S&P Global, formerly known as McGraw-Hill Financial, is a New York, New York-based company that provides credit ratings, analytical information, and benchmarks
Lead Identity Engineer – API, AI Gateways
Location
New York + 1 moreAll locations: New York | North Carolina
Posted
153 days ago
Salary
$120K - $175K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Lead Identity Engineer – API, AI Gateways
S&P Global
• Lead the architecture of our next-generation API security and authorization platforms. • Leverage deep expertise in securing APIs and modern authorization standards (OAuth/OIDC) to architect the Model Context Protocol (MCP) Gateway. • Focus on building robust Authorization frameworks and API Governance layers that can scale to support high-velocity, complex access patterns of AI agents. • Drive the transformation of our security posture by extending robust API security controls to the emerging AI ecosystem. • Ensure that critical data sources are protected against unauthorized AI access by implementing Fine-Grained Authorization (FGA) and context-aware policies for safe adoption of Generative AI.
Job 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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