Lead Identity Engineer – Api & Ai Gateways

S&P Global

Base: $120,000 – $175,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
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8+ years software engineering experience
5+ years api security and iam expertise
Deep knowledge of oauth 2.0 and oidc protocols
** S&P Global is seeking a Lead Identity Engineer to architect their next-generation API security and authorization platforms, focusing on securing APIs and modern authorization standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in API security, IAM, and backend development, particularly with OAuth/OIDC and enterprise API Gateway technologies. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the architecture of next-generation API security platforms to secure connections between enterprise data and AI agents.
  • Candidates will implement Fine-Grained Authorization and context-aware policies to ensure safe adoption of Generative AI within a secure digital supply chain.
  • S&P Global offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage, flexible downtime, continuous learning resources, and financial wellness programs.

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** S&P Global is seeking a Lead Identity Engineer to architect their next-generation API security and authorization platforms, focusing on securing APIs and modern authorization standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in API security, IAM, and backend development, particularly with OAuth/OIDC and enterprise API Gateway technologies. **

Salary

Base: $120,000 – $175,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health care, flexible time off, retirement planning, education matching

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years software engineering experience
  • 5+ years API Security and IAM expertise
  • Deep knowledge of OAuth 2.0 and OIDC protocols
  • Hands-on enterprise API Gateway implementation
  • Strong backend coding in Java or Python
  • Experience with Okta or Microsoft Entra ID
  • Knowledge of Model Context Protocol specifications

Nice-to-have

  • Fine-Grained Authorization implementation skills
  • Context-aware policy development
  • CI/CD pipeline security integration
  • Generative AI ecosystem adoption experience
  • High-performance microservices architecture

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 8+ years total software engineering experience
  • 5+ years focused on API Security or IAM
  • US citizenship or work authorization required

Work Rights

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