Senior Security Engineer, Identity and Access Management (IAM)
K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA
Posted 28 days ago · $150,000 - $220,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days K2 Space 's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 78% of K2 Space 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at K2 Space
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 220 open
- Hiring momentum
- 244 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from K2 Space 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for K2 Space .
About this role
As a Senior Security Engineer focusing on Identity and Access Management (IAM) at K2, you will design, build, and manage the identity platform that governs authentication and authorization across various environments. Your responsibilities include implementing modern authentication standards, automating identity lifecycle management, and managing privileged access. You will also collaborate with security operations to address identity threats and mentor junior team members.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of K2 Space as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of experience in identity and access management, security engineering, or infrastructure engineering
- Hands-on experience administering an enterprise identity provider (e.g., Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Ping, or Google Identity)
- Strong working knowledge of identity protocols and standards, including SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM, LDAP, and Kerberos
- Experience designing and implementing identity lifecycle automation, RBAC or ABAC access models, and access review processes
- Experience with privileged access management and secrets management
- Experience with cloud IAM in AWS, Azure, or GCP
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering
- Identity certifications such as Okta Certified Administrator or CISSP
- Experience managing identity resources with infrastructure as code
- Experience with policy-as-code frameworks
- Experience with identity threat detection and response
What you get
- Base salary range of $150,000 - $220,000
- Equity in the company
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, and paid parental leave
Worth weighing
- Fast-paced environment may require adaptability and quick decision-making
- High visibility of the position necessitates strong interpersonal skills
- Role involves managing sensitive systems and information under export control regulations
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Listed by K2 Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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