Staff Cyber Systems Engineer (Authentication)

ZipRecruiter; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); Remote; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Staff Cyber Systems Engineer to lead the design and implementation of advanced Access Management solutions. This fully remote role involves collaborating with engineering teams to troubleshoot SSO-related issues and drive the development of enterprise-level security protocols. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Azure Entra ID, PingFederate, and MFA technologies, ensuring robust security measures are in place. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and community impact, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in enterprise Access Management solutions.
• Expert knowledge of Azure Entra ID and PingFederate.
• Experience with SSO, MFA, and security concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Access Management solutions.
• Lead authentication projects and provide technical insights.
• Develop engineering diagrams and technical reports.

Skills

Access Management Solutions

Single Sign-On (SSO)

Azure Entra ID

PingFederate

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Project Management

Web Development (JAVA, REST API, JSON)

Scripting (PowerShell, Python)

Cloud Security

Problem Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Splunk

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

The Staff Cyber Systems Engineer will deliver and maintain large, complex Access Management Administration systems. The individual will leverage leading-edge technology to position the organization for success and serve as a senior technical expert responsible for the design & implementation of enterprise access management platforms within the authentication and lifecycle.

• Support the design and development of Access Management solutions
• Design, implement, and maintain SSO solutions using Azure Entra ID and PingFederate.
• Work with an Engineering team to troubleshoot and resolve SSO-related issues, including authentication and authorization problems.
• Develop engineering diagrams and technical reports via enhanced logging
• Serve as key technical lead of the Access Management team and services
• Work closely with access management engineers and architects to propose solutions and provide strategic technical input
• Partner with Cyber teams
• Participate in business process evaluation, improvement and requirement gathering.
• Provide input and oversite with system implementations
• Lead authentication projects for NBCUniversal and provide knowledgeable insights to engineering and project teams
• Provide input and approvals for maintenance activities and upgrades
• Ability to handle assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Design, Develop and maintain Standard Operating Processes and Procedures for Access Management
• Leverage scripting and/or coding skills to automate processes
• Establish and report actionable and meaningful metrics
• Provide Executive level presentations on authentication or new technologies

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience at the Engineer / Sr Engineer level implementing enterprise Access Management solutions specific to technologies including Azure Entra ID, PingFederate, and MFA.
• 5+ years’ project management experience leading technical initiatives.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
• Solid understanding of and Access Management (IDM), Single Sign On (SSO), and security concepts.
• Advanced-level knowledge of Azure, PingFederate, and MFA (DUO and MS Authenticator).
• Expert knowledge of Authentication policy and integration on Azure Entra ID and Ping Federate
• Expert knowledge of authentication with hands-on implementation experience with SAML, OAuth, MFA, OpenID and Kerberos, LDAP, and RADIUS
• Solid understanding of Cloud Security and Concepts
• Solid understanding of Entra CA policies that pertain to authentication
• Demonstrated experience with Management User platforms - SAML, LDAP, SCIM, Directory, PingFederate, Active Directory, CA SiteMinder.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and Access Management business processes.
• Demonstrated Web development experience with JAVA, REST API, and JSON.
• Good Knowledge of SIEM tools like Splunk and how to run the reports, set up alerts, etc.
• Expertise in data and problem analysis, creative problem solving, and design thinking
• Ability to understand requirements from customers and build a robust SSO solution
• Ability to decipher complex designs and explain them at the Executive level

Desired Characteristics:

• Broad experience in application security and development, infrastructure management, or related fields in addition to experience in Security technologies.
• 3+years’ experience with scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation.
• Strong track record of understanding and interest in current and emerging technologies demonstrated through training, job experience, and/or industry activities.
• Demonstrate staff-level expertise in new technologies and approaches
• Strong team player – collaborates well with others to solve problems and actively incorporates input from various sources.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working with vendors to carry out proof of concepts and design discussions.
• Experience presenting solutions and research to stakeholders.

Additional Requirements:

• Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $125,000 - $155,000(bonus eligible).

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

Additional Information

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