IAM Security Specialist - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

At JetBrains, we are passionate about code. Since 2000, our mission has been to help developers work faster by automating routine checks and fixes. With over 12.5 million users worldwide, including eighty-eight Fortune Global 100 companies, we are seeking an IAM Security Specialist to join our team in a remote capacity. In this role, you will lead the integration, support, and governance of our identity ecosystem, ensuring that every identity, whether human or machine, has exactly the permissions it needs and nothing more.

What You'll Do

• Lead the technical integration of new applications and services into our centralized IAM platform.
• Provide expert support for complex authentication/authorization issues and serve as a technical escalation point.
• Maintain and optimize IAM infrastructure, including SSO (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC), MFA, and PAM solutions.
• Execute and oversee periodic access re-certifications, ensuring compliance across periodic audit cycles (SOC 2).
• Conduct detailed permission reviews for individuals and system integrations to enforce the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP).
• Design, document, and implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) frameworks across a wide range of systems.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (IT, Product, HR) to define business roles and translate them into technical entitlements.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience focused on Identity and Access Management (IAM) engineering or architecture.
• Proven experience administering enterprise IAM solutions and integrating them with diverse systems (e.g., Okta, Auth0, Ping Identity, Microsoft Entra ID).
• Scripting and automation skills using a scripting language such as Python, Go, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with cloud IAM solutions (e.g., AWS IAM, GCP IAM).
• Solid understanding of networking, security protocols, and SSO technologies and standards, including SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OIDC.

Nice to Have

• Experience in the software development industry, particularly with managing access to source code repositories (Git/GitHub/GitLab) and CI/CD tools (TeamCity, GitLab CI).
• Hands-on experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) concepts and tools.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles and how to apply them to developer workflows.
• Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, relevant vendor certifications).
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks relevant to software vendors (SOC 2).

What We Offer

• Strong base salary reflecting your skills and experience.
• Flexible work location with the freedom to work from home or from the office.
• Spend up to 30 days per year working remotely from abroad.
• Extra time off to relax and recharge.
• Medical insurance allowance for you and your family.
• Access to learning and development opportunities, including conferences and courses.
• Comprehensive relocation support to help you move and settle in your new role.
• Language classes to help you pick up the local language or sharpen your English skills.
• Mental health support services for your well-being.
• Sports benefits, including access to an on-site gym or sports club stipend.
• Join company-wide celebrations and team gatherings.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes everyone regardless of their background, identity, religion, age, accessibility needs, or orientation.