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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Security Specialist III Organization - **Company:** Bank of America - **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $104,200.0 - $155,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Application Integration Architecture, Systems Engineering, User Authentication, Cyber Security, Linux, DevOps, Federated Identity Management, Identity and Access Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Ping (Networking Utility), Public Key Infrastructure, Requirements Management, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Server Administration, Single Sign-On, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Data Management, Splunk - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-it-security-specialist-iii-jersey-city-nj--f7e617d6-8377-4a51-8f10-401827ce5c66 ## About the Role Identity and Access management (IAM) operations team is accountable for the successful delivery of all operational services globally for the IAM applications and infrastructure of the bank. This team supports a wide range of IAM production applications related to Single Sign On, Consolidate Directory Services Network (CDSN)/LDAP, Federated Identity (aka SAML), PKI infrastructure and tools, Extended Authentication Services, Strong Authentication, and Splunk. This includes problem engagement during triage, service restoral, identification of root cause, and facilitation and co-ordination of identification of root cause and permanent fix resolution - in accordance with agreed upon practices. The ideal candidate should have experience in Ping Identity products such as Ping Federate, Ping Access and Ping Directory. They should have extensive knowledge and hands on experience in MFA technologies. Must have working hands-on knowledge of Access management and entitlement technologies. Must have expert level of Linux experience and must be well versed in Splunk queries., * 10+ years of current production support experience on Ping Access, Ping Federate, Ping Directory, MFA technologies, PKI, Splunk & Linux. * Excellent knowledge of Identity, Authentication and Access Management (IAM) domain. * Must have senior level production support experience and troubleshooting skills in IAM technologies. * Must have expert level of Linux experience and must be well-versed in Splunk queries. * Well versed with ITIL framework * Excellent Communication Skills * Must be able to work in a team environment. * Must be available for on-call coverage and willing to work off hours when production issues arise. * Must be willing to work on-site 3 days a week. * Demonstrate a strong work ethic and takes pride in accomplishment. Desired Qualifications: * CISSP OR equivalent Information Security domain certificate will be value add. Skills: * Analytical Thinking * Application Development * Automation * Production Support * Risk Management * Adaptability * Business Acumen * DevOps Practices * Solution Delivery Process * Solution Design * Architecture * Collaboration * Innovative Thinking * Stakeholder Management * Technical Strategy Development, Application Integration, Architectural Services, Authentication, Automation, Blueprints, Business Strategy, Career Development, Change Management, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Documentation, Functional Analysis, Identify Issues, Identity Data Management, Identity Federation, LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), Leadership, Linux Operating System, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Military, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Operations Processes, Problem Solving Skills, Product Testing, Production Support, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Service Delivery, Single Sign-On (SSO), Site Evaluation, Software Administration, Software Development, Splunk, Strategic Planning, Systems Engineering, Talent Management, Team Player, Technical Analysis, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Technical/Engineering Design ## Description This job is responsible for tool and service designs within a technical domain that enable business strategies in accordance with architectural governance, standards and policies. Key responsibilities include creating infrastructure tools and their integration as a service, facilitating deployment of technical solutions by developing templates, playbooks and automation used during implementation. Job expectations include looking for opportunities to improve efficiency when implementing and maintaining tools/services and embracing a culture of innovation and continuous improvement., * Provides subject matter expertise and consulting services on a range of technologies and assists Technical Analysts and Infrastructure Engineers to ensure that technology solutions comply with enterprise system design and engineering standards * Will serve as a senior member of the Identity and Access Management (IAM) Operations team, providing Level 2 and Level 3 production support for critical IAM applications and services. * Responsible for troubleshooting and resolving complex production issues, supporting service restoration efforts, and ensuring the stability, availability, and operational integrity of the bank's Identity, Authentication, and Access Management platforms. * Perform detailed reviews of release documentation, including DTS reviews, and provide feedback and recommendations to application partners and management to support successful change implementation. * Lead and execute application and integration releases, including weekend deployments, while ensuring compliance with operational, change management, and risk management standards. * Own problem management activities, including root cause analysis, remediation planning, and resolution of audit-related findings. 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