Senior IAM Engineer at xAI

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

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The role seeks a Senior Identity and Access Management Engineer to design, implement, and mature enterprise IAM solutions. The engineer will serve as a subject matter expert within the Information Security organization, owning complex IAM initiatives from strategy to optimization and collaborating across teams. This high‑impact, hands‑on position requires strong technical leadership, scripting, and cloud IAM expertise.

Salary

R$ 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, Continuous Access Evaluation, and Identity Threat Detection and Response
  • Strong expertise in IAM protocols and standards: SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM, and other federation protocols
  • Experience 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
  • 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 IDTerraformPythonJavaScript/TypeScriptAWSGCP

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