Security Engineer (Identity Security) Any Engineer Intern Remote

Ever since we started in 2007, Sunrun has been at the forefront of connecting people to the cleanest energy on Earth. It’s why we’ve become the #1 home solar and battery company in America. Today, we’re on a mission to change the way the world interacts with energy, and we’re building a company and brand that puts power at the center of life. And we’re doing it by designing a dynamic culture where employee development, well-being, and safety come first. We’re unlike any other solar company. Our vertically integrated model gives us total control over every part of the energy lifecycle – from sale through installation and beyond – so you can find endless opportunities for growth. Come join a career you can grow in and a culture you can run with.

This position is primarily remote, with occasional visits to a local office or our corporate headquarters for team-building, training, and collaborative project work. These on-site sessions are designed to strengthen connections, share insights, and ensure a seamless experience for our team and customers. Equipment pick-up from a local branch will be required. We will provide advance notice whenever on-site attendance is required, making these times purposeful and rewarding.

Position Overview: The Security Engineer specializing in Identity Security will focus on safeguarding Sunrun’s identity and access management (IAM) systems. You will implement and maintain controls to protect user identities, manage access permissions, and enhance the organization’s zero-trust architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage identity security solutions, including Okta, AWS IAM, AWS Organizations, and AWS Identity Center (SSO).
• Develop and enforce access control policies using IAM roles, policies, permission boundaries, and Service Control Policies (SCPs) to protect sensitive data.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to integrate zero-trust principles across AWS and enterprise environments.
• Monitor and respond to identity-related security incidents, leveraging AWS Security Hub, AWS CloudTrail, and Amazon GuardDuty.
• Conduct periodic reviews of IAM systems to ensure compliance with AWS best practices, CIS benchmarks, and internal security policies.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in identity and access management (IAM).
• Familiarity with zero-trust architecture principles.
• Knowledge of MFA, SSO, and related technologies.
• Experience with IAM tools and platforms (e.g., Okta, Entra ID).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Recruiter:
Kristina Sedjo (kristina.sedjo@sunrun.com)

Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to acts, such as The Equal Pay Transparency Act. It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation listed. Candidates in locations outside this local area may have a different starting salary range for this opportunity which may be higher or lower. Please speak with your recruiter to learn more.

Starting salary/wage for this opportunity:
119,838.13 to 143,805.76

Sunrun provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, a wellbeing program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, based on both company and individual performance, as well as short- and long-term incentives and program-specific awards. Compensation decisions will not be based on a candidate’s salary history. Please note: Employee benefits do not apply to our Fusion and Street Sales roles, which are 100% commission-based, (1099-NEC) positions.

This description sets forth the general nature and level of the qualifications and duties required of employees in this job classification, as well as some of the essential functions of this role. It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all essential duties and qualifications. If you have a disability or special need that may require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process or to perform this role if you are offered employment, please let us know by contacting us at candidateaccomodations@sunrun.com.

Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging drives our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. At Sunrun, we believe that empowering people and valuing their differences are essential for our mission of connecting people to the cleanest energy on earth. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal convictions, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.