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July 14, 2026
Senior IAM Engineer
Senior • On-site
99,996 - 258,000 USD/yr
Washington, DC
SpaceXAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity.
We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence.
Work ethic, prioritization, and strong communication skills are important. Employees should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with teammates.
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to design, implement, and mature the enterprise IAM ecosystem. The role involves driving secure, scalable, and user-friendly identity solutions while collaborating closely with Security, Infrastructure, Application, and Engineering teams.
This is a high-impact, hands-on role focused on leading IAM initiatives from architecture and strategy through implementation and optimization.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement enterprise-grade IAM solutions across on-prem, cloud, and SaaS environments.
- Architect and deliver federation strategies using SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, and SCIM.
- Lead integration and optimization of IAM platforms including SailPoint, Okta, PingOne, and Microsoft Entra ID.
- Drive Identity Lifecycle Management (LCM), RBAC, PAM, and Just-In-Time access initiatives.
- Develop automation scripts and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
- Provide technical guidance, troubleshooting, and mentorship as the primary IAM SME.
- Collaborate with InfoSec, Compliance, and Engineering teams to meet security and regulatory requirements.
- Continuously improve IAM architecture, processes, and operational capabilities.
- Support cloud IAM strategies across AWS, GCP, and related platforms.
- Participate in on-call rotation and identity-related incident response.
Basic Qualifications
- 6+ years of hands-on Identity and Access Management experience.
- Strong understanding of Zero Trust, Least Privilege, ABAC, Adaptive Authentication, Continuous Access Evaluation, and ITDR.
- Expertise with SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM, and federation protocols.
- Experience architecting and implementing federation solutions.
- Hands-on experience with SailPoint, Okta, PingOne, and Microsoft identity solutions.
- Knowledge of AWS, GCP, Cloud IAM services, Terraform, and CI/CD practices.
- Strong programming and scripting skills in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Ability to lead technical initiatives from design through implementation.
This high-visibility role requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment while demonstrating ownership and collaboration.
Compensation and Benefits
$100,000 - $258,000 USD
- Equity package
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Additional discounts and perks
SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer.
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