Federated Identity Cybersecurity Engineer

CDW is seeking a Federated Identity Cybersecurity Engineer for a remote contract to hire opportunity.

Job Type: Contract to hire

Location: Remote (USA)

Start: April 2024

Pay: Open, based on experience

Scope of work:

The Federated Identity Cybersecurity Engineer will be responsible for implementing and maintaining our federated identity management (FIM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) infrastructure. You will work closely with internal teams and vendors to ensure secure and seamless access to applications and resources for authorized users, while upholding robust authentication and authorization protocols. This position provides a foundation for identity security and zero-trust implementation in the enterprise. This position will be responsible for tasks such as configuration, user activity monitoring, troubleshooting, and reporting.

Federated Identity Management Operations

Configure and implement federated identity solutions using SAML, OIDC, OAuth, and other relevant protocols.

Assist in the deployment, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of identity providers (IdPs) and service providers (SPs) within the federated ecosystem.

Integrate FIM solutions with existing enterprise directories and applications.

Maintain and configure lifecycle workflows for enterprise FIM and PAM solutions.

Monitor and troubleshoot federated authentication and authorization processes.

Draft support and configuration documentation.

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure adherence to security best practices for FIM and PAM solutions.

Provide technical support and guidance to internal users regarding federated access.

Conduct regular review and testing of the FIM and PAM infrastructure.

Ensure solutions are configured to follow all relevant best standards and practices to support the enterprise.

Provide technical knowledge as input into standards creation and update on an ongoing basis as products and technologies evolve.

Generate reports and dashboards to track FIM and PAM activity and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of technology experience working full-time in a cybersecurity or related role with information security duties.

A minimum of one (1) year experience working with identity infrastructure solutions

Working knowledge of FIM and PAM technologies and functionalities

Superior communication skills, both verbal and written.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Detail-oriented and proactive approach to work.

Knowledge of cybersecurity standards (NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, Mitre Att&ck).

Experience with common IdP and SP platforms (e.g., Azure AD, Okta, ADFS).

Knowledge of directory services (e.g., Active Directory, LDAP)

Technical knowledge and ability to use software, systems, and procedures to support the department.

Preferred Experience/Education/Training:

Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems.

Certified training in Security Management. CISSP, CCSP, Security+, or similar.

Bachelor s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.