CIAM Engineer

Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a CIAM Engineer.

Job Description:

Job Title: CIAM Engineer

Job Type: Contract

Job Location: Newark, CA

Work Schedule: On-site

Pay Rate: $ 106-114 Based on experience.

Role Overview

The CIAM Specialist (7 years of experience) is responsible for designing, implementing, and securing the Customer Identity layer of customer-facing applications. This role focuses on seamless user registration, high-scale authentication, application integration and protecting customer data along with the user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture: Design end-to-end authentication and authorization flows using OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and SAML.
• Auth0 Implementation: Configure and manage Auth0 Tenants, including custom Actions, Rules, and Hooks to extend platform functionality.
• Integration: Embed Auth0 SDKs into various application environments (SPAs, Mobile, and Microservices) and integrate with third-party Identity Providers (IdPs) like Google, Apple, or enterprise SAML providers.
• Security & Compliance: Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Adaptive MFA, and Bot Detection. Ensure the platform meets regulatory standards like GDPR, CCPA, or HIPAA.
• Customization: Develop custom sign-up/login pages (Universal Login) and implement branding that matches the company’s digital identity.
• Automation (IdC): Manage identity configurations as code using Terraform or the Auth0 Deploy CLI to ensure consistent environments across Dev, Staging, and Production.
• User Migration: Designing and executing scripts for "Lazy Migration" or bulk imports of user data from legacy databases into Auth0 without forcing password resets.
• Debugging & Observability: Utilizing the Auth0 Dashboard, log streaming (to tools like Splunk or Datadog), and the Management API to troubleshoot failed authentication flows and token issues.
• Custom Login Flows: Developing and styling Universal Login pages to provide a consistent brand experience across multiple web and mobile properties.

Top 3 Hard Skills Required Years of Experience

1. Minimum 7 years’ experience with Protocols: Deep expertise in OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, and JWT (JSON Web Tokens).

2. Minimum 7 years’ experience with Development: Proficiency in JavaScript/Node.js/React (since Auth0 Actions/Rules run on Node) and familiarity with frontend frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.

3. Identity Concepts: Understanding of RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), ABAC (Attribute-Based Access Control), and Fine-Grained Authorization (FGA).

4. Minimum 7 years’ experience with APIs: Strong experience with RESTful API design and secure system-to-system communication (M2M).

Required Technical Skills

• Protocols: Deep expertise in OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, and JWT (JSON Web Tokens).
• Development: Proficiency in JavaScript/Node.js/React (since Auth0 Actions/Rules run on Node) and familiarity with frontend frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.
• APIs: Strong experience with RESTful API design and secure system-to-system communication (M2M).
• Identity Concepts: Understanding of RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), ABAC (Attribute-Based Access Control), and Fine-Grained Authorization (FGA).

Preferred Qualifications

• Auth0 Certification: Professional or Expert level certification.
• Cloud Platforms: Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP identity services.
• Security Tools: Familiarity with SIEM/SOAR integrations (e.g., Splunk, Datadog) for monitoring identity threats.
• Directory Services: Experience with LDAP, Active Directory, or other user stores.

About Maxonic:

Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.

Interested in Applying?

Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Harkirat Singh (harkirat@maxonic.com/ (408) 400-2319) for more details.