Security Engineer, SSO
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As a Security Engineer, SSO, you will be responsible for supporting and enhancing enterprise identity and access management solutions, with a focus on Single Sign-On (SSO), authentication, authorization, and security infrastructure. You will work closely with security and engineering teams to implement secure identity services, troubleshoot complex issues, and support modern authentication technologies in cloud-native environments. This role requires strong technical expertise in identity platforms, Kubernetes, scripting, and security operations to ensure reliable and secure access management across enterprise systems., * Implement, configure, and support enterprise Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions and identity platforms
- Administer and troubleshoot Ping Identity products including PingFederate, PingID, and PingAccess
- Support authentication, federation, authorization, and identity management initiatives
- Develop scripts and automation solutions using Python and other scripting technologies
- Manage and support containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes
- Monitor security events and emerging threats affecting identity and access management systems
- Assist in developing detection mechanisms and security controls based on emerging threats
- Troubleshoot authentication, authorization, network, and security-related issues independently
- Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to implement secure access controls and best practices
- Support passwordless authentication initiatives and modern identity security technologies
- Analyze system logs, network traces, and security events to identify and resolve issues
- Maintain documentation related to security configurations, processes, and operational procedures
- Participate in security implementation, testing, and continuous improvement activities
Requirements
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 3 5 years of experience in security engineering, identity management, or security implementation roles
- Hands-on experience with PingFederate, PingID, and PingAccess
- Strong knowledge of Single Sign-On (SSO), authentication, and federation technologies
- Experience with scripting and automation using Python or similar languages
- Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes environments
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of Linux operating systems and system administration concepts
- Understanding of network security technologies including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems
- Experience with application security and enterprise security controls
- Ability to analyze network traces and security-related incidents
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently
- Self-motivated and capable of managing tasks with minimal supervision
- Experience with passwordless authentication solutions such as HYPR (preferred)
- Familiarity with DDoS mitigation, traffic analysis, anomaly detection, wireless security, and VoIP security (preferred)
- Knowledge of penetration testing methodologies and security assessment practices (preferred)
- Experience with modern cloud-native security architectures and identity platforms (preferred)