Senior Machine Identity Security Engineer -AI governance

Skills:

Machine Identity (NHI) Governance, IAM, Secrets Management (HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault), Cloud Security (AWS/Azure/GCP), OAuth/OIDC/SAML, API Keys & Service Accounts, CI/CD & Automation, Identity Lifecycle Management, Cybersecurity, AI Security Governance, Monitoring & Alerting, Cross-Functional Collaboration

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Machine Identity Security Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and operationalization of Non-Human Identity (NHI) governance across enterprise environments.

This role sits at the intersection of Identity, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and AI governance , ensuring secure and scalable management of machine identities, service accounts, API keys, and secrets as organizations accelerate adoption of AI-driven systems.

You will play a critical role in enabling secure innovation by building governance frameworks, automation workflows, and operational processes for managing machine identities across cloud and enterprise platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

NHI Governance Platform Implementation

• Lead the end-to-end deployment of machine identity (NHI) governance platforms
• Integrate with cloud platforms, identity providers, SaaS tools, and enterprise systems
• Build dashboards, alerts, and reporting for real-time visibility into identity posture

Machine Identity Lifecycle Management

• Design and implement workflows for identity intake, classification, approval, and ownership
• Manage lifecycle processes including provisioning, credential rotation, access reviews, and decommissioning
• Identify and remediate orphaned or ungoverned credentials (API keys, tokens, service accounts)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Identity Management, Cloud Operations, Cybersecurity, and Engineering teams
• Translate security policies into automated controls and enforcement mechanisms
• Support AI and business teams in adopting governed, secure machine identity practices

Program Development & Operations

• Develop runbooks, standards, and documentation for machine identity governance
• Track and report on risk reduction, compliance, and operational maturity metrics
• Stay updated on emerging threats in AI and machine identity security

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in security engineering, identity management, or cloud infrastructure
• Hands-on experience with secrets management tools (e.g., HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault)
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with machine identities (service accounts, API keys, OAuth tokens)
• Knowledge of authentication protocols (OAuth, OIDC, SAML)
• Experience integrating security and identity solutions across enterprise environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across technical and business teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Non-Human Identity (NHI) governance platforms (e.g., Entro, Astrix, etc.)
• Exposure to AI/agent-based systems and authentication models
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or cloud security certifications
• Experience in media, publishing, or data-sensitive industries