Senior IAM Engineer at xAI

Austin, TX; Palo Alto, CA; Washington, D.C.

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We are looking for a Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maturing our enterprise IAM ecosystem. As a Senior IAM Engineer, you will serve as a key subject matter expert within the broader Information Security organization, driving secure, scalable, and user-friendly identity solutions in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Salary

USD 100,000 - 258,000

Requirements

Skills

  • 6+ years of hands-on experience in Identity and Access Management
  • Thorough understanding of IAM principles and modern security concepts, including Zero Trust, Least Privilege, Adaptive/Risk-Based Authentication, Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), Continuous Access Evaluation, and Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)
  • Strong expertise in IAM protocols and standards: SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM, and other federation protocols
  • Strong expertise in IAM and federation protocols, with proven experience in architecting and implementing end-to-end federation solutions
  • Hands-on experience with major IAM platforms, particularly SailPoint, Okta, PingOne, and Microsoft identity solutions
  • Strong working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS and GCP), Cloud IAM services, Terraform, and CI/CD practices
  • Strong scripting and programming skills in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript, with extensive experience developing IAM workflows, automation, and integrations
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and drive projects from design through implementation

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement enterprise-grade IAM solutions across on-prem, cloud, and SaaS environments
  • Architect and deliver end-to-end federation strategies using modern protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM)
  • Lead integration and optimization of key 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 complex issues, and mentoring other team members
  • Work closely with InfoSec, Compliance, and Engineering teams to meet audit, regulatory, and security requirements
  • Continuously improve IAM architecture, processes, and capabilities in a dynamic, fast-moving organization
  • Support cloud IAM strategies across AWS, GCP, and other platforms
  • Participate in on-call rotation and incident response related to identity systems

Technologies

SAMLOIDCOAuth 2.0SCIMSailPointOktaPingOneMicrosoft Entra IDMicrosoft identity solutionsAWSGCPTerraformCI/CDPythonJavaScriptTypeScript

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