Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer, Lead

Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company- delivering on Toyota's vision to move people beyond what's possible. At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM, OPT, F-1 CPT, ‘job flexibility benefits’ [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.) now or in the future.

You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Who we are looking for Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is seeking an experienced Lead Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to join our Information Security team. This role sets the technical direction for our SailPoint identity governance platform.

The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in both SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) and SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC) , and a technical leader who provides design oversight, ensures solutions are sound and aligned with TFS security standards and best practices, leads contractor and partner engineering teams, and provides direction to IAM engineers across the team.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead engineering delivery for SailPoint Identity (IIQ) and Identity Security Cloud (ISC) , ensuring solutions are built in alignment with established IAM architecture and design patterns, TFS security standards, and best practices.
• Provide technical oversight of both SailPoint IIQ and ISC environments, including configuration, integrations, and changes across both platforms.
• Lead technical reviews of engineering work, including identity profiles, sources, transforms, access profiles, roles, lifecycle states, and workflows, to ensure builds follow approved design patterns.
• Lead and oversee contractor and partner engineering resources, setting expectations, reviewing deliverables, and holding work to TFS quality and security standards.
• Provide technical direction, prioritization, and mentorship to IAM engineers, reviewing their configurations and code and building team capability in ISC.
• Enforce engineering standards, including code review, secure configuration, SDLC, and release readiness for SailPoint changes, in alignment with design patterns established by IAM Architecture.
• Lead application onboarding execution for connected and disconnected applications, including connector, Virtual Appliance, and provisioning configuration.
• Oversee the implementation of access request, certification, and separation-of-duties (SoD) capabilities to meet governance and regulatory requirements (SOX, GDPR, PCI-DSS).
• Serve as the technical escalation point for complex SailPoint configuration and engineering issues, and provide expert guidance during identity-related security incidents.
• Partner with IAM Architecture, Governance, Compliance, Cloud, Application, and IAM Operations teams to ensure engineering work aligns with approved designs, business needs, policy, and audit readiness.
• Identify engineering improvements and automation opportunities, staying current with SailPoint capabilities and IAM best practices to drive continuous improvement.

What you bring

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in Identity and Access Management, including expert-level engineering experience with SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC) .
• Proven experience leading technical design and architecture for enterprise identity governance solutions, including design review and approval.
• Experience leading or providing technical oversight of a migration from SailPoint IIQ to ISC , including hybrid coexistence models.
• Experience directing contractors, vendors, or systems integrator engineering teams and holding deliverables to defined quality and security standards.
• Deep expertise in identity lifecycle management, including joiner/mover/leaver workflows, access certification, policy automation, and HR system integration.
• Strong experience with ISC configuration, including transforms, cloud rules, workflows, connectors, Virtual Appliances, and SailPoint REST APIs.
• Strong understanding of Identity Governance concepts, such as role and access modeling, SoD policies, and risk scoring.
• Proficient in identity and access protocols including SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, and SCIM.
• Strong understanding of security best practices and compliance frameworks (SOX, GDPR, PCI-DSS), with experience translating them into engineering standards.
• Experience with Agile and SDLC practices and tools (Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow).
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and provide direction to engineers in complex IAM environments, with strong communication skills across technical and leadership audiences.
• Added bonus if you have
• Hands-on SailPoint experience, including Bean Shell rules, workflows, application onboarding, and certifications.
• SailPoint ISC certification or equivalent IAM/security certifications (e.g., CISSP).
• Experience integrating IAM solutions with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Familiarity with Okta or CIAM platforms such as ForgeRock, Okta Customer Identity, or Auth0.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field.

What we’ll bring

• During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute (if applicable)
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Belonging at Toyota
• Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star.
• Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
• Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com .