Solutions Engineer Identity & Security

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

As an employee of the Boston Fed, you will work to promote sound growth and financial stability in New England and the nation.

You will contribute to communities, the region, and the nation by conducting economic research, participating in monetary policy-making, supervising certain financial institutions, providing financial services and payments, playing a leadership role in the payments industry, and supporting economic well-being in communities through a variety of efforts.

The Boston Fed is one of 12 Reserve Banks and we serve all or parts of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Our mission is accomplished through our Bank's values: community, innovation, integrity, trust, leadership, and excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Solutions Engineer to join our Identity & Security Solutions Engineering team.

This advanced-level role is critical to supporting enterprise-wide security and identity initiatives, driving solution design, and delivering integrated strategies aligned with our Zero Trust and cloud modernization priorities.

It is anticipated that you will work onsite for this role.

If you currently reside within the First District it is expected to stay located within the district unless otherwise approved by your management and HR management. 

Key Responsibilities



* Develop and implement identity and security solutions across enterprise platforms.


* Lead creation of the Entra ID Governance roadmap, including lifecycle management, access governance, and provisioning modernization.


* Plan and integrate Microsoft Defender security capabilities to strengthen endpoint, identity, and cloud security posture.


* Define and operationalize Secrets Management and Non-Human Identity strategies for automation and cloud workflows.


* Drive adoption of passwordless and phishing-resistant authentication methods (PKI + FIDO).


* Advance Zero Trust identity and security tooling, ensuring dynamic access control and policy enforcement.


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align solution delivery with OCISO’s strategic objectives.

Required Qualifications



* Advanced-level experience in identity and security solution engineering.


* Strong knowledge of IAM modernization, Zero Trust principles, and Microsoft security ecosystem (Entra ID, Defender).


* Expertise in PKI, FIDO, and modern authentication technologies.


* Hands-on experience with cloud security, automation workflows, and secrets management.


* Ability to develop strategic roadmaps and lead complex solution planning.

Preferred Qualifications



* Familiarity with enterprise-scale security strategies and governance frameworks.


* Experience in risk reduction initiatives and threat protection planning.


* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Join Us?



* Drive high-impact identity and securit...