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Senior IT Engineer, Identity and Access Management

1Password logo1Password$117,000/yrRemote in Canada, United StatesFull-timePosted 1w ago

At $117k/yr, this role pays less than the $225k/yr midpoint for Identity & Access Management openings today (usual band $192k–$306k/yr).

The full posting

1Password is growing. We’ve surpassed $500M in ARR and we’re continuing to accelerate, earning a spot on the Forbes Cloud 100 for four years in a row and teaming up with iconic partners like Oracle Red Bull Racing.

About 1Password

At 1Password, we’re building the foundation for a safe, productive digital future. Our mission is to unleash employee productivity without compromising security by ensuring every identity is authentic, every application sign-in is secure, and every device is trusted. We innovated the market-leading enterprise password manager and pioneered Unified Access Management, a new cybersecurity category built for the way people and AI agents work today. As one of the most loved brands in cybersecurity, we take a human-centric approach in everything from product strategy to user experience. Over 180,000 businesses, from Fortune 100 leaders to the world’s most innovative AI companies, trust 1Password to help their teams securely adopt the SaaS and AI tools they need to do their best work.

If you're excited about the opportunity to contribute to the digital safety of millions, to work alongside a team of curious, driven individuals, and to solve hard problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, then we want to hear from you. Come join us and help shape a safer, simpler digital future.

As a Senior IT Engineer on the IT Engineering team, you’ll shape how identity and access work across 1Password. You’ll lead Identity and Access Management (IAM) initiatives, improve our Okta environment, and help expand Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled workflows across IT. Your work will make secure access simpler and more reliable, helping advance 1Password’s mission to create a safer, simpler digital future for everyone.

How we’re using AI today

Our Engineering, Product, and Design teams are thoughtfully integrating AI across the full software and product development lifecycle to move faster without sacrificing quality or security. In practice, that looks like engineers using AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate reviews and catch bugs earlier, product managers synthesizing user research at scale, and designers rapidly prototyping and iterating with AI-generated mockups. We approach AI the same way we approach security: with clear principles, human accountability at every consequential decision point, and rigorous evaluation before anything ships to customers.

This is a remote opportunity within Canada and the US.

What we're looking for

  • Bring substantial experience in a technical IT role, including experience in IT engineering or systems administration.
  • Administer Okta or a comparable Identity Provider (IdP), such as Microsoft Entra ID, in a production environment.
  • Apply identity protocols including Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), OpenID Connect (OIDC), and System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM) to connect applications.
  • Build integrations and automation using Representational State Transfer (REST) APIs and scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
  • Use infrastructure or configuration as code with Git-based workflows, including pull requests and code review.
  • Demonstrate experience applying AI to accelerate or replace team workflows, while managing project timelines, risks, stakeholder communication, and organizational change.
  • Bring experience managing an IdP with Terraform, using 1Password Enterprise and Device Trust, or supporting Service Organization Control 2 (SOC 2), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), or ISO 27001 audits.

What you can expect

  • Operate and improve Okta, including tenant configuration, policies, lifecycle management, and complex identity issues.
  • Lead IAM initiatives from concept through rollout, including role-based access control, access reviews, and onboarding and offboarding automation.
  • Build safeguards that make identity and access changes safer to deploy and easier to audit.
  • Design durable application integrations using SAML, OIDC, SCIM, and custom API work where needed.
  • Simplify access requests and employee lifecycle processes so secure workflows are also efficient workflows.
  • Partner with IT, Security, and Device Infrastructure teams to plan rollouts, manage risk, establish identity practices, and support audit and compliance work.
  • Participate in the on-call rotation and provide clear guidance on identity and access questions across 1Password.

USA-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $117,000 USD and $164,000 USD, plus immediate participation in 1Password's benefits program (health, dental, 401k and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, an equity grant and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs.

Canada-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $103,000 CAD and $144,000 CAD, plus immediate participation in 1Password’s generous benefits program (health, dental, RRSP and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, an equity grant and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs.

At 1Password, we approach each individual's compensation with a promise of fair market value and internal equity commensurate with experience and specific skill set.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Our culture

At 1Password, we prioritize collaboration, clear and transparent communication, receptiveness to feedback, and alignment with our core values: keep it simple, lead with honesty, and put people first.

You’ll be part of a team that challenges the status quo, and is excited to experiment and iterate in search of the best solution. That said, 1Password is not for everyone . Our work is demanding, we strive for excellence, and the pace is fast. We need people who are keen to take on challenging problems, who seek feedback to grow, and who are driven to make an impact. If you're looking for a place where you can settle into a comfortable routine, this might not be the right fit for you. We’re looking for individuals who are proven experts in their fields, as well as those who are highly adaptable, can thrive in ambiguity and through change, are curious, and above all deliver results.

