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IAM Engineer

xAI· Information Security
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Hybrid (Palo Alto, CA; Austin, TX; New York, NY; Washington, DC)$100k - $258kfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior IAM Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and maturing SpaceXSI's enterprise IAM ecosystem. Owns complex IAM initiatives end-to-end, collaborating with Security, Infrastructure, Application, and Engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement enterprise-grade IAM solutions across on-prem, cloud, and SaaS environments.
  • Architect and deliver end-to-end federation strategies using SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM.
  • Lead integration and optimization of IAM platforms including SailPoint, Okta, PingOne, Microsoft Entra ID, and other tools.
  • Drive Identity Lifecycle Management (LCM), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Just-In-Time access initiatives.
  • Develop automation scripts and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) to improve provisioning, governance, and operational efficiency.
  • Serve as the primary IAM SME, providing technical guidance, troubleshooting, and mentoring.
  • Work with InfoSec, Compliance, and Engineering to meet audit, regulatory, and security requirements.
  • Continuously improve IAM architecture, processes, and capabilities in a dynamic environment.
  • Support cloud IAM strategies across AWS, GCP, and other platforms.
  • Participate in on-call rotation and incident response related to identity systems.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in Identity and Access Management.
  • Thorough understanding of IAM principles and modern security concepts (Zero Trust, Least Privilege, Adaptive/Risk-Based Authentication, ABAC, Continuous Access Evaluation, ITDR).
  • Strong expertise in IAM protocols and standards: SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM, and federation protocols.
  • Experience architecting and implementing end-to-end federation solutions.
  • Hands-on experience with SailPoint, Okta, PingOne, and Microsoft identity solutions.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS and GCP), Cloud IAM services, Terraform, and CI/CD practices.
  • Strong scripting/programming skills in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript for IAM workflows, automation, and integrations.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives from design through implementation.

Skills

Required:Identity and Access ManagementFederation and ProtocolsIAM PlatformsCloud PlatformsInfrastructure as CodeProgramming/Scripting

Benefits

  • equity
  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short & long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • various other discounts and perks
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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