Principal Security Engineer - IAM

Principal Security Engineer - IAM in Miami, FL at Lennar

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

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The Principal Security Engineer is the highest technical position within the security engineering team, responsible for driving the overall security strategy of the organization. This role is focused on designing cutting‑edge security solutions, with a strong emphasis on cloud security, and leading the organization’s response to the most complex security challenges.

A career with purpose.

A career built on making dreams come true.

A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

Your Responsibilities on the Team

• Define and lead the implementation of the organization’s security strategy, with a focus on Cloud Security, Identity Access Management, and all other aspects of Cybersecurity
• Architect and oversee the deployment of IAM solutions across both on‑premise and cloud environments, ensuring they meet the highest standards of security
• Lead the most complex security assessments, including threat modeling, red teaming, and cloud security reviews
• Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure that security initiatives align with the organization’s strategic goals and risk appetite
• Act as the technical lead for large‑scale security projects, coordinating cross‑functional teams to ensure successful delivery
• Architect and implement solutions across workforce IAM, PAM, and customer IAM ecosystems
• Provide thought leadership in adopting passwordless authentication, passkeys, adaptive MFA, and AI‑driven access orchestration strategies
• Engineer integrations with Agentic AI tools for intelligent decisioning, policy enforcement, and autonomous identity lifecycle operations
• Develop and implement automated provisioning/deprovisioning workflows
• Ensure integration of IAM with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and SaaS applications
• Mentor and develop the skills of senior security engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline; Master’s degree is highly preferred
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 10 years in security engineering, with significant expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Project Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading large‑scale IAM initiatives and formulating security strategies for complex organizations
• IAM Solutions
  • Identity Providers (such as Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Ping, ForgeRock)
  • Identity Governance & Administration (SailPoint, Saviynt)
  • Privileged Access Management (CyberArk, Delinea, HashiCorp Vault)
  • Customer IAM (Auth0, PingOne—preferred)
• Protocols & APIs: Deep understanding of federation protocols (SAML, OAuth2.0, OIDC), SCIM, and RESTful APIs
• Directory Services & Cloud IAM: Hands‑on experience with Active Directory, LDAP, and cloud IAM solutions (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Security Frameworks: Solid foundation in Zero Trust architecture and contemporary security standards
• Automation: Proficient in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, Java, or RESTful APIs
• Recognized industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or equivalent credentials
• Exceptional leadership and communication abilities, capable of influencing executive decision‑makers and directing cross‑functional teams

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements

This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the incumbent to have the ability to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 25 lbs. Finger dexterity is necessary.

This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Life at Lennar

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well‑being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments. To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations. From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies. Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day. At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.