This role is responsible for developing scalable IAM architectures, strengthening authentication and authorization controls, and ensuring secure access to enterprise systems, applications, and cloud ...
This role is responsible for developing scalable IAM architectures, strengthening authentication and authorization controls, and ensuring secure access to enterprise systems, applications, and cloud ...
Senior Windows Systems & Active Directory Administrator
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$60 - $65/hr
Troubleshoot complex system, authentication, replication, and directory-related issues across enterprise infrastructure. Identity & Cloud-Related Administration * Support cloud-connected identity ...
Senior Windows Systems & Active Directory Administrator
Columbus, OH · Hybrid
$60 - $65/hr
Troubleshoot complex system, authentication, replication, and directory-related issues across enterprise infrastructure. Identity & Cloud-Related Administration * Support cloud-connected identity ...
IAM Technical Architec
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Implement and maintain Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions across enterprise applications. * Configure and optimize Conditional Access policies for secure access ...
IAM Technical Architec
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Implement and maintain Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions across enterprise applications. * Configure and optimize Conditional Access policies for secure access ...
System Administrator
Columbus, OH · Hybrid
Maintain Active Directory services, including DHCP and DNS, to support user authentication and resource access. * Utilize Azure Active Directory to manage user identities and access rights, ensuring ...
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System Administrator
Columbus, OH · Hybrid
Maintain Active Directory services, including DHCP and DNS, to support user authentication and resource access. * Utilize Azure Active Directory to manage user identities and access rights, ensuring ...
Cybersecurity Analyst - Entry Level
Columbus, OH · On-site
$82K - $123K/yr
Participate in integrating applications with enterprise authentication and authorization platforms including SSO, MFA, federation, and privileged access solutions * Collaborate with infrastructure ...
Cybersecurity Analyst - Entry Level
Columbus, OH · On-site
$82K - $123K/yr
Participate in integrating applications with enterprise authentication and authorization platforms including SSO, MFA, federation, and privileged access solutions * Collaborate with infrastructure ...
Cybersecurity Analyst - Entry Level
Columbus, OH · On-site
$82K - $123K/yr
Participate in integrating applications with enterprise authentication and authorization platforms including SSO, MFA, federation, and privileged access solutions * Collaborate with infrastructure ...
Cybersecurity Analyst - Entry Level
Columbus, OH · On-site
$82K - $123K/yr
Participate in integrating applications with enterprise authentication and authorization platforms including SSO, MFA, federation, and privileged access solutions * Collaborate with infrastructure ...
Cybersecurity Analyst - Entry Level
$82K - $123K/yr
Participate in integrating applications with enterprise authentication and authorization platforms including SSO, MFA, federation, and privileged access solutions * Collaborate with infrastructure ...
Cybersecurity Analyst - Entry Level
$82K - $123K/yr
Participate in integrating applications with enterprise authentication and authorization platforms including SSO, MFA, federation, and privileged access solutions * Collaborate with infrastructure ...
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$119K - $157K/yr
Experience with Authentication/Authorization/Security related development (Keycloak, Open Policy Agent, OIDC, OAuth2) is a plus * Experience utilizing NoSQL databases, such as Elastic, MongoDB is a ...
Senior Software Engineer with Security Clearance
Dayton, OH · On-site
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Experience with Authentication/Authorization/Security related development (Keycloak, Open Policy Agent, OIDC, OAuth2) is a plus * Experience utilizing NoSQL databases, such as Elastic, MongoDB is a ...
Java with IBM DX Portal
Columbus, OH · On-site
$49.25 - $63.75/hr
Experience using External Authentication Interface from IBM Security Access Manager Required Skills: IBM - DX, 5-9 years of Experience
Java with IBM DX Portal
Columbus, OH · On-site
$49.25 - $63.75/hr
Experience using External Authentication Interface from IBM Security Access Manager Required Skills: IBM - DX, 5-9 years of Experience
Lead implementation and configuration of secure API management and authentication standards. * Define API messages, error handling, and monitoring strategies for integrations. * Perform complex ...
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Lead implementation and configuration of secure API management and authentication standards. * Define API messages, error handling, and monitoring strategies for integrations. * Perform complex ...
Security Architect
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
$63.50 - $82/hr
... authentication, authorization, least privilege, and Zero Trust principles. • Partner with development teams to promote secure coding, API security, and vulnerability remediation. • Identify ...
Security Architect
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
$63.50 - $82/hr
... authentication, authorization, least privilege, and Zero Trust principles. • Partner with development teams to promote secure coding, API security, and vulnerability remediation. • Identify ...
IBM ZOS connect with LLM Integration -Experienced Developer || ONSITE || Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH · On-site
$48.50 - $64.50/hr
... such as authentication, authorization, and API gateway-style controls. • Basic understanding of JCL, datasets, batch jobs, and z/OS development workflows is helpful for troubleshooting and ...
IBM ZOS connect with LLM Integration -Experienced Developer || ONSITE || Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH · On-site
$48.50 - $64.50/hr
... such as authentication, authorization, and API gateway-style controls. • Basic understanding of JCL, datasets, batch jobs, and z/OS development workflows is helpful for troubleshooting and ...
As a Product Delivery Manager in Identity & Access Management (IAM) Authentication & Authorization, you work to enhance and optimize the way products are delivered to customers. As a key member of ...
