IAM Cybersecurity Engineer Hybrid – Walnut Creek, CA

Our client, a prominent organization in the Information Technology sector, is looking for a skilled IAM Cybersecurity Engineer
. This permanent position is based hybrid in Walnut Creek, California, requiring 3 days in the office per week. This role is crucial for leading projects to design, implement, and enhance cybersecurity controls, thereby protecting a large and complex IT environment. You’ll be a key player in ensuring ongoing support, mentoring junior team members, and fulfilling routine cybersecurity tasks.

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• Great Pay: Opportunity to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan or other incentive plans, depending on your position, offering competitive compensation.
• 401k Matching: Benefit from a generous $1 for $1 company match, up to 6% of eligible earnings per pay period, securing your financial future.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access robust medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a wellness program and other comprehensive benefits.
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy paid holidays, promoting work-life balance.
• Paid Time Off: Team Members accrue paid time off monthly, and depending on your position, an additional 24 hours per year are earmarked for volunteer activities, encouraging community engagement.
• Collaborative Environment: Work in a collaborative environment where your contribution to providing exceptional service to members is highly valued.
• Free AAA Classic Membership: Receive a complimentary AAA Classic Membership, providing access to exclusive member benefits.
• AAA Product Discounts: Enjoy discounts on various AAA products, adding extra value.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program: Benefit from a Tuition Reimbursement Program, supporting your continuous learning and professional development.

The IAM Cybersecurity Engineer plays a pivotal role in strengthening the overall cybersecurity posture of Mountain West Group. Reporting to the Director, Cyber Security and Network Engineering, this position demands proficiency across all aspects of information security. You will provide ongoing support and mentorship to more junior team members, ensuring their growth and development, while also expertly fulfilling routine cybersecurity tasks.

A core responsibility includes rigorously testing the effectiveness of security controls and providing strategic advice to business partners on a wide range of cybersecurity topics.

As an IAM Cybersecurity Engineer, your responsibilities will blend hands‑on technical execution with strategic oversight and cross‑functional collaboration, ensuring the robust protection of a complex IT environment.

• Respond to Cybersecurity‑Related Requests: You will be the primary point of contact for responding to cybersecurity‑related requests
  , taking appropriate action, which includes meticulously approving, fulfilling, or rejecting requests
  . This requires careful assessment of security implications and working closely with business partners to meet their legitimate needs while maintaining security standards. Your judgment ensures that all access and changes adhere to strict security protocols.
• Manage and Maintain Cybersecurity Tools: You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of managing and maintaining cybersecurity tools
  . This encompasses applying necessary patches to keep tools updated and secure, as well as overseeing the onboarding and offboarding of these tools within the security ecosystem. Your diligence ensures that security tools are always operational, effective, and fully integrated into the security infrastructure.
• Manage Projects, Initiatives, and Changes: You will take a leading role in managing cybersecurity projects, initiatives,…