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Stanley David and Associates

AI Identity Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

$67 - $86.50/hr

... authentication and access management aligned with the industry frameworks and standards (NIST CSF, COBIT, SOC, GDPR etc.) • Well versed with agentic architectures and identity concerns • Guides ...

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Apex Informatics

Business Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

Experience with account creation and account authentication (getting access the users need). Accounts meaning users. Key words you might find in the resume: m EPV Analyst, Identity Governance ...

Tempus AI

Senior IAM Engineer II

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

... Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Passwordless strategies, and regular access certifications to meet SOC2/ISO 27001/SOX requirements. • Serve as the Tier 3 expert for complex ...

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IAM Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Develop and maintain authentication policies, selectors, and adapters to support complex user journeys. * Leverage PingOne DaVinci to orchestrate low-code identity workflows and integrate third-party ...

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IAM Software Engineer

Chicago, IL

$100K - $130K/yr

Develop and maintain authentication policies, selectors, and adapters to support complex user journeys. * Leverage PingOne DaVinci to orchestrate low-code identity workflows and integrate third-party ...

Ecolab

Director, Identity Security

Naperville, IL · On-site

Oversee transformation initiatives such as IGA expansion, RBAC governance, PAM modernization, passwordless authentication, and identity security posture improvements. * Ensure IAM services meet ...

Themesoft, Inc.

Remote_Observability Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

$66.75 - $87.50/hr

Authentication * Authorization DevOps * CI/CD * Terraform * Ansible * Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Programming * Python * Java * Bash Good-to-Have Skills * AIOps * ITOM * Splunk * Grafana

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What is an authentication?

An Authentication job involves verifying user identities and ensuring secure access to systems, applications, or data. Professionals in this field implement authentication mechanisms like passwords, biometrics, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and single sign-on (SSO). They work to prevent unauthorized access, reduce security risks, and enhance user experience. Authentication specialists often collaborate with cybersecurity teams to enforce best practices and compliance standards.

What are the main challenges faced in an authentication role?

Professionals in Authentication often face the challenge of staying ahead of rapidly evolving security threats and adapting to new verification technologies. Balancing a user-friendly authentication process with robust security measures can also be complex, as it requires minimizing friction for legitimate users while effectively deterring fraudulent activity. Collaboration is frequently required with IT, compliance, and customer support teams to ensure seamless integration of authentication protocols. Successfully addressing these challenges not only protects organizational assets but also helps deliver a smooth user experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the authentication position, and why are they important?

To excel in Authentication roles, a strong understanding of identity verification procedures, fraud detection, and security compliance is required, often backed by experience in cybersecurity or risk management. Familiarity with tools like multi-factor authentication (MFA) systems, identity and access management (IAM) platforms, and certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are commonly needed. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this field. These competencies ensure accurate identification processes, mitigate security risks, and build trust by protecting sensitive information.

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Identity and Access Management Systems Engineer

Sonoma Consulting Inc.

Glenview, IL

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Sonoma Consulting is one of the fastest growing national IT Consulting and Executive Search company in the United States, which was founded in 2011 by Mark McGee, the President and CEO. Sonoma Consulting has two business divisions - IT Consulting Services & Executive Search to serve its 150 national clients which range from entrepreneurial start-ups to Global Fortune 500.

Job Description

Title: Identity and Access Management Systems Engineer

Location : Glenview, IL

Full time

Job Description:

This individual will be primarily responsible for testing, configuring, and setting standards and procedures, for Anixter's Enterprise Directory, Web Access Management System (ISAM), and Identity Management System (ISIM). This individual will provide guidance on integrating the identity management authentication and authorization framework into new and existing applications. In addition, this individual will share responsibility for the engineering of new security solutions as well as support for policies and standards already in-place.

As one of the primary focus of the position is the development and implementation of the Web Access Management System, the ideal candidate will have experience working with web applications, web application servers (IIS, WebSphere, Domino) and have basic web programming knowledge(HTML, HTML forms, HTTP headers, etc). In addition, the development of Anixter's Enterprise Directory requires intermediate experience with database operation and SQL query design, and/or comparable LDAP query and update capabilities. Responsibilities will include directory replication solutions among directory systems, such as Active Directory, and RACF. Experience with Windows Domain Administration and Trust Relationships is required, including DHCP, DFS, DNS and WINS. Basic understanding of Windows networking is required. Experience with Java script coding is desirable for manipulation of the data objects, although experience with another scripting language is sufficient. Knowledge of Federated Identity and Web Services security concepts such as SAML, ADFS, WS-Federation and WS-Security is required. Knowledge of Microsoft AD Integration with Microsoft O365 Cloud/Microsoft Azure Active Directory is a plus.

In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience configuring and supporting an enterprise Identity Management system for access provisioning. Configuration includes the automation of role based access, segregation of duty, and background workflow for owner approval and periodic access review.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years of extensive and applied experience with Enterprise Access and Identity Management, working with Active Directory and Group Policy Object management, LDAP, Federations, SSO, including design, configuration, and deployment.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience with supporting various authentication protocols (Kerberos, SAML, OAUTH, LDAP, etc.).
  • Education (degree): Bachelor-level degree in engineering, information technology, computer science, or equivalent educational or professional experience and/or qualification
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills, including the troubleshooting and debugging Active Directory technologies as well as troubleshooting network connectivity issues as they pertain to authentication and authorisation.
  • Must be able to think out of the box. The ability to troubleshoot non-standard issues/undocumented issues, to look at the big picture and see how a problem fits in and determine a solution that fits within the existing framework
  • Provide input to assist with continual improvement
Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years of extensive and applied experience with Enterprise Access and Identity Management, working with Active Directory and Group Policy Object management, LDAP, Federations, SSO, including design, configuration, and deployment.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience with supporting various authentication protocols (Kerberos, SAML, OAUTH, LDAP, etc.).
  • Education (degree): Bachelor-level degree in engineering, information technology, computer science, or equivalent educational or professional experience and/or qualification
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills, including the troubleshooting and debugging Active Directory technologies as well as troubleshooting network connectivity issues as they pertain to authentication and authorisation.
  • Must be able to think out of the box. The ability to troubleshoot non-standard issues/undocumented issues, to look at the big picture and see how a problem fits in and determine a solution that fits within the existing framework
  • Provide input to assist with continual improvement
Additional Information

Title: IAM Engineer, Identity Access Manager, IAM Engineer, Access Management Engineer

Skills: LDAP, Active Directory, SAML, OAUTH, 

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Sonoma Consult is a California based C corporation helping companies bring products to the patient by working closely with the engineering teams and the clinicians. Our goal, no matter what stage of product development, is to create and execute a plan of action to move the product through the appropriate clinical and regulatory steps. Sonoma Consult works cohesively with the engineers and physicians to translate technologies to the clinic. Our goal is to help you get the very best product to the clinic and to the market. This includes planning, execution and ensuring critical data is delivered in the right format to ensure the feedback loop to the design team ultimately delivers the most advanced technology to the patient.

Industry

Business management consulting

Company size

1 - 10 Employees

Headquarters location

Sonoma, CA, US

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