Cybersecurity Engineer - Identity Platform Engineer

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Skills and Competencies

• 3 to 7 years of hands-on experience designing and developing identity and access management solutions across authentication, authorization, and identity governance
• Strong software engineering or scripting experience using Python, Java, PowerShell, or similar languages    
• Proven experience building and integrating systems using REST APIs, SCIM, webhooks, and event-driven architectures
• Solid understanding of identity lifecycle management processes, including joiner, mover, and leaver workflows
• Knowledge of access control models such as RBAC and ABAC and modern authentication protocols including SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OIDC will be a plus
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP in a cloud-first environment
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git-based version control, automated testing, and modern engineering best practices
• Understanding of core security principles including least privilege, Zero Trust, segregation of duties, and auditability
• Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Responsibilities

Design, build, and scale secure, cloud-first identity and access management solutions that support a global enterprise and enable highly automated, reliable identity services.

• Design, develop, and enhance IAM capabilities across authentication, authorization, and identity governance
• Build and maintain integrations using REST APIs, SCIM, web services, and event-driven patterns
• Implement and optimize identity lifecycle processes, including provisioning, access requests, and deprovisioning
• Define and enforce access models aligned with business and security requirements
• Develop automation and reusable services to reduce manual effort and improve system reliability
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and version-controlled deployments for IAM services
• Enhance observability through logging, monitoring, alerting, and service health metrics
• Apply AI-driven and intelligent automation approaches to improve identity operations, access reviews, and anomaly detection
• Troubleshoot complex identity-related issues and drive root cause analysis and resolution
• Partner closely with security, engineering, and product teams to deliver integrated IAM solutions
• Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and support audit and compliance readiness

About the Team

The Identity and Access Management team is focused on building and operating a modern, scalable, and secure identity platform that supports Moody’s global workforce and technology ecosystem. The team partners closely with cybersecurity, engineering, and business stakeholders to deliver automated, cloud-first identity solutions that enable innovation while maintaining strong security, governance, and compliance standards.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.