Technical Lead, Identity & Access Management
Applied Intuition is seeking a hands-on Technical Lead to oversee the end-to-end identity architecture, encompassing foundational Identity Provider (IDP) structures, privileged access, secrets management, and access governance for AI agents. This senior individual contributor role offers broad technical scope and direct influence on identity engineering, security, and compliance outcomes within the organization.
In this position, you will define the long-term Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategy, roadmap, and operating model across the enterprise and product ecosystem. Responsibilities include assessing and maturing the current-state IDP architecture, driving all identity systems toward Zero Trust principles, automating the full identity lifecycle beyond traditional joiner-mover-leaver processes, implementing and enforcing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for human and non-human identities at scale, and centralizing secrets management across cloud and enterprise environments. Additionally, you will design and deliver Privileged Access Management (PAM) for administrative accounts, implement scalable access management models for AI agents and bots, and collaborate with IT applications and infrastructure teams to enforce and enable Single Sign-On (SSO) across the enterprise.
The ideal candidate will have 8 to 12+ years of experience in identity engineering, security engineering, or a closely related discipline. Hands-on architecture or engineering experience in cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure is essential. A demonstrated track record of leading complex, cross-functional IAM programs from design through production is required. Deep expertise in modern IAM technologies, including directories (LDAP/AD), IDPs, federation, and authentication protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0), is necessary. Practical experience implementing Zero Trust identity models and PAM frameworks, along with a strong understanding of identity governance, IGA tooling, and role lifecycle management, is also expected. Hands-on experience with secrets management platforms (e.g., HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, GCP Secret Manager) and experience with non-human identity and machine identity management in large-scale environments are important. Excellent communication and influencing skills are crucial for making identity concepts accessible to non-technical audiences and driving alignment without authority.
Applied Intuition offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary ranging from $180,000 to $230,000 annually, equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Please note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on the jurisdiction of employment.
Joining Applied Intuition means becoming part of a company that is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, Applied Intuition creates the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. The company services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust Applied Intuition’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo.