The Nuclear Company · 19 hours ago
Principal Digital Identity Engineer
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$198K/yr - $228K/yr
12+ years expThe Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. The Principal Digital Identity Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-level digital identity and access management systems, ensuring secure access to digital resources across the organization.
Clean EnergyElectrical DistributionNuclear
Responsibilities
Design and architect enterprise-wide digital identity management solutions including identity governance, access management, and authentication systems
Lead implementation of IAM platforms, single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and privileged access management (PAM) solutions
Develop and maintain identity lifecycle management processes from provisioning to de-provisioning
Establish standards for identity federation, directory services, and authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP)
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for identity management and data protection
Implement security best practices for identity verification, authentication, and authorization
Conduct security assessments and risk analysis for identity systems
Develop policies and procedures for identity governance and administration
Drive adoption of modern identity management technologies including decentralized identity, biometrics, and zero-trust architectures
Automate identity processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual overhead
Evaluate and recommend new identity technologies and vendor solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
12+ years experience in identity and access management, information security, or related fields
5+ years in senior/lead engineering role with technical leadership
Expert knowledge of IAM platforms (Okta, Azure AD, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, SailPoint)
Deep understanding of authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, LDAP, Kerberos)
Proficiency in directory services (Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP)
Experience with privileged access management (PAM) and identity governance solutions
Strong understanding of cryptography, PKI, and certificate management
Knowledge of cloud identity services (AWS IAM, Azure AD, GCP Identity)
Experience with scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, or similar)
Understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls)
Knowledge of compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2)
Experience with zero-trust security models
Preferred
CISSP, CISM, CISA, or vendor-specific IAM certifications
Experience in highly regulated industries (nuclear, healthcare, finance, government)
Knowledge of emerging identity technologies (decentralized identity, blockchain-based identity, biometrics)
Experience with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Contributions to open-source identity projects or industry standards
Benefits
Competitive compensation packages
401k with company match
Medical, dental, vision plans
Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
Company
The Nuclear Company
The Nuclear Company enables the deployment of nuclear power plants at fleet-scale by integrating government and industry partners.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$46.3MKey Investors
Eclipse
2025-05-15Series A· $46.3M
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