Security Engineer

Job Summary Our client, a major U.S. airline, is looking for an IAM Security Engineer to join their Cybersecurity and Digital Risk team, focused on workforce identity. It's a 21 week contract, fully remote within the U.S., with no travel. This person will integrate applications with the company's enterprise identity platforms, configuring SSO and MFA using OIDC, SAML, and OAuth, and building Microsoft Entra conditional access policies. They'll migrate applications between identity platforms, write scripts to automate onboarding of apps and users, implement designs from IAM architects, and support integrations after they go live. We're looking for someone who has personally configured and troubleshot SAML or OIDC application integrations and built conditional access policies in Entra, which is the key differentiator for this role. Experience limited to user provisioning, access requests, MFA resets, identity governance, or GRC work, or network security experience without hands-on application integration, is not a fit. This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role. Core ResponsibilitiesConfigure authentication for applications using OIDC, SAML, and OAuthEnable SSO and MFA for new and existing applicationsBuild and maintain Microsoft Entra conditional access policiesMigrate applications between identity platforms and providersDevelop scripts and automation to onboard applications and users to identity platformsImplement IAM designs and requirements provided by architects and analystsPartner with development teams as the IAM point of contact for new application integrationsTroubleshoot and support existing IAM integrations and processesDocument IAM procedures and communicate security requirements to users and teams Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience5+ years of experience in identity and access management or security engineeringHands-on experience configuring application authentication using SAML, OIDC, and OAuthHands-on experience building Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) conditional access policiesExperience enabling SSO and MFA for enterprise applicationsExperience migrating applications between identity platforms or providersExperience writing scripts to automate IAM tasks, such as Python, PowerShell, Java, or JavaScriptExperience troubleshooting failed authentication and SSO issuesWorking knowledge of Microsoft Active DirectoryLocated in the U.S. Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)Duo MFA experienceOracle Access Manager experienceMicrosoft Entra application proxy experienceExperience with other identity platforms such as Okta, Ping, ADFS, or SiteMinderMicrosoft Graph API experienceCISSP certificationAzure or Microsoft identity certifications, such as SC-300 or AZ-500Experience in a large enterprise with a large application portfolio Key Competencies and BehaviorsHands-on engineer who builds and configures integrations directlyWorks independently and takes ownership of problems through resolutionStrong troubleshooting skills across authentication flows and identity platformsFollows through on designs from architects with attention to detailCommunicates clearly with developers, architects, analysts, and end usersComfortable mentoring less experienced peers when needed Work EnvironmentLocation: Fully remote within the U.S., no travelContract runs for 21 weeksInterview process includes two rounds Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $49.00 and $70.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) 401K offered About KellyMitchell At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. Marketing Disclosure By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from KellyMitchell and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.careers.kellymitchell.com/privacy-policy [143392]