Engineer, Identity & Access Management na Priority Technology Holdings, Inc.

Job title: IAM Engineer

Reports to: Manager, IAM

Department: Security & Compliance

Location: Alpharetta, GA or Remote 

Grade: 16

About Priority: 

Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. is a leading financial technology company on a mission to deliver a personalized, easy-to-adopt financial toolset that accelerates cash flow and optimizes working capital for businesses. Our vision is to eliminate the barriers to unlocking revenue - empowering businesses to grow faster and operate smarter.

We achieve this through the Priority Commerce Engine, an innovative platform that combines payables, acquiring, and banking and treasury solutions. This unified approach allows businesses to streamline financial operations, reduce unnecessary costs, and uncover new revenue opportunities.

At Priority, we're driven by results. We expect our people to be known for results - bringing expertise, momentum, and relentless focus to every challenge, helping our clients and each other thrive.

About the Role:

The IAM Engineer works to design, implement, and maintain tools and services that control Identity Management and Governance while maintaining compliance with Security policies, federal guidelines, and relevant frameworks. The Engineer should be able to create basic connections between applications and our IGA/IdP solutions with little oversight or assistance from teammates.  Basic understanding of scripting languages should be employed with oversight for custom connections where standard methods are ineffective.  IAM engineers should assist with the running of application discovery calls as well as communicating necessary requirements and changes to stakeholders.

Responsibilities: 

• Integrate applications with IGA/IdP solutions via APIs, SAML, etc.
• Schedule and run discovery sessions with application owners/stakeholders.
• Participate in working sessions with internal and offshore teams to achieve project benchmarks.
• Provide support/troubleshooting for application integrations.
• Assist in the management/coordination of resources to achieve project milestones timely.
• Accountable for creation and maintenance of project documentation.
• Responsible for tracking project status and reporting blockers to leadership.
• Employ scripts or BOT automations when necessary.

What Success Looks Like:

Success in an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer role generally means enabling secure, efficient, and user-friendly access to systems while protecting the organization from identity-related risks. It’s about balancing security, compliance, and usability.

• Applications are connected to our IGA/IdP solutions by deadlines established by leadership.
• User Access, Lifecycle management, Access Reviews are centralized in one System.
• User Access, Lifecycle management, Access Reviews are compliant with federal and internal security frameworks and policies (SOX, SOC, NIST, etc.).

Candidate Requirements:

One (1) + years of experience as an Engineer, or a combination of education and experience in an Engineer or similar role. 

Technical Skill

• Strong attention to detail in data entry and system configurations.
• Moderate understanding of security concepts and frameworks (e.g., SOX compliance, ITGC controls).
• Moderate understanding of API/SAML connectivity, LDAP, SSO, MFA etc.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of common scripting languages (SQL, PoSh, Python, etc.).

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to provide requested updates in a timely manner.
• Ability to collaborate and provide feedback in team settings.
• Willingness to contribute to process improvements and policy updates.

Work Environment & Culture:

We believe that performance and experience go hand in hand - an exceptional employee experience is earned through contribution. We are a results-driven team, grounded in our core values: ownership, authenticity, service, trust, innovation, and camaraderie.

Our culture is built for those who want to make an impact. We challenge each other to grow, celebrate progress, and support one another through shared goals and real connection. Whether you're building technology, serving clients, or supporting internal teams, you’ll be part of a company that empowers you to perform at your best and be known for results.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation range:  $88,000 - $99,500    
We invest in the whole employee - personally and professionally. Our benefits package is designed to support your well-being, growth, and success - both inside and outside of work.

Financial Wellness

• Bonus programs
• 401(k) match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• HSA and FSA options
• Financial wellness resources and employee discount programs

Health & Well-being

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Mental health support for employees and dependents through Lyra Health
• Family planning and women’s health benefits through Carrot
• Gym membership reimbursement and virtual wellness programs (including yoga)

Time Off

• 3 weeks PTO to start, with unlimited PTO after year one

Growth & Development

• Education expense reimbursement
• Leadership development programs
• Certified Payments Professional (CPP) certification support

We believe great performance starts with feeling supported - and we’ve built our benefits with that in mind.

Traditional Physical Requirements:

• Requires prolonged sitting, standing, bending, stooping and stretching.
• Requires the ability to lift 10 pounds.
• Requires eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity and a normal range of hearing and vision (with or without correction).

 Join our team at Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. and be part of a dynamic and innovative company that is transforming the financial technology landscape. Together, we can shape the future of payments and banking solutions while providing unmatched value to our clients.