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Authentication Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Sr CIAM Security Professional

Plano, TX ยท Hybrid

$100K - $150K/yr

This role is responsible for engineering, support, and operational excellence across authentication, identity federation, directory services, privileged access, and cloud identity capabilities that ...

Sr CIAM Security Professional

Plano, TX ยท Hybrid

$100K - $150K/yr

This role is responsible for engineering, support, and operational excellence across authentication, identity federation, directory services, privileged access, and cloud identity capabilities that ...

Engineer, IAM

Plano, TX ยท On-site

You translate IAM strategy into working solutions, building authentication flows, provisioning connectors, and migration integrations that application teams across the company rely on every day. You ...

You translate IAM strategy into working solutions, building authentication flows, provisioning connectors, and migration integrations that application teams across the company rely on every day. You ...

Lead delivery of authentication modernization initiatives including passwordless authentication, adaptive authentication, risk based authentication, multifactor authentication (MFA), identity ...

Lead delivery of authentication modernization initiatives including passwordless authentication, adaptive authentication, risk based authentication, multifactor authentication (MFA), identity ...

Senior IAM Engineer #3285

Austin, TX ยท Hybrid

$113K - $155K/yr

This hands-on role focuses on identity governance, authentication, user lifecycle management, privileged access, and application integrations. The ideal candidate has deep experience with enterprise ...

Azure AD Architect

Plano, TX ยท On-site

$60.75 - $79.25/hr

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to IAM solutions, including authentication and authorization issues, identity synchronization issues, and access control issues. * Implement and ...

Engineering Manager, Authentication (Core Services) Join us at Zendesk, where we're on a mission to power exceptional service for every person on the planet. We're accelerating that ambition by ...

Sr Engineer, IAM

Plano, TX ยท On-site

$100K - $137K/yr

Lead the technical design of enterprise authentication modernization initiatives, defining integration patterns and reference architectures for application teams * Develop and maintain standardized ...

Sr Engineer, IAM

Plano, TX

$97K - $134K/yr

You operate with broad autonomy, making consequential decisions on Customer Identity Engine configuration, authentication policy design, IaC strategy, and security control architecture - while ...

Engineering Manager, Authentication (Core Services) Join us at Zendesk, where we're on a mission to power exceptional service for every person on the planet. We're accelerating that ambition by ...

Senior IAM Engineer

Austin, TX ยท On-site

$113K - $155K/yr

This hands-on role focuses on identity governance, authentication, user lifecycle management, privileged access, and application integrations. The ideal candidate has deep experience with enterprise ...

Sr Engineer, IAM

Plano, TX ยท On-site

$97K - $134K/yr

You operate with broad autonomy, making consequential decisions on Customer Identity Engine configuration, authentication policy design, IaC strategy, and security control architecture - while ...

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How much do authentication jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for authentication in Texas is $112,611.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,800.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Authentication job?

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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Infographic showing various Authentication job openings in Texas as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 6% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 70% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 26% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,611 per year, or $54.1 per hour.
Sr CIAM Security Professional

Sr CIAM Security Professional

Citizens

Plano, TX โ€ข Hybrid

$100K - $150K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

Description

Senior CIAM Security Professional

Location and work arrangement:ย 
Four day onsite hybrid schedule in one of the following Citizens hubs:

  • Johnston, RI
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Westwood or Medford, MA
  • Iselin, NJ
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Franklin, TN
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Chicago, IL
  • Plano, TX
    ย 

The Senior CIAM Security Professional will play a critical role in advancing Citizens' Customer Identity & Authentication (CIAM) strategy and supporting the evolution of a modern, scalable, and secure identity platform. This role is responsible for engineering, support, and operational excellence across authentication, identity federation, directory services, privileged access, and cloud identity capabilities that enable secure, frictionless customer and workforce experiences.

Working closely with Digital Identity, Security Engineering, Product Management, Architecture, and Technology teams, this individual will help modernize Citizens' identity ecosystem by supporting next generation authentication solutions, strengthening security controls, improving platform reliability, and enabling enterprise scale identity services.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide Level 3 engineering and operational support for Citizens' Identity and Access Management and Customer Identity & Authentication platforms.
  • Support the delivery and ongoing operation of modern authentication capabilities including Single Sign On (SSO), Multifactor Authentication (MFA), Passwordless Authentication, Identity Federation, and Adaptive Authentication.
  • Partner with product, engineering, architecture, and security teams to implement identity solutions that improve security, customer experience, and operational efficiency.
  • Support cloud and hybrid identity platforms including Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), AWS Directory Services, Active Directory, and LDAP services.
  • Implement and support Privileged Access Management, Password Vaulting, Just In Time access provisioning, and Zero Trust access controls.
  • Assist with onboarding applications and services to centralized authentication and identity platforms.
  • Troubleshoot complex authentication, authorization, federation, and directory integration issues across customer and workforce identity ecosystems.
  • Perform software deployments, code promotion activities, platform upgrades, remediation efforts, and vulnerability management activities.
  • Monitor platform health, reliability, performance, and capacity to ensure highly available identity services.
  • Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement to reduce operational overhead and improve service delivery.
  • Contribute to identity modernization initiatives supporting Citizens' long term CIAM and IAM strategy.

Desired Experience

  • Experience supporting enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) platforms.
  • Experience with modern authentication protocols and standards including SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, SCIM, and Federation Services.
  • Experience supporting MFA, Passwordless Authentication, Risk Based Authentication, or Adaptive Authentication technologies.
  • Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, AWS Identity Services, Active Directory, LDAP, or related identity infrastructure.
  • Experience supporting Privileged Access Management and Identity Lifecycle Management solutions.
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust security principles and modern identity security architectures.
  • Experience supporting large scale authentication and identity platforms in a highly regulated environment.

Pay Transparency

  • The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 per year, plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the work location, and relevant skills and experience.
  • We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens' paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits

Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague's or a dependent's reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.

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