IAM Engineer

xAI•Austin, WA

About The Position

SpaceXSI is seeking an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to design, implement, and mature its enterprise IAM ecosystem. The role is a hands-on subject matter expert within the Information Security organization, responsible for secure, scalable, and user-friendly identity solutions in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The engineer will own complex IAM initiatives from strategy and architecture through implementation and optimization, partnering with Security, Infrastructure, Application, and Engineering teams. The position calls for someone who takes ownership, works collaboratively, is comfortable with ambiguity, and can lead high-impact identity and security efforts.

Requirements

At least 3 years of hands-on experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM).

Nice To Haves

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, including SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM, and other federation protocols.
Proven 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 AWS, GCP, cloud IAM services, Terraform, and CI/CD practices.
Strong scripting and programming skills in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript, including 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 IAM solutions across on-premises, cloud, and SaaS environments.
Architect and deliver end-to-end federation strategies using SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM, and other modern protocols.
Lead integration and optimization of IAM platforms, including SailPoint, Okta, PingOne, and Microsoft Entra ID.
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 using Terraform to improve provisioning, governance, and operational efficiency.
Serve as the primary IAM subject matter expert by providing technical guidance, troubleshooting complex issues, and mentoring team members.
Collaborate with Information Security, Compliance, and Engineering teams to meet audit, regulatory, and security requirements.
Continuously improve IAM architecture, processes, and capabilities.
Support cloud IAM strategies across AWS, GCP, and other platforms.
Participate in an on-call rotation and incident response related to identity systems.