Senior IAM Security Engineer

About the Team/Role

We are the WEX IAM Security Engineering Team, tasked with deploying and managing security IAM technologies and procedures across the enterprise. We work closely with internal teams and clients to ensure the company functions securely. Our team maintains a high standard and collaborates closely to foster robust, dependable, and efficient relationships. We take ownership of our outcomes and take pride in our workmanship.

We are expanding! Changing the world isn’t easy, and we have much work ahead. From securing applications, data centers and cloud resources, we’ve got more work than we can handle and we’re looking for great people to come along for the ride. We are looking for an application security engineer who is responsible for ensuring the secure function of software security and familiarity with multiple general security practices and toolsets

How you'll make an impact

• A highly motivated senior security engineer who loves working in and with high-performing team that interface with the entire enterprise

• A collaborative, solid communicator who works well with your team and stakeholders to drive projects from inception to completion

• Someone who cares deeply for team results but can work independently to deliver high-quality solutions for projects and operational tasks

• Comfortable balancing the need to move fast with the realities of working in a highly regulated organization

• Someone who thrives in situations where details and accuracy are vital

• A skilled worker that has the motivation, expertise, and work ethic to operate independently across global time zones, and who can complete tasks and deliverables with minimal oversight

• Work closely with Enterprise IT teams on securing access to WEX's infrastructure and applications

• Able to mentor other engineers both technically and professionally

Experience you'll bring

• Have exceptional knowledge of commonly used Identity tools/platforms.

• Configure, troubleshoot and maintain identity access platforms and infrastructure

• Install/implement and configure security applications that monitor systems & infrastructures

• Have IT experience and knowledge of operating systems and their access controls

• Monitor systems for irregular behavior and set up preventive measures

• Plan, develop, implement and update the company's information security strategy

• Handle security business-critical tasks and security systems administration

• Install, configure, update and troubleshoot our global security tools and services

• Identify, define and document system security requirements and recommend solutions to management

• Develop, execute and track the performance of security measures to protect the information, servers, and computer systems

• Write comprehensive guides, standards and reports including assessment-based findings, outcomes, and recommendations for security enhancements 

• Have a diverse background in IT, security, and supporting processes.

• Are able it communicate effectively in both written and spoken English.

• Have hands-on administrative and development experience with Identity Access platforms including installation, configuration, and administration.

• Have a strong understanding of Identity Access Management, including governance, lifecycle and compliance.

• Have experience with scripting and automation using languages such as Java.

• Are familiar with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS).

• Have excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Have a strong, practical understanding of modern IT infrastructure, networking, and security engineering concepts

• Can troubleshoot information security issues within a complex environment

• Have experience in engineering and implementing solutions that meet security, compliance, and business needs

• Can commit and deliver on defined project/delivery timelines with minimal supervision.

• Can work in an on-call rotation which may include some night and weekend shifts.

• Have excellent customer support skills, both written and verbal.