Identity Architect
Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond. For more information about Axiom Space, visit www.axiomspace.com.
Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Identity Architect who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.
Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Identity Architect who is a critical visionary responsible for designing and implementing a robust, resilient, and compliant identity ecosystem. This role ensures that every human and non-human entity interacting with Axiom Space digital and physical assets is verified, authorized, and audited. You will bridge the gap between high-level compliance requirements specifically NIST 800-53/171 and technical execution, ensuring that our identity fabric supports the protection of ITAR/EAR controlled technical data while utilizing FIPS 140-3 validated cryptographic modules.
Zero Trust Architecture Design: Design and maintain a Zero Trust identity framework that enforces granular access control, ensuring least privilege across on-premises, cloud, and orbital mission system
Regulatory Alignment: Architect identity solutions to meet NIST 800-53 (Security and Privacy Controls) and NIST 800-171 (Protecting CUI), specifically focusing on Identification and Authentication (IA) and Access Control (AC) families
- Where is this Identity Architect role based?
- The role is based in Remote (TX) and is open to remote candidates.
- What experience does Axiom Space expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a lead-level role, typically 7+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
- Where is Axiom Space headquartered?
- Axiom Space is headquartered in Houston, USA.
- How was this posting sourced?
- This role was pulled directly from Axiom Space's Workday careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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