Seeking an Information Security Engineer for long term remote w2 contract opportunity in Cincinnati OH preferrable in EST and CST locations.
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TECHNICAL SKILLS
Must Have
Data Migration
Data Synching
PingDirectory
API Development
AWS
Java
Ping Identity Suite
Job Description
This individual will be responsible for defining, delivering, and supporting customer identity and access management (IAM) solutions with a focus on Auth0, PingFederate and PingDirectory. The candidate will collaborate closely with IT Engineering and Information Security teams to design scalable, secure, and high-performance federation and directory services. They will also contribute to broader IS initiatives and support ongoing operations within the Information Security department.
The candidate will focus on identity infrastructure through the migration of features from Auth0 to PingFederate. Responsibilities include migrating federation flows, secure authentication mechanisms, applications and data to a new identity provider and directory.
Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Migrate Auth0 functionality to PingFederate to continue supporting customer and commercial identity services.
Define security and performance requirements for federation and IAM integrations.
Serve as a subject matter expert and consultant on identity-related projects.
Collaborate with IT and IS teams to integrate authentication, SSO, federation and directory solutions across platforms.
Monitor and optimize authentication flows, token issuance, and availability.
Develop and maintain standards, procedures, and guidelines for IAM operations.
Conduct root cause analysis and remediation of identity-related incidents and vulnerabilities.
Support audits and compliance efforts by providing technical documentation and evidence of controls.
Stay current with identity security threats, technologies, and best practices.
Participate in risk assessments and recommend improvements to identity infrastructure.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and offshore teams.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience. Master s degree a plus.
8+ years of IT experience, with at least 4 years focused on PingFederate, Auth0, or similar federation/authentication platforms.
Strong understanding of identity and access management principles, including authentication, authorization, and federation.
Experience with Auth0.
Experience with PingFederate and PingDirectory.
Experience with identity provider and data migration.
Experience integrating on-prem or hybrid cloud environments with AWS or similar cloud platforms.
Proficiency in Unix/Linux environments.
Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Shell, Python) for automation and integration.
Knowledge of application and data security concepts and common vulnerabilities.
Experience working with offshore teams and in regulated industries (e.g., financial services) is a plus.
Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or Ping Identity certifications preferred.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to tailor messaging to technical and non-technical audiences.
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