Security Engineer, SSO

The Smart
Southlake, TX, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$83,200.0 - $166,400.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Software System Penetration Testing User Authentication VoIP Cloud Computing Cyber Security DDoS Mitigation Identity and Access Management Intrusion Detection and Prevention Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Python (Programming Language) Network Security Wireless Security
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Security Information and Event Management Single Sign-On Traffic Analysis Scripting Enterprise Software Applications Software Security Software Troubleshooting Firewalls (Computer Science) Pingfederate Kubernetes Information Technology Docker

Job description

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)

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