Lead Identity Engineer – API, AI Gateways

Artificial IntelligenceArtificial IntelligenceFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+Since 1860H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

New York + 1 more

Posted

59 days ago

Salary

$120K - $175K / year

Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglishAWSAzureGraph QLJavaJenkinsPython

Job Description

• Lead the architecture of our next-generation API security and authorization platforms. • Leverage deep expertise in securing APIs and modern authorization standards (OAuth/OIDC) to architect the Model Context Protocol (MCP) Gateway. • Focus on building robust Authorization frameworks and API Governance layers that can scale to support high-velocity, complex access patterns of AI agents. • Drive the transformation of our security posture by extending robust API security controls to the emerging AI ecosystem. • Ensure that critical data sources are protected against unauthorized AI access by implementing Fine-Grained Authorization (FGA) and context-aware policies for safe adoption of Generative AI.

Job Requirements

8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5+ years focused on API Security, IAM, or Gateway implementations.
Deep, hands-on experience with any enterprise API Gateway technology (e.g., Kong, Apigee, AWS API Gateway, Azure API Management).
Expert-level knowledge of OAuth 2.0 (Client Credentials, PKCE, Authorization Code), OpenID Connect (OIDC), and API Security standards (OAS, REST, GraphQL security).
Strong backend coding proficiency in Java or Python.
Strong theoretical or practical knowledge of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) specifications.
Solid experience working with enterprise Identity Providers like Okta, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
Experience integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab.

Benefits

Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.