Junior Cyber Security

<p><strong>Position:</strong> Junior Cyber Security Consultant<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Charlotte, NC<br><br><strong>Experience:</strong> 0-2 Years<br><br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time<br><br><strong>Work Mode:</strong> Remote (Work From Home)</p> Role Overview <p>We are looking for recent college graduates or early-career professionals with <strong>0-2 years of experience</strong> to join our Cyber Security team. The ideal candidate will focus on <strong>Identity and Access Management (IAM)</strong> and federated identity solutions. This role involves supporting the implementation and management of <strong>PingFederate</strong>, enabling <strong>Single Sign-On (SSO)</strong> capabilities, and working with modern authentication protocols. It is a great opportunity for candidates who want to build practical experience in cyber security and IAM technologies.</p> Key Responsibilities <ul> <li> <p>Implement, configure, and maintain <strong>PingFederate</strong> for enterprise and cloud-based applications.</p></li> <li> <p>Design and deploy federated identity solutions for <strong>B2B</strong> and <strong>B2C</strong> environments.</p></li> <li> <p>Configure and integrate authentication protocols such as <strong>Security Assertion Markup Language</strong>, <strong>OAuth 2.0</strong>, <strong>OpenID Connect</strong>, and <strong>Lightweight Directory Access Protocol</strong>.</p></li> <li> <p>Develop and maintain automation scripts using languages like <strong>Python</strong> or <strong>PowerShell</strong>.</p></li> <li> <p>Work with <strong>REST API</strong>, web services, and middleware technologies to support identity integrations.</p></li> <li> <p>Prepare and maintain documentation including solution designs, proposals, and implementation plans following industry best practices.</p></li> <li> <p>Support <strong>SSO services</strong>, <strong>Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)</strong> solutions, and PingFederate policy configurations.</p></li> <li> <p>Collaborate with team members on project tasks, including API integration, minor UI updates, and basic <strong>Java/jQuery</strong> support when required.</p></li> <li> <p>Stay up to date with the latest IAM trends, cyber security practices, and emerging technologies.</p></li> <li> Required Skills & Qualifications </li> <li> <p>0-2 years of experience or knowledge in <strong>Identity and Access Management (IAM)</strong> and federated authentication.</p></li> <li> <p>Basic hands-on exposure to <strong>PingFederate</strong>, including installation, configuration, or integration.</p></li> <li> <p>Understanding of authentication protocols such as <strong>Security Assertion Markup Language</strong>, <strong>OAuth 2.0</strong>, <strong>OpenID Connect</strong>, and <strong>Lightweight Directory Access Protocol</strong>.</p></li> <li> <p>Basic scripting skills using <strong>Python</strong> or <strong>PowerShell</strong>.</p></li> <li> <p>Strong analytical, communication, and organizational abilities.</p></li> <li> <p>Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a <strong>remote work environment</strong>.</p></li></ul>