Identity Engineer

Office Location: Lower Manhattan, NY  (4 days per week in the office)

Accrete is a dynamic and innovative company focused on transforming the future of artificial intelligence. We specialize in creating advanced AI solutions that turn complex data into actionable insights, driving real-world impact for businesses and government organizations. Our team thrives on creativity and collaboration, working together to push the boundaries of AI technology.

At the core of our offerings are our AI agents, designed to autonomously analyze data, generate insights, and make intelligent recommendations. These agents help businesses streamline operations, improve decision-making, and also empower government entities to enhance security, intelligence, and operational efficiency

Accrete is building AI systems for high-stakes national security and enterprise use cases. As we pursue FedRAMP certification, strengthening our identity and access controls is a top priority.

We are seeking an Identity Engineer to design and implement a modern, least-privilege Identity and Access Management (IAM) program across our cloud infrastructure, internal tools, and development environments. This role will be hands-on and foundational—turning our IAM plan into reality and materially reducing identity compromise and insider threat risk.

You’ll work closely with our CISO, Principal Engineer, and Platform team to move us from broad, role-based access toward fine-grained, auditable, and policy-driven access controls aligned with federal security requirements.

• Implement and operationalize Accrete’s IAM strategy and roadmap, with a focus on least privilege and zero trust principles
• Design and deploy fine-grained access controls across:
  
  • Cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure
    
  • Developer environments and CI/CD pipelines
    
  • Internal tools and SaaS applications
    
• Break down overly broad role-based access into scoped, auditable permissions
• Own identity lifecycle management (joiner/mover/leaver workflows)
• Integrate IAM with logging, monitoring, and security tooling to support audits and incident response
• Partner with engineering to embed IAM controls into infrastructure-as-code and deployment workflows
• Support FedRAMP readiness and compliance, including documentation, evidence collection, and control implementation
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on identity risk, access design, and secure authentication practices

• 3–6+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management, Security Engineering, or Cloud Platform Engineering with deep IAM ownership
• Strong hands-on experience with IAM systems
• AWS experience required
• Strong experience with OKTA
• Experience designing and enforcing least-privilege access models at scale
• Familiarity with identity protocols and standards (SSO, SAML, OIDC, OAuth, MFA)
  Experience integrating IAM into CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, and SaaS ecosystems
• Comfort working in environments with compliance requirements (FedRAMP, SOC 2, NIST 800-53, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and drive implementation—not just design

• Direct experience supporting FedRAMP or other federal compliance programs
• Infrastructure-as-code experience (Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi)
  Background in security monitoring, detection, or insider threat programs

Identity compromise and insider threats represent our most significant security risks. This role directly addresses that risk by ensuring the right people have the right access—no more, no less—while enabling Accrete to meet federal security standards without slowing engineering velocity.

If you want to build identity systems that actually matter, this role is foundational to Accrete’s security posture and long-term success.

Salary Range: 100k-140k

The salary range provided reflects the estimated compensation for this role based on the expected qualifications and experience level. The final offer may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and alignment with role requirements.

You take full ownership and accountability for your work, consistently seeing projects through from inception to completion with a strong bias for action. Proactively identifying challenges, you drive solutions rather than waiting for direction, and hold yourself and others to the highest standards for delivering results. With strategic thinking and a problem-solving mindset, you make informed decisions leveraging data and expertise, always looking for ways to improve processes, optimize workflows, and enhance outcomes beyond your immediate responsibilities. 

You work seamlessly across teams, prioritizing shared goals and team success over individual credit. Engaged listening and open, candid communication are at the heart of your approach, ensuring alignment and synergy throughout the organization. You value diverse perspectives, seeking input from others to drive better results. By treating colleagues with respect and professionalism, you help build a culture of trust, supporting each other through challenges, celebrating successes, and constructively addressing conflicts to strengthen relationships and improve outcomes.

You are deeply excited about the transformative potential of AI and committed to contributing to a company shaping the future of work. With curiosity and a growth mindset, you continuously seek to learn, adapt, and stay at the forefront of new developments. Your enthusiasm for innovation drives you to explore new ideas, challenge the status quo, and find creative solutions that deliver meaningful impact. You approach your work with energy and a desire to advance both technology and the way we work.

Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Aligned with experience and market standards
• Comprehensive Insurance: Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
  401(k) Plan: Build your financial future with our retirement savings plan
• Flexible PTO & Hybrid Work: Take time off when needed and enjoy remote flexibility per company guidelines
  Growth & Development: Access professional learning opportunities and career advancement support
  Onsite Perks: Enjoy catered lunches, snacks, and a fully stocked kitchen
• Team Bonding: Company-sponsored happy hours and social events to connect and unwind