Director Identity and Access Management Engineering

Posted:
4/6/2026, 2:44:08 AM

Location(s):
New York, New York, United States ⋅ New York, United States ⋅ New Jersey, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Remote

Who We Are

At Newrez, we bring big thinkers and caring doers together to make home happen. We’re a team built on heart and hustle, united by a commitment to show up for our customers, our communities, and each other. We believe that when our people thrive, homeowners thrive - and that’s why we invest in your growth, wellbeing, and ability to make an impact.

Every day, we work to exceed the expectations of our residential mortgage borrowers and business partners through superior service, simple processes, and clear communication. We do this by empowering our employees, encouraging innovative solutions and recognizing great performance.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineering supports the VP Identity & Access Management in leading the engineering and automation efforts across the enterprise IAM program. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining identity solutions including SailPoint, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Single Sign-On (SSO), and Active Directory (AD). The Director will lead a team of engineers focused on secure identity lifecycle management, automation, and integration of IAM technologies to ensure scalable and compliant access solutions.

DESCRIPTION

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering efforts for enterprise IAM technologies including SailPoint, PAM, MFA, SSO, and AD.
  • Design and implement scalable identity lifecycle management solutions.
  • Develop automation scripts and tools to streamline IAM operations and provisioning processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate IAM solutions with business applications and cloud platforms.
  • Ensure IAM systems are audit-ready and compliant with regulatory requirements (SOX, GLBA, FFIEC, NYDFS).
  • Support the VP of IAM in strategic planning and execution of identity modernization initiatives.
  • Manage engineering team performance, development, and delivery of IAM solutions.
  • Maintain documentation for IAM architecture, tools, and processes.
  • Perform related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field preferred
  • 9+ years of experience in Identity and Access management or related IT security roles.
  • Minimum 3 years of leadership experience
  • Expertise in SailPoint IdentityIQ and other IGA platforms.
  • Experience with PAM solutions, MFA, SSO, and Active Directory.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, PowerShell, and JavaScript.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or vendor-specific IAM certifications) are a plus.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

  • Strong verbal communication skills; strong writing and composition abilities.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships across the organization.
  • Effective at managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Strong project management capability.
  • Self-directed and comfortable working with ambiguity and uncertainty.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

A good faith estimate of the compensation is:

119,600.00 - 219,120.00

Compensation for this position may also include other elements, including medical, financial, various paid time off benefits, and a bonus based on individual and company performance, variable or annual.

 

Placement within the range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, location, etc.

Additional Information:

While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position’s requirements, it in no way implies/states that these are the only job responsibilities. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and request other duties, as necessary.

All employees are required to have smart phones that meet Company security standards with the ability to install apps such as Microsoft Authenticator. Employment will be contingent on this requirement.

Why Newrez

We’re a great place to work because we invest in what matters: your career, your community, your wellbeing, and your future. Our total rewards package is designed to support your whole self.

Company Benefits:

We offer benefits, programs, and perks that support you in every aspect of your life.

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Health Savings Account with employer contribution

  • 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match

  • Paid Maternity Leave/Parental Bonding Leave/Caregiver Leave

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Tuition & Certification reimbursement

  • Employee Mortgage Loan Program

  • The Newrez Employee Emergency and Disaster Fund is a program to support our team members experiencing hardships

Newrez NOW:

Through Newrez NOW, our Corporate Social Responsibility program, you’ll have opportunities to give back, lead, and make a difference.

  • 1 company-paid Volunteer Time Off day (with over 40,000 volunteer hours contributed since our inception)

  • Matching Gifts Program - dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000

  • Access to grants, nonprofit resources, and volunteer opportunities

  • More than $6,000,000 donated since 2020

  • 1 in 5 employees participates in at least one Employee Resource Group (ERG)

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Different makes us better.

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