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# IAM Security Engineer

- **Company:** CloudFlare
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Bash Shell, Software as a Service, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), OAuth, Role-Based Access Control, Openid Connect, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Systems Integration, TypeScript, Scripting, Large Language Models, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Cloudflare, Terraform
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/368986/iam-security-engineer-california-ca-san-francisco

## About the Role

Security engineers take part in a wide variety of tasks and projects in the team. One individual is not expected to know everything, but a working knowledge in several of the following areas is required: \n
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 * Strong understanding of identity federation (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, etc.)\n
 * Experience implementing Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions including lifecycle management, SCIM, birthright access (RBAC, ABAC), and access certifications\n
 * Demonstrated ability to build production-grade automation scripts and tools. Must possess hands-on engineering experience leveraging AI/LLMs to solve operational or technical challenges.\n
 * Experience with secure configuration of containerized application platforms (e.g. Kubernetes)\n
 * Advanced scripting experience (Python, TypeScript, Bash, etc.)\n
 * Experience implementing Zero Trust controls\n
 * Experience integrating with applications and SaaS solutions \n
 * Experience with Identity and Access Management policy application and enforcement\n
 * Experience working with Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR)\n
 * Experience working with infrastructure as code and configuration management tools like Terraform, Ansible, etc.\n

## Description

At Cloudflare, were not looking for people who wait for a polished roadmap; were looking for the builders who see the cracks in the Internet that everyone else has simply learned to live with. We value candidates who have the instinct to spot a "normalized" problem and the AI-native curiosity to create a solution using the latest tools. Our culture is built on iteration, leveraging AI to ship faster today to make it better tomorrow, while ensuring that every improvement, no matter how small, is shared across the team to lift everyone up. If youre the type of person who values curiosity over bureaucracy, and that AI is a partner in solving tough problems to keep the Internet moving forward, youll fit right in.