Security Engineer - IAM / Digital Identity
Location: Lisbon, Portugal (Hybrid - 1 day per week onsite)
Salary: €50,000 - €60,000 gross per year (depending on experience)
Employment type: Permanent
Right to work: Portuguese citizens or EU Blue Card holders only (no sponsorship)
We are looking for a Security Engineer with a strong focus on Identity and Access Management (IAM) to help design, build, and operate modern digital identity solutions. This role is centred on developing and integrating IAM components, SSO solutions, and secure access platforms within complex enterprise environments.
You'll work hands-on across implementation, operations, and support, collaborating closely with engineers and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable identity solutions.
What you'll be doing
Designing, implementing, and integrating IAM and digital identity solutions
Building and supporting SSO, authentication, authorization, and access management components
Integrating IAM platforms with applications, APIs, and customer environments
Implementing and managing secure identity workflows and access policies
Supporting and operating IAM solutions in production (2nd & 3rd line support)
Managing releases, changes, and upgrades of IAM services
Operating, monitoring, and maintaining IAM platforms across cloud and on-prem environments
Developing tooling for monitoring, CI/CD, automation, and early issue detection
Collaborating with software engineers and security specialists on IAM-focused projects
Participating in a rotating on-call schedule (24/7 support model)
What we're looking for
Experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM) or digital identity engineering
Hands-on exposure to SSO, authentication protocols, and access control concepts
Solid Linux skills and understanding of networking and security protocols (TCP/IP, TLS, HTTP/S)
Experience with cloud platforms, containers, and modern application architectures
Familiarity with identity standards such as SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, LDAP (strong plus)
Experience deploying and operating production systems with a DevOps mindset
Scripting or programming experience (e.g. PowerShell, Java, JavaScript, SQL, or similar)
Database knowledge (SQL, MariaDB, etc.) is beneficial
Strong communication skills and confidence working with customers and stakeholders
Structured, analytical, and reliable approach to problem solving
What's on offer
Competitive salary depending on experience
Strong benefits package
Hybrid working model with flexibility
Continuous learning and development opportunities in IAM and security engineering
Supportive, collaborative engineering culture with flat hierarchies
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