Identity Engineer

Posted:
4/13/2026, 6:12:19 AM

Location(s):
Golden Valley, Minnesota, United States ⋅ Minnesota, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
IT & Security

Job Description:

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.

We have an opportunity for an Identity Engineer to join our Golden Valley, MN team. You will be responsible for the implementation, operation, and support of identity and access management (IAM) technologies and processes. This role helps define and execute IAM standards and architectures to ensure secure, reliable, and compliant access to systems and data. The position is an individual contributor role focused on hands-on engineering, operational support, and continuous improvement of IAM services under the direction of the Identity Lead.

You will:

  • Implement and maintain IAM solutions in accordance with established architecture, standards, and procedures. 
  • Execute access provisioning and de-provisioning activities, including joiner, mover, and leaver processes. 
  • Support identity governance processes, including access reviews, role assignments, and entitlement management. 
  • Configure and support IAM integrations with enterprise applications and infrastructure. 
  • Monitor IAM systems for availability, performance, and security issues; perform troubleshooting and remediation. 
  • Assist with investigation and resolution of IAM-related incidents and service requests. 
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and runbooks.
  • Participate in audits and compliance activities by providing evidence and supporting remediation efforts. 
  • Collaborate with IT teams, application owners, and business partners to fulfill access requirements. 

Key Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 
  • 2–4 years of experience in IAM, security engineering, or related IT roles. 
  • Foundational understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) security principles, including least privilege, authentication, authorization, separation of duties, and Zero Trust concepts, with an emphasis on securing user access across cloud and onprem environments. 
  • Working knowledge of core IAM technologies and capabilities, such as Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA), Single Sign‑On (SSO), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), supporting secure access, user lifecycle management, and compliance requirements. 
  • Familiarity with IAM protocols, directory services, and integration standards, including: 
    • OAuth 2.0 (authorization) and OpenID Connect (OIDC) (authentication) 
    • SAML 2.0 for federated identity and enterprise SSO 
    • SCIM for automated user provisioning and de‑provisioning 
    • LDAP, Kerberos, and NTLM for directory‑based and on‑prem authentication scenarios. 
  • Ability to follow defined architecture, standards, and security practices. 
  • Basic scripting or automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or JavaScript). 
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. 
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision. 
  • Attention to detail and a proactive mindset. 
  • Experience supporting or administering IAM platforms such as Azure AD (Entra ID), Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, or similar preferred, but not required. 

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $95500 - $177300 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus.

Benefits:

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.