom connectors. Partner with compliance and audit teams to support identity-related controls and evidence collection. Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for complex IAM issues, providing Tier-3 troubleshooting and incident resolution.  Lead upgrades, migrations, and adoption of emerging identity technologies, including Okta Identity Engine (OIE). Deploy and manage PAM solutions to secure administrative accounts and enforce least-privilege principles. Ensure adherence to internal security policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR). Work closely with Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, and DevOps teams to ensure IAM solutions align with enterprise architecture and regulatory requirements. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management or related IT support roles. Hands-on experience with identity platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and Active Directory. Deep expertise in Okta, Auth0, IGA, CIAM, PAM, and passwordless solutions.  Strong understanding of identity protocols (OIDC, SAML, SWA, MFA) and identity lifecycle management practices. Familiarity with privileged access management tools (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust). Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve identity-related incidents. Understanding of compliance frameworks and security best practices. Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, regulated environment.  Strong communication, customer service, and collaboration skills with a passion for identity security. Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Preferred Qualifications Experience with automation tools (e.g., Okta Workflows, PowerShell/Python scripting). Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and identity governance. Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent. The Job Description is intended to be a general...