S&P Global

Lead Identity Engineer – API & AI Gateways

S&P Global

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: New JerseyNew YorkUnited States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $175,000 per year

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About the role

  • Lead the architecture of our next-generation API security and authorization platforms.
  • Drive the transformation of our security posture by extending our robust API security controls to the emerging AI ecosystem.
  • Architecting and governing the MCP Gateway to ensure that critical data sources are protected against unauthorized AI access.
  • Implement Fine-Grained Authorization (FGA) and context-aware policies to enable the safe adoption of Generative AI.

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.

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Hard skills
API SecurityIAMGateway implementationsOAuth 2.0OpenID ConnectJavaPythonModel Context ProtocolCI/CD pipelinesFine-Grained Authorization