Junior Cyber Security Consultant

Position: Junior Cyber Security Consultant
Location: Charlotte, NC
Experience: 0-2 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Remote (Work From Home)

Role Overview

We are looking for recent college graduates or early-career professionals with 0-2 years of experience to join our Cyber Security team. The ideal candidate will focus on  Identity and Access Management (IAM)and federated identity solutions. This role involves supporting the implementation and management of  PingFederate , enabling  Single Sign-On (SSO)capabilities, and working with modern authentication protocols. It is a great opportunity for candidates who want to build practical experience in cyber security and IAM technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, and maintain  PingFederate for enterprise and cloud-based applications.

• Design and deploy federated identity solutions for  B2B and  B2C environments.

• Configure and integrate authentication protocols such as  Security Assertion Markup Language ,  OAuth 2.0 ,  OpenID Connect , and  Lightweight Directory Access Protocol .

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using languages like  Python or  PowerShell .

• Work with  REST API , web services, and middleware technologies to support identity integrations.

• Prepare and maintain documentation including solution designs, proposals, and implementation plans following industry best practices.

• Support  SSO services ,  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)solutions, and PingFederate policy configurations.

• Collaborate with team members on project tasks, including API integration, minor UI updates, and basic  Java/jQuery support when required.

• Stay up to date with the latest IAM trends, cyber security practices, and emerging technologies.

• Required Skills & Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience or knowledge in  Identity and Access Management (IAM)and federated authentication.

• Basic hands-on exposure to  PingFederate , including installation, configuration, or integration.

• Understanding of authentication protocols such as  Security Assertion Markup Language ,  OAuth 2.0 ,  OpenID Connect , and  Lightweight Directory Access Protocol .

• Basic scripting skills using  Python or  PowerShell .

• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational abilities.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a  remote work environment .