Job Specifications
Position Title: IAM Engineer
Location: New York, NY
Position Status: Contract (12+ months)
Pay Rate: $75 per hour
Position Description:
Seneca Resources is seeking a Privileged Access Management (PAM) Engineer to support a leading transportation organization in strengthening its cybersecurity posture. This role plays a key part in protecting privileged identities across Active Directory (AD), Entra ID (Azure AD), Linux, and major cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, and GCP.
The PAM Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining identity protection controls that align with Zero Trust, least privilege, and just-in-time (JIT) access principles. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in vaulting platforms, endpoint privilege management, and identity hygiene, with a proven ability to reduce attack surfaces and improve organizational resilience.
This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on enterprise-level identity security initiatives while collaborating with forward-thinking cybersecurity and cloud engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Skills / Education:
3–5+ years of experience in PAM, IAM, or security engineering roles.
Hands-on experience with Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), Linux, and at least one major cloud provider (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
Strong understanding of vaulting technologies, endpoint privilege management, and least privilege access models.
Expertise with MFA, SSO, passwordless authentication, Kerberos, and certificate-based access methods.
Familiarity with NIST 800-63B, Zero Trust, CIS benchmarks, CSA guidelines, and ITDR practices.
Proficiency in automation or scripting tools such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, or Terraform.
Strong written and verbal communication, documentation, and cross-team collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience managing privileged access in multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
Knowledge of Entra ID Conditional Access, PIM, AWS IAM policies, and GCP IAM roles.
Experience integrating PAM with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tools, or ITSM workflows.
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, GIAC, SailPoint, Azure Security Engineer, or AWS Security Specialty are a plus.
About Seneca Resources
At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm — we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.
When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.
Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.