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Sr. Cybersecurity Specialist

Sr. Cybersecurity Specialist

Spectraforce TechnologiesSt. Paul, MN, United States
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Title : Senior Cyber Specialist - Consumer Identity

Duration : 6 months

Location : St. Paul, MN, Chicago, IL

As Senior Cyber Specialist - Consumer Identity, you will play a pivotal role in validating controls and governance supporting Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) platforms. You will partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate identity configurations, uphold governance standards, and enable the secure delivery of digital identity services for consumer access across a diverse product portfolio.

You will serve as a trusted advisor on identity architecture, authentication, and authorization controls and governance. Product Owners, Engineers, Architects will rely on your expertise and clear communication to guide decisions and maintain a secure, scalable, and compliant consumer identity ecosystem.

The primary duties associated with this assignment include :

CIAM Controls Assessment :

  • Validate the implementation and governance of controls related to identity providers (IdP) configuration and federation protocols (e.g., SAML, OIDC).
  • Evaluate the design and implementation of authorization models, including role-based (RBAC), attribute-based (ABAC), and policy-based access controls (PBAC).
  • Determine the strength and efficiency of security controls governing password requirements, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and adaptive authentication for both consumer-facing access and internal platform operations.
  • Assess API security, token management, and secure system integrations used for CIAM, including third-party integrations.
  • Review user lifecycle automation processes, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and account synchronization.
  • Assess controls surrounding user profile information.
  • Analyze self-service and account recovery features for both security and usability.
  • Validate logging, monitoring, and SIEM integration for identity-related events.

CIAM Governance Assessment :

  • Assess and validate adherence to CIAM governance frameworks, including defined roles, responsibilities, and accountability structures.
  • Validate the effectiveness of processes designed to ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and other applicable consumer data protection standards.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness and compliance of consent and preference management mechanisms in supporting user autonomy and regulatory requirements.
  • Verify data governance practices to ensure proper data minimization, retention, and classification aligned with regulatory and organizational requirements.
  • Analyze identity-related risk management processes.
  • Review change management and configuration control procedures.
  • Verify that recurring access reviews and related documentation are in place and effectively maintained.
  • Analyze the effectiveness of metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools in providing actionable insights and ensuring robust CIAM governance oversight.
  • Assess vendor oversight and review of third-party security certifications (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).

    • About you :

  • 5+ years of experience in identity architecture, access management, cybersecurity, or technology audit with a focus on evaluating the effectiveness of consumer identity and access management (CIAM) governance and controls
  • Deep understanding of authentication, authorization, and identity lifecycle management
  • Knowledge of industry guidance related to digital authentication and lifecycle management (e.g. NIST SP 800-63B)
  • Hands-on experience with assessing CIAM platforms and identity federation protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth)
  • Familiarity with modern authentication technologies such as WebAuthn and Passkeys
  • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks impacting consumer identity (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, PCI DSS)
  • Experience in risk assessment, compliance audits, and governance reporting
  • Strong collaboration and influencing skills across technical and business teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills tailored to diverse audiences
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Assurance, or a related field

    • Preferred : Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CIAM, or equivalent

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