xAI Senior IAM Engineer at xAI designs and implements enterprise IAM solutions across on-prem, cloud, and SaaS environments. The role includes leading federation strategies, managing identity lifecycle, and mentoring team members.
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
Qualification
Required
5+ years of hands-on experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Preferred
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
