Authentication Engineer at Kforce Inc in Birmingham, Alabama

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Authentication Engineer in Birmingham, AL.

Summary:
The Customer Authentication Engineer manages the day-to-day maintenance and operation of Authentication and related security systems to ensure that controls are adequate and effective in protecting the customers, environment, and employees.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs administration duties for the Identity and Authentication platforms


• Authentication Engineer develops and maintains detailed technical documentation related to the Customer Authentication and Identity platforms including on-premise and cloud-based deployments


• Serves as support for architecture, support, engineering, and application development issues related to Customer Authentication and Identity


• Analyzes, troubleshoots, and develops third-party integrations for related authentication and identity tools


• Creates new ways to solve existing production security issues related to authentication


• Evaluates new technologies and processes that enhance authentication capabilities and collaborates with management to enact change


• As an Authentication Engineer, you will establishe plans and protocols to protect data and information systems against unauthorized access, modification, and/or destruction


• Delivers technical reports on daily activities


• Analyzes and advises on new authentication technologies and program conformance


• Maintains knowledge of current and emerging technologies and advancements associated with Omni-channel and Digital Authentication and Identity offerings including Cyber Crime related activities


• Analyzes security scenarios and provides data-driven solutions and recommendations to management

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or GED and eight (8) years of experience in Information Security/Technology


• Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of experience in Information Security/Technology


• Relevant security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CIAM, etc.)


• Experience with Agile methodology and SDLC concepts/tools (Git, Atlassian stack)


• Experience working with Authentication


• Experience with one or more programming languages such as Java, C#, C/C++, Python, or JavaScript (Java preferred)


• Experience with Linux/Unix, Windows, scripting (with programming languages such as Bash, PowerShell, or Perl), SQL, LDAP, and web services


• Experience with cloud-based technologies and environments such as AWS and Azure


• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts/scenarios to both technical and non-technical audiences


• Preferred if experience with FIDO, Webauthn, OTP, Biometrics, and multifactor authentication (MFA) platforms


• Ability to multi-task, to be self-initiated, and work independently


• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills


• Good time management skills


• Knowledge and skill in technical problem resolution


• Strong attention to detail and outstanding analytical skills


• Strong organizational, research, analytical and/or problem-solving skills to evaluate situations, make recommendations, and take effective action


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Financial services experience preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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