Identity and Authentication Security Engineer

Identity and Authentication Security Engineer Contract Description The Identity and Authentication Security Engineer/Admin will provide technical support to security technologies for the implementation, evolution, and operations of the multi‑layer authentication infrastructure, including Secure Multi‑factor, Active Directory, PKI Solutions, S/MIME, and SSL. They will partner with system, application, and architecture teams to define integration strategies and secure access across district programs and applications. Required Skills Experience with Secure Authentication Systems, deployment and operation Experience with Managed Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solution, deployment and operation Experience with Wireless Authentication, OTP and multi‑factor authentication platforms Experience with Active Directory, LDAP, Radius, NTLM, SAML, AADL, IWA and Open directory platforms Experience with RSA Secure ID, Cisco ACS, SecureAuth, OneLogin, and Okta Experience with strong authentication technologies and protocols (PKI, S/MIME, SSL) Experience with troubleshooting, scanning & analysis tools Knowledge of networking and network operations Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent data security and networking experience CISSP, CISM, or relevant IPS Vendor training/certification preferred Background check and credit check required Experience and Skills Server administration background – Windows and/or Linux/Unix Knowledge of network security architecture concepts, topology, protocols, and defense‑in‑depth principles Communication methods, principles, and concepts that support network infrastructure Implementing methods, standards, and approaches for describing, analyzing, and documenting enterprise IT architecture Secure enterprise architecture analysis and integration Engineering concepts and information system security architecture support Specific Tasks Analysis, design, configuration, implementation, documentation, and operation of Intrusion Prevention System devices Manage system deployments, upgrades, ongoing maintenance, and operations Configuration and operation of security device authentication, management & logging platforms Assist in requirement gathering for security infrastructure technology solutions across enterprise and service provider networks Provide Tier 3 support for NOC personnel troubleshooting network issues Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network connectivity issues and advise on network security related issues Provide occasional off‑hours support for planned maintenance and unplanned issues, may require on‑site work at a data center during off‑hours Responsibilities Coordinate IT project management, engineering, maintenance, QA, and risk management Plan, coordinate, and monitor project activities Develop technical applications to support users Develop, implement, maintain, and enforce documented standards and procedures for design, development, installation, modification, and documentation of assigned systems Provide training for system products and procedures Perform monitoring, maintenance, or reporting on real‑time databases, real‑time network and serial data communications, and real‑time graphics and logic applications Troubleshoot problems Ensure project life‑cycle compliance with district standards and procedures Additional Skills Required Prior experience as technical support to security technologies for authentication infrastructure implementation, evolution, and operations Hands‑on experience with PKI, S/MIME, SSL Experience with Active Directory, LDAP, Radius, NTLM, SAML, AADL, IWA, Open Directory platforms Familiarity with RSA Secure ID, Cisco ACS, SecureAuth, OneLogin, Okta 16+ years planning, coordinating, and monitoring project activities Experience leading projects in compliance with established standards/procedures All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr