at Insight Global, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Description
Insight Global is looking for a Multi-Factor Authentication Security Engineer to join a large Insurance client’s Global Cyber & Information Security team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of authentication protocols, specific industry knowledge of providers, and expertise in authentication assurance levels. Proficiency in FIDO, CTAP W3C’s, and Syncable authentication methods is essential for this role. The Multi-Factor Authentication Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and efficient authentication systems to protect our organization’s sensitive data and ensure a seamless user experience. Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement multi-factor authentication solutions based on industry best practices and standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define authentication protocols and assurance levels.
- Conduct thorough research and analysis of authentication providers, evaluating their capabilities, compatibility, and security features.
- Stay up to date with the latest advancements in authentication technologies, protocols, and industry trends.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture, design specifications, and user guides.
- Perform security assessments and vulnerability testing to identify potential risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex authentication issues, ensuring system availability and reliability.
- Collaborate with software developers and system administrators to integrate authentication systems into existing infrastructure.
- Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams and external stakeholders regarding authentication-related matters.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of authentication systems.
- Drive security engineering conversations for our enterprise IT and business IT teams in implementations. Actively assess existing implementations, identifying security issues and prioritizing fixes.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .
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Skills and Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
Proven work experience as a Multi-Factor Authentication Engineer or similar role
In-depth knowledge of authentication protocols, such as OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect, and Kerberos
Strong understanding of authentication assurance levels and their implementation in different contexts
Familiarity with industry-leading authentication providers and their offerings.
Proficiency in FIDO (Fast Identity Online) specifications and related technologies
Experience with CTAP (Client to Authenticator Protocol) and W3C’s Web Authentication API
Knowledge of Syncable authentication methods, including biometrics and hardware tokens
Solid understanding of cryptography principles and secure communication protocols
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex systems
Excellent communication and collaboration skills Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+) null
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.
