Sales Engineer - Identity Access Management

Contech Systems Inc

United States

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Sales Engineer - Identity Access Management Location: New York, NY (on-site / hybrid) Overview We are seeking an experienced Sales Engineer with deep expertise in enterprise security, identity systems, and Privileged Access Management (PAM). This is a client-facing Professional Services role that blends architecture, implementation, automation, technical leadership, and pre-sales support. You will work closely with customers to design secure, scalable solutions that strengthen identity, access, and operational security across complex environments. Key Responsibilities Client Engagement & Pre-Sales SupportServe as the primary technical resource for both pre-sales and post-sales engagements. Lead technical discovery sessions, assess customer environments, and translate business needs into technical architectures. Present solution approaches, deliver demos, conduct workshops, and support proofs of concept. Contribute technical content for proposals, statements of work, and RFP responses. Architecture & Solution DesignLead the design of secure, enterprise-grade architectures supporting IAM, PAM, access governance, key lifecycle management, and zero-trust principles. Develop scalable deployment models that integrate with identity providers, authentication systems, and existing customer infrastructure. Define high availability, resiliency, disaster recovery, and performance tuning strategies. Privileged Access Management (PAM)Design and implement PAM architectures, including credential vaulting, just-in-time access, least-privilege workflows, privileged session management, and strong authentication models. Integrate PAM workflows with SSO/identity providers, directory services, and existing customer access frameworks. Assist customers in maturing their privileged access policies, processes, and governance. Deployment, Configuration & IntegrationLead installation, configuration, upgrades, and migrations across Linux/Unix, cloud, and hybrid environments. Integrate solutions with enterprise authentication systems (SAML, OAuth, OIDC), directory services, ticketing tools, and automation pipelines. Implement secure file transfer, key rotation, access controls, API integrations, and system-to-system communication workflows. Automation, Scripting & EngineeringDevelop automation and tooling (Shell, Python, Go, or Perl) to improve deployment repeatability, visibility, monitoring, and configuration management. Use automation platforms (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform, etc.) to streamline customer implementations. Troubleshooting, Support & Customer SuccessAct as a technical escalation point to resolve complex issues quickly. Lead root-cause analyses, status calls, and resolution strategies for customer incidents. Provide training, knowledge transfer sessions, and documentation such as runbooks, operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides. Continuous Improvement & Feedback LoopGather customer insights and recommend enhancements to internal teams. Identify opportunities to improve architecture patterns, deployment automation, and overall service delivery. Assist customers with ongoing operational improvements, security assessments, and access risk reduction. Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field. 7+ years in Linux/Unix systems engineering, infrastructure operations, or similar technical roles. 5+ years working with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Deep understanding of core security and networking concepts (SSH, TCP/IP, DNS, LDAP, SFTP, firewalls, encryption, etc.). Strong proficiency in scripting (Shell, Python, Go, or Perl). Experience with configuration automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef) and virtualization technologies. Hands-on experience integrating solutions with IAM/SSO systems (SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, MFA, directory services). Strong, hands-on experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) preferred —including architecture, deployment, policy design, access workflows, credential vaulting, and privileged session controls. Proven experience in pre-sales, customer-facing consulting, or technical solution leadership. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Preferred QualificationsExperience in enterprise consulting, professional services, or customer success engineering. Familiarity with zero-trust security architectures and identity-centric access models. Experience implementing risk and compliance controls related to privileged access. Background supporting customers in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, energy, government). Professional certifications (CISSP, AWS Solutions Architect, Linux certifications, IAM/PAM certifications). #Contech

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