SSO/MFA Lead
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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The University of Southern California (USC) is advancing its cybersecurity posture with a renewed focus on resilience cyber risk management and threat-informed defense. As a world-class research institution USC is building a culture of security that supports its academic and research mission in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
This role sits within a newly restructured cybersecurity organization thats leading this transformation. Youll join a team focused on scalable proactive defense strategies incident preparedness and operational excellenceworking alongside experts who are deeply committed to service innovation and impact.
If youre driven by purpose thrive in complexity and want to help shape the future of cybersecurity at a leading university we invite you to bring your leadership to the table.
POSITION SUMMARY
As the SSO & MFA Lead you will be an integral member of the cybersecurity department while also collaborating with stakeholders across the university ecosystem and reporting to the Manager PAM & SSO Services. This is a full-time exempt position eligible for all of USCs fantastic Benefits Perks.This opportunity is remote.
The SSO & MFA Lead is responsible for overseeing the management and operations of Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions such as ForgeRock Shibboleth Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) systems Identity Proofing and Account Take Over prevention. Leads the product offering (e.g. overall strategy development lifecycle management) responsible for managing projects prioritizing tasks and directing both engineering and operational activities. Ensures the security integrity and efficient functioning of SSO systems collaborates with various departments to meet regulatory requirements and provides leadership and mentorship.
The SSO & MFA Lead will:
Leads the development and management of the SSO & MFA product roadmap ensuring alignment with university goals. Prioritizes tasks and projects based on business needs risk assessments and resource availability.
Manages SSO-related projects from inception to completion ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget. Oversees the day-to-day operations of SSO systems to ensure optimal performance and security.
Oversees the design development and implementation of SSO MFA Identity Proofing and Account Take Over solutions. Ensures the integration of SSO systems with other university systems and applications.
Develops and enforces policies and procedures tailored to the universitys SSO needs. Conducts regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
Collaborates with IT HR academic departments and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of SSO processes.
Encourages a workplace culture where all employees are valued value others and have the opportunity to contribute through their ideas words and actions in accordance with the USC Code of Ethics.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Great candidates for the position of SSO & MFA Lead will meet the following qualifications:
5 years in Identity and Access Management.
A bachelors degree or combined experience and education as substitute for minimum education.
Experience in SSO and MFA solutions.
Expertise in designing and implementing SSO and MFA frameworks ensuring seamless integration with enterprise applications.
Knowledge of authentication protocols such as SAML OAuth OpenID Connect and related technologies.
Strong understanding of security best practices for authentication and access control.
Proven ability to monitor and optimize SSO and MFA performance ensuring high availability.
Experience with cloud-based identity platforms like Okta Ping Identity or Azure AD.
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve authentication-related issues promptly.
Effective communication skills for working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Exceptional candidates for the position of SSO & MFA Lead will also bring the following qualifications or more:
7 years of related experience.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP CISM and product-specific certification.
In addition the successful candidate must also demonstrate through ideas words and actions a strong commitment to USCs Unifying Values of integrity excellence community well-being open communication and accountability.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The annual base salary range for this position is $150433.13 to $168158.88. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer alignment federal state and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding as well as external market and organizational considerations.
To support the well-being of our faculty and staff USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of perks to help protect their and their dependents health wealth and future. These benefits are available as part of the overall compensation and total rewards package. You can learn more about USCs comprehensive benefits here.
Join the USC cybersecurity team within an environment of innovation and excellence.
Addtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 5 years in Identity and Access Management.
Minimum Skills: Experience in SSO and MFA solutions. Expertise in designing and implementing SSO and MFA frameworks ensuring seamless integration with enterprise applications. Knowledge of authentication protocols such as SAML OAuth OpenID Connect and related technologies. Strong understanding of security best practices for authentication and access control. Proven ability to monitor and optimize SSO and MFA performance ensuring high availability. Experience with cloud-based identity platforms like Okta Ping Identity or Azure AD. Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve authentication-related issues promptly. Effective communication skills for working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CISSP CISM and product-specific certification.
Preferred Experience: 7 years
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at or by email at. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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