Cyber Security Specialist - Consumer Identity

Job Description

Job Title : Senior Cyber Specialist - Consumer Identity

Contract Duration : 6 months, possible extension

Location : St. Paul, MN or North Chicago, IL

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Pay Range : $43-$48 per hour

Summary

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, and Architects will rely on your expertise and clear communication to guide decisions and maintain a secure, scalable, and compliant consumer identity ecosystem.

Responsibilities

CIAM Controls Assessment

• Validate the implementation and governance of controls related to identity provider (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

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications