Senior Operations Reliability Engineer IAM
Job Summary
Be the one building AI-powered experiences where they matter most
At Genesys we help organizations create better customer experiences through AI-powered experience orchestration. Our platform connects people systems data and AI to help organizations deliver more personalized service improve operational efficiency and build stronger customer relationships.
Help build support and operate technology used by more than 8000 organizations in over 100 countries moving AI from possibility to production in real-world enterprise environments every day.
Role Overview:
Drive the reliability and resilience of enterprise identity services that enable secure access for a global workforce. This role ensures authentication provisioning and identity lifecycle processes operate seamlessly across critical platforms directly impacting employee productivity and security posture. You will own operational excellence across IAM systems combining deep technical expertise with data-driven insights to reduce friction improve detection accuracy and accelerate resolution.
At Genesys this work supports how organizations connect with their customers through secure uninterrupted access to the tools they rely on every day. You will also gain exposure to advanced automation observability and AI-driven reliability initiatives positioning you for growth into higher-impact engineering roles.
Location: Remote within Canada but ability to work in Eastern Time (ET)
Key Responsibilities:
Own end-to-end resolution of IAM-related incidents driving rapid recovery and minimizing business disruption
Monitor and analyze observability and AIOps signals to detect authentication failures provisioning delays and emerging identity risks
Correlate events across IAM platforms and dependent systems to identify root causes and accelerate incident resolution
Improve signal quality by refining alert thresholds suppression logic and detection rules to reduce operational noise
Validate and enhance automated remediation workflows to increase system resilience and reduce manual intervention
Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen IAM reliability across cloud network security and endpoint ecosystems
Ensure accuracy and integrity of identity event data to enable effective monitoring reporting and automation
Drive continuous improvement by contributing to post-incident analysis and identifying scalable fixes for recurring issues
Support identity lifecycle processes by resolving failures and optimizing provisioning and deprovisioning workflows
Contribute to onboarding readiness for new applications by ensuring IAM monitoring and operational requirements are met
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering IT or equivalent practical experience
5 years of experience in IAM operations identity platforms or enterprise IT operations
Strong written and verbal English communication skills for collaboration in global operational environments
Strong expertise in IAM concepts including authentication authorization SSO provisioning and identity lifecycle management
Hands-on experience administering and supporting Okta in enterprise environments
Working knowledge of Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID for identity and access operations
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot SSO provisioning workflows authentication failures and certificate issues
Solid understanding of incident management event correlation and troubleshooting methodologies
Experience working across cross-functional teams in complex operational environments
Strong analytical and communication skills to translate technical issues into actionable insights
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell or REST APIs
Familiarity with observability platforms AIOps tools and event management systems
Exposure to automation frameworks and self-healing system design
Understanding of identity integrations across SaaS platforms and cloud environments
Interest in advancing skills in automation engineering and proactive reliability practices
Additional Information:
- Working Hours: This role follows local hours of 8 AM 5 PM Eastern Time (ET).
- On-Call Support: Participation in a shared rotational on-call schedule is required.
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Compensation:
This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidates experience qualifications skills and location. This role might also be eligible for a commission or performance-based bonus opportunities.
$92000.00 - 120800.00Working at Genesys
- AI at enterprise scale Build support and operate AI-powered technology used by more than 8000 organizations worldwide. 150new AI features were released in the last fiscal year.
- A flexible-first culture Join a global team of nearly 7000 employees with flexible ways of working designed to help people do their best work.
- Growth in the AI era Build future-ready skills through mentorship learning programs leadership development and education support.
- Time to recharge and give back Benefits include paid volunteer time August Free Fridays well-being resources and regionally tailored programs for employees and their families.
- Recognized globally Genesys is Great Place to Work certified in 17 countries and 94% of employees are proud to tell others they work at Genesys.
Learn more about our culture AI innovation and sustainability commitments through our Careers site and Sustainability Report.
What Happens After You Apply
After you apply heres what you can typically expect:
- Our Talent Acquisition team reviews your application with the hiring team.
- A Talent Acquisition Partner will review your application and if your background is aligned schedule a Zoom interview.
- Next youll meet the hiring manager and other members of the interview team.
- We aim to keep the process focused and respectful of your time with no more than five interviews in most cases.
- After interviews are complete our team will follow up with the final steps.
Every application is reviewed by a person. Response times may vary by role and location but our team will keep you informed throughout the process.
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About Genesys:
Genesys empowers more than 8000 organizations worldwide to create the best customer and employee Cloud is the Agentic Orchestration Platform that securely connects people systems data and AI across the enterprise with built-in governance and control. As a result organizations can drive customer loyalty growth and retention while increasing operational efficiency and teamwork across human and AI workforces. To learn more visit.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Every year, Genesys® delivers more than 70 billion remarkable customer experiences for organizations in over 100 countries. Through the power of the cloud and AI, our technology connects every customer moment across marketing, sales and service on any channel, while also improving emp ... View more