As a Product Delivery Manager in Identity & Access Management (IAM) Authentication & Authorization, you work to enhance and optimize the way products are delivered to customers. As a key member of ...
Lead implementation and configuration of secure API management and authentication standards. * Define API messages, error handling, and monitoring strategies for integrations. * Perform complex ...
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Lead implementation and configuration of secure API management and authentication standards. * Define API messages, error handling, and monitoring strategies for integrations. * Perform complex ...
Cloud Software Engineer
Columbus, OH · On-site
$58 - $75.25/hr
Have experience with authentication protocols SAML and JWT * Strong organizational and project management skills. * Excellent verbal communication skills. * Good problem-solving skills. * Attention ...
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Cloud Software Engineer
Columbus, OH · On-site
$58 - $75.25/hr
Have experience with authentication protocols SAML and JWT * Strong organizational and project management skills. * Excellent verbal communication skills. * Good problem-solving skills. * Attention ...
WIF framework Authentication methodologies: SSO, Active Directory, and/or LDAP Scripting and process/procedure automation experience is required. Azure Connect/Azure AD Additional Information All ...
WIF framework Authentication methodologies: SSO, Active Directory, and/or LDAP Scripting and process/procedure automation experience is required. Azure Connect/Azure AD Additional Information All ...
IT Security Engineer
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, or application security. * 3+ years of experience ...
IT Security Engineer
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, or application security. * 3+ years of experience ...
IT Security Engineer
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, or application security. * 3+ years of experience ...
IT Security Engineer
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, or application security. * 3+ years of experience ...
Lead technical design reviews for authentication, authorization, federation, privileged access, and directory integration. * Troubleshoot complex issues involving Kerberos, LDAP, replication ...
Lead technical design reviews for authentication, authorization, federation, privileged access, and directory integration. * Troubleshoot complex issues involving Kerberos, LDAP, replication ...
Fraud Risk Analyst
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
Evaluate authentication strategies, fraud-detection rules, and contact-center fraud controls through data-driven analysis to identify performance gaps and optimization opportunities. Support testing ...
Fraud Risk Analyst
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
Evaluate authentication strategies, fraud-detection rules, and contact-center fraud controls through data-driven analysis to identify performance gaps and optimization opportunities. Support testing ...
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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.

Full-time
Posted 16 days ago
Nordson Medical rating
7.3
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Job Summary
Seeking an experienced Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architect to lead the design, implementation, and evolution of enterprise identity security solutions. This role is responsible for developing scalable IAM architectures, strengthening authentication and authorization controls, and ensuring secure access to enterprise systems, applications, and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in identity governance, access management, privileged access controls, Zero Trust principles, and cloud identity platforms. The IAM Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing IAM solutions to include account provisioning, single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, role-based access, and privileged account management. The architect will partner closely with the other cybersecurity, infrastructure, compliance, and technology teams; business stakeholders, and the engineering teams to evaluate, design, and deliver secure and compliant identity solutions across the organization. They will provide technical guidance, write related policy and standards, drive continuous improvement, create and maintain the technology roadmap, and interact with industry experts to apply best practices. The role also involves implementing complex IAM components, documenting solutions, and training operational teams.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Engage with IT leaders and SMEs, translate business goals into IAM requirements, coordinate with IAM product owners on technical feasibility to ensure solutions scale and interoperate across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
- Provide technical design and implementation for authentication (e.g. MFA, SSO, etc.), authorization models (e.g. RBAC, etc.), identity provisioning, lifecycle management, and privileged access controls.
- Champion innovation with Identity and Access Management tools, evaluate and provide recommendations to product owners for consideration and integration with the existing platform, while balancing security, privacy, and usability.
- Drive adoption: create technical guidance and documentation, architecture diagrams, executive-level briefings, operational procedures, and mentor IT architects and senior engineers on IAM best practices.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies and support audit readiness activities by ensuring appropriate access governance, logging, monitoring, and reporting controls are in place.
- Evaluate emerging IAM technologies and recommend improvements to enhance security, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent working experience.
- 8+ years Cybersecurity and Identity and Access Management experience
- 3+ years of experience in building IAM programs
- Proven track record designing, delivering, and operating enterprise-scale IAM solutions across cloud and on-prem environments.
- Strong knowledge of Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) and Cloud identity security.
- Deep technical knowledge of authentication/authorization protocols and standards (OAuth2/OIDC, SAML, SCIM, LDAP) and modern IAM architectures.
- Hands-on experience with at least two major IAM technologies (e.g., Entra ID/Azure AD, Microsoft AD, CyberArk, SailPoint, Ping Identity).
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, able to present technical concepts to executive audiences and translate business needs into technical requirements.
- Experience leading vendors, technical teams, and cross-functional workstreams to successful outcomes.
- Experience with zero-trust identity models, identity governance, privileged access management, and modern authentication modalities (passwordless, biometrics, adaptive MFA).
- Balance strategic thinking with the ability to roll up sleeves and deliver technically where needed.
- Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Preferred Skills and Abilities
- Relevant certifications such as GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM), or CISSP
- Experience supporting large-scale enterprise environments
- Experience implementing Zero Trust security frameworks
- Familiarity with DevSecOps and API security
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; requires close vision ability. Noise level is usually moderate.
Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson's Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.
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