Senior IAM Engineer

Better is rebuilding home finance as an AI-native platform, transforming a multi-week process into real-time operations. With over $110B in loans funded and $1.2B+ raised, they operate at scale while redefining homeownership.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Senior IAM Engineer to lead and advance our identity and access management (IAM) program. This role involves:

• Serving as the Okta subject matter expert, administering the platform end-to-end, including users, groups, applications, authentication policies, sign-on rules, network zones, and Okta Workflows.
• Integrating Okta with core enterprise systems like Microsoft Entra ID / Active Directory and Workday (HR system of record) to drive joiner, mover, and leaver events.
• Designing and operating the joiner/mover/leaver lifecycle, ensuring timely, accurate, and auditable provisioning/de-provisioning.
• Partnering with the Security team to implement IAM controls, policies, and risk-based/adaptive access rules.
• Providing tier 2 and tier 3 support for IAM-related issues, including troubleshooting and escalation.
• Documenting configurations, runbooks, and processes for team continuity and audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer Okta end-to-end, including OAuth/OIDC, SAML, SCIM, Okta FastPass, Device Trust, device-bound SSO, and Device Access.
• Configure and support authentication and access standards for third-party SaaS applications via SSO and SCIM provisioning.
• Integrate Okta with Microsoft Entra ID / Active Directory and Workday for lifecycle management.
• Ensure application integrations meet security best practices, including least-privilege access, MFA enforcement, and strong authentication policies.
• Support audit, compliance, and access certification activities (e.g., SOX, SOC 2) with reporting and evidence collection.
• Build and maintain Okta Workflows and automations for identity processes like onboarding, offboarding, and access reviews.
• Provide tier 2 and tier 3 support for IAM-related issues, including triage, root-cause analysis, and remediation.
• Document configurations, runbooks, and processes for team continuity and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IAM, IT security, or systems engineering.
• Hands-on experience administering Okta in production, including users, groups, applications, authentication policies, and Okta Workflows.
• Deep knowledge of identity standards and Okta features, including OAuth/OIDC, SAML, SCIM, Okta FastPass, Device Trust, device-bound SSO, and Device Access.
• Proven experience integrating third-party SaaS applications with Okta (SSO and SCIM provisioning).
• Experience integrating Okta with Microsoft Entra ID / Active Directory and Workday for lifecycle events.
• Experience designing and operating joiner/mover/leaver lifecycle processes at scale.
• Experience partnering with Security teams to implement IAM controls and best practices.
• Experience providing tier 2 and tier 3 support for identity-related issues.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a structured, root-cause-driven approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with business, IT, and security stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Okta Certified Administrator, Consultant, or Master certifications.
• Experience building AI agents to automate Okta and IAM tasks, such as joiner/mover/leaver processes, access reviews, and self-service support.
• Experience scripting and integrating with REST APIs (e.g., Python, JavaScript) to extend Okta and IAM workflows.
• Experience with privileged access management (PAM) tools (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea, Keeper).
• Experience supporting IAM in regulated environments (e.g., SOX, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI).
• Familiarity with Zero Trust principles and conditional/adaptive access design.

By the Numbers

• Funded over $110 billion in loans.
• Raised over $1.2 billion in equity capital.
• Award-winning platform with accolades including:
• Banking Tech Award USA (2026): Best LendTech Solution
• Fintech Breakthrough Award (2026): Digital Mortgage Company of the Year
• NerdWallet Best of Award (2026): Best for Home Equity Loans
• Fintech Breakthrough Award (2025): Best Lending Innovation
• Yahoo! Finance (2025): Best Mortgage Lender for First-Time Homebuyers – Best for Quick Approval
• Yahoo! Finance (2025): Best Online Mortgage Lender
• Money Magazine (2025): Best for Fast Closing
• Forbes (2023): Best Online Mortgage Lender