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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer - **Company:** 1X, LLC - **Location:** San Carlos, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $235,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Amazon Web Services, Authentication Protocols, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Business Systems, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), OAuth, OpenID, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Phishing, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Okta, Operational Systems, SailPoint - **Published:** June 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2e630638afb12313 ## About the Role Do you have experience in SaaS platforms?, * Deep expertise with IAM platforms such as Okta, Azure AD, SailPoint, or equivalent identity systems * Strong understanding of authentication protocols including SAML, OAuth, OIDC, and SCIM * Experience building scalable joiner/mover/leaver (JML) automation workflows and identity governance processes * Strong operational mindset with the ability to balance security, usability, and scalability * Excellent cross-functional communication and ability to operate independently in high-growth startup environments, * 7+ years of experience in IAM, enterprise identity engineering, or access governance roles * Hands-on experience administering enterprise identity providers and access management systems * Experience implementing MFA, RBAC, provisioning automation, and access review processes at scale * Strong scripting or automation experience using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar * Experience supporting cloud and SaaS environments across AWS, Azure, GCP, or equivalent platforms, * Experience supporting hardware, robotics, manufacturing, or operational technology (OT) environments * Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOC2, ISO 27001, or NIST * Experience integrating IAM into CI/CD, developer infrastructure, or engineering tooling environments * Exposure to endpoint management and device trust frameworks * Experience operating in fast-scaling startup environments ## Description The IT & Security team is responsible for building the secure operational foundation that enables 1X to scale globally across engineering, manufacturing, robotics operations, and corporate infrastructure. 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