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Senior Machine Identity Security Engineer -AI governance

Charlotte,NC

DatePosted : 4/28/2026 3:57:39 PM

JobNumber : DTS1017257705
JobType : Contract
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
Job Description

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

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