SSO Sr. Engineer

Overview

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In this role, you will be responsible for providing specialized knowledge and expertise in the implementation, operation, and support of an enterprise access management system. You will be performing Audit readiness and support of a SOC 1 Type I audit over NIST 800-53 controls, as well as perform test of design and test of effectiveness on those controls for all systems within the client solution.

Prepare and sustain audit readiness for SOC 1 Type I over NIST 800-53 controls. Assess, implement, operate and support an enterprise access management solution in line with client requirements. Collaborate with security, IT and compliance teams to validate control design and effectiveness across systems within the client solution.

• 3+ years of hands-on expertise with modern authentication protocols, including SAML 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and OAuth 2.0.
• Extensive experience administering one or more leading IdP platforms, such as Okta, Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), Ping Identity, Forge Rock, or ADFS.
• Strong understanding of directory services (Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP) and their integration with IdP solutions.
• Proven experience implementing and managing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions and policies.
• Security+ certification required
• Will be required to obtain a computing certification within 6 months of onboarding
• Active Secret clearance required

• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Power Shell, Python, Bash) for automation and reporting.
• Experience with user provisioning protocols like SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management).
• Familiarity with advanced IAM concepts such as Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Zero Trust architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their native IAM services. Knowledge of REST APIs for custom integrations and identity workflows.
• Knowledge of DISA's Global Content Delivery Services (GCDS) Single Sign On (SSO) managed service

US Citizen

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed Final date to receive applications.

The pay range for the states listed above is:

$93,400—$176,200 USD

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