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Staff Security Engineer - Identity

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We’re seeking an experienced Staff Security Engineer with a strong passion for Identity and Access Management(IAM) and proven expertise in cloud-native environments, particularly AWS. In this role, you’ll help shape and implement modern identity strategies to secure access across all of Marqeta’s systems and services—100% cloud-based, with no data center footprint.

Join us in building a secure, scalable, and frictionless IAM program where you’ll play a crucial part in:

  • Building and evolving our Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) capabilities.
  • Implementing Privileged Access Management (PAM) in a cloud-first (AWS-focused) environment.
  • Designing and architecting a Certificate Lifecycle Management solution that supports cloud-native workloads.
  • Driving integration of IAM across AWS services, SaaS platforms, and developer/DevOps pipelines.
  • Designing identity and access controls to protect AI/ML systems—ensuring secure access to training data, models, and inference APIs.

The Impact You’ll Have:

  • Develop and lead implementation of robust IAM strategies aligned with cloud-native architecture and security principles.
  • Expand and operationalize the IAM program across IGA, PAM, SSO, MFA, access management, secrets management, and certificate lifecycle.
  • Automate identity provisioning, de-provisioning, and access reviews using tools and infrastructure-as-code.
  • Design IAM integrations for AWS-native services (Lambda, EC2, S3, IAM, etc.), SaaS platforms, and third-party identity tools (e.g., Okta, CyberArk).
  • Promote and enforce least privilege and zero-trust principles through scalable access controls and policy automation.
  • Mentor junior engineers and serve as a technical lead for IAM-related projects.
  • Collaborate with Security, DevOps, and Infrastructure teams to embed IAM controls across the engineering lifecycle.
  • Stay ahead of emerging trends and continuously refine IAM strategy based on evolving cloud threats and compliance requirements.

Who You Are:

  • A minimum of 8 years related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 5 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
  • Strong experience with IAM tools (e.g., Okta, CyberArk, Ping, SailPoint).
  • Deep knowledge of IAM in cloud-native environments, especially AWS IAM, roles, policies, permissions boundaries, and federation.
  • Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
  • Familiarity with authentication and authorization protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, Kerberos).
  • Strong grasp of directory services like Active Directory, LDAP, and cloud-based alternatives.
  • Hands-on skills in scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to automate IAM operations.
  • Solid understanding of compliance standards: NIST, SOC 2, PCI DSS, etc.
  • Proven experience integrating IAM into CI/CD pipelines, secrets management, and DevOps workflows.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or IAM-specific credentials (e.g., CIAM/CAMS, CyberArk Certified, Okta Certified Consultant).
  • Experience with AWS technologies such as Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, Aurora, SNS, SQS, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, Code Pipeline, AWS Developer Tools, and IAM roles and permissions
  • Experience with DevOps tools and practices, including secrets management and CICD pipelines

Manager

  • Chetan Jha

Recruiter for this role

  • Kayla Osuna

Compensation and Benefits

Marqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working environment, whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex First, we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location. 

When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location. The new-hire base salary range for this position, reflected in CAD,  is: 141,900 - 177,400.

We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company.

Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta offers

  • Multiple health insurance options
  • Flexible time off – take what you need
  • Retirement savings program with company contribution
  • Equity in a publicly-traded company 
  • Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
  • Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development
  • Family-forming benefits and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave

About Marqeta

Marqeta is on a mission to change the way money moves. We’re one of the earliest enablers of embedded finance, a market opportunity sized up in the trillions. Our card issuing platform provides unprecedented flexibility and control for companies to issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payment operations in real time. Marqeta is powering the most well known brands in the new economy (Block, Cash App, Affirm, Instacart, Doordash, Uber, Walmart, etc). You don’t need to be a Payments expert to join the Marqeta Team, let us help you with that.  This is the opportunity of a lifetime to work with innovators around the world and unlock equitable financial access for all.


Marqeta’s Values

– Solve for the Customer: With a deep understanding of our customers' business and empathy for their needs, we deliver products and services that drive their success. Earning and keeping their trust guides everything we do.

– Do What's Right: Knowing businesses and livelihoods depend on us, we pursue solutions that disrupt responsibly and deliver high-quality results that our customers count on. We own our work from start to finish.

– Simplify and Innovate: We approach challenges with curiosity and take smart risks. Innovation comes from finding better, simpler ways to achieve extraordinary outcomes.

– Win as a Team: We succeed together by embracing diverse perspectives and pushing each other to raise the bar. We lead with humility and set aside hierarchy to work as a team.

– Make it Count: We drive forward with focus and agility. With a sense of urgency and purpose, we get the job done, and done right.


Equal Employment Opportunity, Accommodations and Privacy 

Marqeta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that gives consideration to all qualified applicants regardless of race, ancestry, national  origin, color, Indigenous, citizenship, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression marital status, family status, disability, veteran status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

Our dedication to diversity and inclusion extends beyond the categories above. Review Marqeta’s ESG Report to see that dedication in action. Fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected creates a stronger and more innovative team at Marqeta. We celebrate the unique contributions of each individual and empower all members of our organization. Join us in building a company where diversity thrives and everyone can be their authentic selves.

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