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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Access Engineer in Austin - **Company:** Energy Jobline - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Artificial Intelligence, Bash Shell, Software as a Service, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Identity and Access Management, Information Technology Operations, Python (Programming Language), OAuth, OpenID, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Systems Integration, Scripting, IT General Controls (ITGC), Okta, Software Troubleshooting, HR Software, Api Design, Workday - **Published:** September 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/senior-access-engineer-austin-31568362 ## About the Role Candidates should have 6+ years of experience in engineering, IAM automation, or enterprise infrastructure roles., * 6+ years of experience in & Access Management (IAM), Engineering, or related infrastructure/security engineering roles. * Strong hands-on experience with Okta Engine, Microsoft Entra ID, and Active Directory-integrated environments. * Deep understanding of authentication and federation protocols including SCIM, SAML, OAuth, and OIDC. * Experience building API-driven automations and scripting solutions using Python, Bash, or PowerShell. * Experience implementing and supporting SSO, MFA, and lifecycle provisioning workflows at enterprise scale. * Direct experience supporting ITGC/SOX audits and -related compliance controls. * Strong troubleshooting, systems integration, and cross-functional collaboration skills. * Okta Certification Nice-to-Haves * Experience integrating HRIS platforms such as Workday with systems. * Familiarity with conditional access frameworks, FIDO2, TOTP, and modern authentication/security controls. * Experience with observability, alerting, and operational monitoring for platforms. * Exposure to privileged access management (PAM) or zero trust initiatives. * Experience leveraging AI or workflow automation tooling to improve IT operations and workflows. * Prior experience mentoring engineers or contributing to architecture standards., Will be determined based on factors such as the selected candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, skill set, and other job-related considerations. ## Description We are seeking a Senior AI Automation & Engineer to lead and scale workforce automation across our enterprise environment. This role will own end-to-end lifecycle workflows, SSO/MFA integrations, and governance initiatives spanning HRIS, IdP, and downstream SaaS platforms. You'll partner closely with IT, Security, and Compliance teams to improve reliability, automation, and audit readiness across the stack while helping shape future-state architecture and operational standards., * Build and maintain lifecycle automations, including joiner/mover/leaver workflows and SCIM provisioning. * Own SSO and MFA integrations across enterprise SaaS applications. * Design and support integrations between HRIS, providers, and downstream systems. * Drive operational excellence for infrastructure through monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident response. * Partner with Security teams on conditional access policies, privileged access patterns, and governance controls. * Serve as a primary technical contributor for ITGC and SOX audit activities related to systems, including evidence collection, control walkthroughs, and remediation efforts. * Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards, tooling strategy, and automation best practices., * Operates autonomously across complex and automation initiatives. * Improves scalability, reliability, and audit readiness across the ecosystem. * Contributes strategic input into tooling, governance, and automation direction. * Raises the technical maturity of operations through automation and engineering best practices. ## Related Videos - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) - [Delegating the chores of authenticating users to Keycloak](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1558-delegating-the-chores-of-authenticating-users-to-keycloak) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) - [Advanced Cypress: custom assertions and tasks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/790-advanced-cypress-custom-assertions-and-tasks) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [IT Salaries in Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/286-it-salaries-in-austria)