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Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer

Valar Atomics
Location
Torrance, California, United States
Posted
12 days ago
Department
IT & Enterprise Software
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in Identity & Access Management
  • Deep expertise in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • Strong experience implementing SCIM-based/API provisioning/deprovisioning integrations
  • Strong experience configuring SSO (SAML/OIDC) integrations
  • Experience mapping application roles and permissions to Entra ID security groups
  • Experience automating license assignment/management based on role, group, or department attributes
Nice to have
  • Experience with Palantir Foundry administration or platform governance
  • Experience with Polarion administration or ALM platform governance
  • Familiarity with identity governance tools
  • Experience with scripting/automation for identity workflows
  • Microsoft certifications such as SC-300 or AWS Certified Security – Specialty
What the job really is

The Senior IAM Engineer at Valar Atomics will be responsible for designing, integrating, and governing identity and access management across the enterprise, primarily using Microsoft Entra ID. Daily tasks include managing user provisioning and deprovisioning, configuring single sign-on integrations, and ensuring compliance with access governance policies. The role also involves collaborating with application owners to define access control models and troubleshooting identity-related issues.

Benefits
  • Competitive base salary
  • Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
  • Generous PPE stipend
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • The role requires deep expertise in specific tools, which may limit broader skill development
  • The company is in a high-impact startup environment, which can mean a fast-paced and potentially unstable work atmosphere
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