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Position: Junior Cyber Security Consultant
Location: Charlotte, NC
Experience: 0-2 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Remote (Work From Home)
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.
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Design and deploy federated identity solutions for B2B and B2C environments.
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Configure and integrate authentication protocols such as Security Assertion Markup Language, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol.
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Develop and maintain automation scripts using languages like Python or PowerShell.
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Work with REST API, web services, and middleware technologies to support identity integrations.
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Prepare and maintain documentation including solution designs, proposals, and implementation plans following industry best practices.
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Support SSO services, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions, and PingFederate policy configurations.
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Collaborate with team members on project tasks, including API integration, minor UI updates, and basic Java/jQuery support when required.
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Stay up to date with the latest IAM trends, cyber security practices, and emerging technologies.
- Required Skills & Qualifications
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0-2 years of experience or knowledge in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and federated authentication.
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Basic hands-on exposure to PingFederate, including installation, configuration, or integration.
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Understanding of authentication protocols such as Security Assertion Markup Language, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol.
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Basic scripting skills using Python or PowerShell.
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Strong analytical, communication, and organizational abilities.
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Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a remote work environment.