1Password - Senior Security Engineer

• Minimum of 5 years of combined experience in IT or security, with deep focus on corporate or enterprise identity and access management. • Strong hands-on experience administering and securing identity providers such as Okta or Google Workspace, including SSO, federation (SAML/OIDC), MFA, SCIM provisioning, and access governance. • Advanced understanding of identity security concepts and their application, including RBAC, conditional access, least privilege, JIT, identity lifecycle management, and identity’s role in securing SaaS platforms. • Experience working in a remote-first environment where identity and device posture form the basis of access control. Hands-on experience configuring or supporting conditional access policies, leveraging device posture signals (via tools such as Device Trust (Kolide), Iru (Kandji), Jamf, Intune, CrowdStrike, or SentinelOne), and working with ZTNA or modern VPN solutions (e.g., Tailscale, Twingate, Palo Alto Prisma Access, Zscaler). • Proven ability to design and deliver medium-to-large security initiatives, owning outcomes from planning through implementation and ongoing operation. • Experience using scripting, automation, and configuration as code (Python, Bash, Terraform, CI/CD) to scale identity operations and improve reliability; familiarity with SOAR platforms (Tines, Torq, Splunk) is a plus. • Ability to identify gaps in quality, testing, or documentation, and raise the bar for maintainability, observability, and operational excellence. • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to align cross-functional partners (IT Engineering, Procurement, GRC, Detection & Response) on priorities, risks, and timelines. • Demonstrated commitment to mentoring peers, sharing best practices, and contributing to a culture of shared ownership and continuous improvement. • Experience being customer zero - dogfooding security or identity products internally and providing actionable feedback to improve both internal workflows and customer-facing value. • What you can expect: • Lead medium-to-large identity security initiatives by taking loosely defined or ambiguous problem statements and turning them into well-scoped, executable projects, owning delivery from initial problem framing and technical design through implementation, rollout, and steady-state operation. • To operate as a technical leader by helping define the Corporate Security roadmap. • Design and implement scalable identity and access management solutions, including authentication, access controls, identity lifecycle management, and secure access to internal and SaaS systems. • Identify opportunities to improve the reliability, scalability, and maintainability of identity platforms, and drive those improvements through automation, configuration as code, and operational best practices. • Partner closely with IT Engineering’s Identity team to align on identity architecture, lifecycle processes, and platform ownership. • Collaborate with the rest of the Corporate Security team to ensure identity controls integrate cleanly into broader security initiatives. • Work cross-functionally with Procurement and GRC to align identity security solutions with vendor onboarding, compliance requirements, and organizational risk posture. • Provide technical leadership within the Identity Security squad, supporting other engineers through design reviews, feedback, and shared problem-solving. • Participate in security audits, tabletop exercises, and identity-related incident response, bringing an identity-focused perspective to broader Security Operations activities. • USA-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $153,000 USD and $214,000 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 $144,000 CAD and $202,000 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 AIWe 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. • Our culture • How we work with AI • This approach extends to our hiring process—candidates are welcome to use AI tools responsibly and thoughtfully during the application process.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 offerWe 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 accountCommunity 🤝 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. • Our approach to remote work