How we work with AI

We are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology - including AI - to achieve our mission. We also understand that thinking critically about AI in its current forms will help us create better solutions for our customers and ourselves with its future forms, which will help us continue to close the gap between security and privacy and achieve our mission. We want team members at all levels to take the approach of actively learning AI best practices, identifying opportunities to apply AI in meaningful ways, and driving innovative solutions in their daily work. Embracing the future of AI isn't just encouraged - it's an essential part of how we will be successful at 1Password.

This approach extends to our hiring process - candidates are welcome to use AI tools responsibly and thoughtfully during the application process. To us, this means we do ask that you join live interviews without using AI tools so we can get to know how you communicate, solve problems, and collaborate with others.

Our approach to remote work

We believe in the power of remote work, but recognize that in-person connection is important to help us achieve our mission. While we are a remote-first company, travel for in-person engagement is a part of almost all roles, and we require our employees to be ready and willing to take part. Frequency will depend on role and responsibilities, and may include, but is not limited to: annual department-wide offsites, team meetings, and customer/industry events.

What we offer

We believe in working hard, and rewarding that hard work through our benefits. While not an exhaustive list, here is a glance at what we currently offer:

Health and wellbeing 👶 Maternity and parental leave top-up programs 🩺 Competitive health benefits 🏝 Generous PTO policy

Growth and future 📈 RSU program for most employees 💸 Retirement matching program 🔑 Free 1Password account

Community 🤝 Paid volunteer days 🏆 Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly 🌎 Remote-first work environment *Some roles in our GTM team are currently being hired for in-person hybrid work in Toronto and Austin. These roles will specify on the posting.

You belong here.

1Password is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that is built on trust, support and respect. We welcome all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, citizenship, education, languages spoken or veteran status. Be yourself, find your people and share the things you love.

Accommodation is available upon request at any point during our recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please speak to your talent acquisition partner or email us at nextbit@agilebits.com and we’ll work to meet your needs.

Remote work is a part of our DNA. Given that our company was founded remotely in 2005, we can safely say we're experts at building remote culture. That said, remote work at 1Password does mean working from your home country. If you've got questions or concerns about this, your talent partner would be happy to address them with you.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check that may consist of prior employment verification, reference checks, education confirmation, criminal background, publicly available social media, credit history, or other information, as permitted by local law.

1Password uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies, including natural language processing and predictive analytics, to assist in the initial screening of employment applications and improve our recruitment process. See here for the latest third party bias audit information. If you prefer not to have your application assessed using AI/ML features, you may opt out by completing this form . For additional information see our Candidate Privacy Notice .

Where you can work

This role is 100% remote, for applicants located in Canada and United States.

Text as 1Password published it; last compared with the original on 11 Nov 2026.

The application

Your details, CV and LinkedIn, then 16 questions (4 written).

Have readyCVLinkedInGitHub (optional)Portfolio (optional)Website (optional)Cover letter (optional)
  1. 1.
    X (formerly Twitter) URLShort answer · optional
  2. 2.
    Do you have any close personal relationships (e.g. family members, domestic partners, friends, etc.) currently working at 1Password that might create a conflict of interest (or the perception of one)?Yes or no
  3. 3.
    If you responded "yes" to the question above, please briefly describe the nature of the relationship. Your response will be kept confidential and will not automatically disqualify you from consideration.Written answer · optional
  4. 4.
    Current job title?Short answer
  5. 5.
    What is the beginning of your desired annual base salary range? (please format with no commas, i.e. $50000, £50000)Short answer
  6. 6.
    What is the end of your desired annual base salary range? (please format with no commas, i.e. $70000, £70000)Short answer
  7. 7.
    Do you have experience in cybersecurity SaaS?Yes or no
  8. 8.
    Size of company you have worked for most recentlyPick one: >100 · 101-999 · 1000-2499 · 2500-4999 · 5000+
  9. 9.
    Why 1Password?Written answer
  10. 10.
    I understand that 1Password offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory completion of a background check.Pick any: I understand
  11. 11.
    In 3-4 sentences please describe how you’d decide whether an AI-driven workflow is safe enough to touch access decisions.Written answer
  12. 12.
    What brought you to this job postingPick one (24 options)
  13. 13.
    If you responded "other" to the question above, let us know how you found this job postingWritten answer · optional
  14. 14.
    Are you a former 1Password employee?Yes or no
  15. 15.
    This role requires you to already be legally authorized to work in the countries listed in the job posting and 1Password will not be offering work authorization, relocation assistance, or sponsorship/transferring of a visa. Do you live in,Yes or no
  16. 16.
    Interested in learning more about exciting careers at 1Password? Check this box to sign up. You can unsubscribe at any time.Pick any: Yes · optional

Taken from 1Password's application form as it stood on 11 Nov 2026.

The employer: 1Password

1Password sells password management and device and access security; its own security hiring covers incident response, infrastructure, IAM, GRC and product security leadership.

Pay and benefits: Distributed US and Canadian employment at a privately held company.

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