Security Infrastructure Engineer
This role designs, builds, and operates identity and access management systems that scale across cloud infrastructure, SaaS platforms, and internal services at AI companies. Engineers here balance automation with compliance, implementing SSO consolidation, RBAC models, and lifecycle management while reducing access sprawl and supporting rapid business growth. They work at the intersection of security governance and operational efficiency, partnering with infrastructure, IT, and compliance teams to embed least-privilege access into AI development workflows and multi-cloud environments. The role sits within security or infrastructure teams and demands expertise in identity platforms like Okta, cloud IAM services, and scripting automation to protect critical assets while enabling researchers and engineers to move quickly.
Skills
What companies are looking for in this role.
Designing and implementing identity and access management systems including single sign-on, role-based access control, and provisioning automation
Architecting and deploying zero-trust security models and network access frameworks
Designing and enforcing security policies, standards, and compliance frameworks
Building automation workflows and infrastructure-as-code for security and IT operations
Managing cloud infrastructure security across multiple cloud providers and implementing security controls
Conducting security assessments and vulnerability management across infrastructure
Implementing and managing endpoint security including device management and mobile device management
Managing compliance initiatives and preparing audit evidence
Managing SaaS security and governance including vendor consolidation and shadow IT elimination
Implementing data loss prevention and data protection controls across endpoints and platforms
Managing identity governance and access reviews at scale
Integrating security tools and platforms with enterprise infrastructure and monitoring systems
Validating, standardizing, and deploying security technology platforms
Designing secure-by-default systems and embedding security into infrastructure lifecycle
Implementing just-in-time and just-enough access models to eliminate standing privileges
Securing AI and agentic systems including agent governance and secure gateways
Hardening non-human identities including service accounts and workload credentials
Collaborating across teams to embed security throughout the infrastructure and development lifecycle
Balancing security requirements with operational efficiency and user experience
Mentoring and training team members on security best practices and infrastructure hardening
Communicating technical security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Maintaining documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures
Leading and scaling security infrastructure teams
Technology
The tools and technologies that define this role.
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