[Remote] cybersecurity engineer senior, Identity Lifecycle and Authentication Services (Remote, US)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Starbucks is a company known for its commitment to connection and extraordinary leadership. They are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to enhance enterprise-wide Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, ensuring secure access to systems and data while contributing to the design of a resilient identity platform.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain identity services that support authentication, authorization, and lifecycle management across cloud and on-prem environments
• Contribute to the design and enforcement of Zero Trust principles across identity workflows
• Conduct technical evaluations, proof-of-concepts, and vendor assessments for identity-related tools and services
• Support the integration of technologies such as IGA, adaptive access controls and risk-based authentication mechanisms into Starbucks’ identity ecosystem
• Configure and implement identity solutions using protocols and standards such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SCIM
• Develop and maintain documentation, runbooks, and knowledge articles for identity services
• Participate in incident response and troubleshooting related to identity and access issues
• Collaborate with engineering, security, and business teams to integrate identity solutions into enterprise platforms and applications
• Partner with the Security Architecture team to ensure platform goals and security solutions align with business strategy and objectives
• Monitor threat intelligence feeds and reports, and develop remediation strategies based on findings
• Design and implement security controls that meet compliance requirements, including SOX, PCI, and internal controls
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional partners

Skills

• 5+ years of experience in information technology, with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), including workforce and B2B identity lifecycle management, and authentication processes
• Demonstrated experience deploying and managing cloud identity platforms like Microsoft Entra ID in complex-hybrid environments
• Solid understanding of identity standards and technologies such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, SCIM, and MFA
• Solid understanding of IAM principles, including user lifecycle management, provisioning with SCIM, and compliance frameworks
• Expertise in developing and executing enterprise-wide identity strategies and governance frameworks. Experience with IAM automation, including workflows, API integrations, and scripting (e.g. PowerShell)
• Deep knowledge on Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and fine-grained authorization including lifecycle management of non-human identities (NHIs)
• Proven ability to assess, mitigate, and respond to cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CIPM, or others focused on cybersecurity, IAM, data privacy or information risk management

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Family expansion reimbursement
• Paid vacation from date of hire
• Sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked)
• Eight paid holidays
• Two personal days per year
• Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• A discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
• Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
• Incentivized emergency savings
• Financial well-being tools
• 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
• Student loan management resources
• Access to other educational opportunities
• Backup care
• DACA reimbursement

Company Overview

• Starbucks is a restaurant chain that serves handcrafted ready-to-drink beverages, including coffee, tea, juices, and snack food items. It was founded in 1971, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.starbucks.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

• Starbucks has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 144 in 2025, 140 in 2024, 153 in 2023, 177 in 2022, 146 in 2021, 149 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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