IAM Engineer at Apex Systems in Addison, TX

Job#: 2050549

Job Description:

Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client. Please apply if interested and qualified. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Position: IAM Engineer
Location: Jacksonville, FL OR Addison, TX
Duration : 4 mo. Contract
Rate Range : $80.25/hr
Position Overview:
Requirements
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Identity and Access Management (IAM) professional to fill the role of IAM (SSO) Engineer. As an IAM Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our secure authentication and authorization services for our organization. The ideal candidate should possess a robust background in IAM with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on expertise in PingIdentity products, which will be instrumental in ensuring seamless and efficient access management across our systems.
This position is a hands-on operational position, including but not limited to the following activities.
Design and Architecture:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide input to architect level decisions, and implement authentication solutions using PingFederate, PingAccess, PingDirectory, and other relevant tools.
- Work with cross domain Identity and Authentication Services teams to collaborate on various IAM solutions.
- Collaborate with other members of the engineering team to design new features or improve existing ones.
- Identify process improvement opportunities for review and subsequent implementation.
Implementation and Integration:
- Perform SME level tasks and consultations with SSO Integration and SSO Engineering teams on the implementation of Authentication solutions, including configuration, customization, and integration with various applications and services.
- SME level experience with SAML, OIDC, OAuth, MFA, and FIDO2.
- Provide guidance and senior level support on policy creation, modification, usage, and policy fragments.
- Plan and lead major technology assignments.
Security and Compliance:
- Ensure our Authentication Services comply with industry standards and best practices, such as SAML, OAuth, FIDO2, and OIDC.
- Participate in and provide expertise and guidance when asked to participate in security assessments, vulnerability scans, and risk assessments related to Authentication Services components.
Troubleshooting and Support:
- Investigate and resolve Authentication Services related issues, including authentication failures, token management, and user provisioning.
- Provide support for MFA and FIDO2 integrations with Authentication Services powered by PingIdentity products.
- Provide advanced troubleshooting support for Authentication Services that leverage oAuth, OIDC, MFA, and FIDO2 to identify root cause and implement bug fixes when needed.
- Provide senior level support to internal teams and end-users.
Documentation and Training:
- Create detailed technical documentation for Authentication Services configurations, workflows, and troubleshooting guides.
- Leverage industry standards for documentation using Jira, Horizon, or Confluence to ensure the team has artifacts and procedures for various day to day and complex implementations.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience managing and supporting Authentication Services systems, with expertise in PingFederate, PingAccess, and PingDirectory.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or commensurate enterprise level experience.
- Hands-on experience (at least 5 years) integrating applications using industry standards such as SAML/OIDC/OAuth/FIDO2
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
- Proven ability to execute projects independently and collaborate effectively with relevant stakeholders to achieve project/task completion.
- Expertise in Policy creation and implementation, with policy fragment experience a strong plus.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
*Please note that as a contract employee of Apex Systems, benefits include the below with employee contribution*

Health
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance; Short Term Disability
Hospitalization Coverage
Direct Deposit
Weekly Pay Periods
Training and Development Programs
401k
Referral Program

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.