Senior Engineer - AI Security & Identity

Senior Security Engineer – Identity & AI Governance | Remote | 6-Month Contract As organizations accelerate the adoption of AI and automation, managing and securing machine identities (non-human identities such as service accounts, API keys, and automation credentials) is becoming critical. We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer to lead the implementation and operationalization of a machine identity governance program. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role working at the intersection of Identity, Cloud, Security, and Enterprise Applications. You will play a key role in building scalable processes and controls that enable secure adoption of AI and automation technologies while maintaining strong governance and visibility across systems. Key Responsibilities Machine Identity Governance & Platform Implementation Lead deployment and integration of a machine identity governance platform across cloud and enterprise environments Integrate with identity providers, SaaS applications, and internal systems Develop dashboards, reporting, and alerting to provide visibility into machine identity usage and risk Identity Lifecycle & Security Operations Establish workflows for onboarding and managing machine identities (service accounts, API keys, tokens, etc.) Define and support lifecycle processes including provisioning, rotation, access reviews, and decommissioning Identify and remediate unused, orphaned, or high-risk credentials Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with teams across Identity, Cloud, Security, and Engineering to implement scalable solutions Translate security requirements into automated, enforceable controls Support secure adoption of AI and automation technologies across the organization Program Development & Continuous Improvement Create and maintain documentation, runbooks, and operational standards Track key metrics related to risk reduction and program maturity Stay current on emerging trends in identity security and automation Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in security engineering, identity engineering, or infrastructure engineering Hands‑on experience with secrets management tools such as HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault Strong understanding of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Experience with authentication protocols such as OAuth, OIDC, SAML, or API key-based access Experience implementing or integrating security/identity tools in enterprise environments Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams Preferred Qualifications Experience with machine identity or secrets security platforms Exposure to AI/automation environments and how systems authenticate to services Relevant certifications (CISSP, CCSP, or cloud security certifications) Estimated Min Rate: $70.00 Estimated Max Rate: $100.00 Benefits Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week) MetLife Voluntary Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401K Retirement Savings Plan Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll Referral Bonus Programs Certification and training opportunities Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. By applying and submitting your resume, you authorize Yoh to review and reformat your resume to meet Yoh’s hiring clients’ preferences. To learn more about Yoh’s privacy practices, please see our Candidate Privacy Notice: #J-18808-Ljbffr