MFA Engineer
Home Office: Washington, DC, United States
Full Time Senior-level / Expert Clearance required USD 98K - 163K
Guidehouse
Guidehouse is the only scaled advisory consultancy in the world to fully integrate commercial and public or government businesses within each of our industry segments because complex problems require both perspectives to address and outwit.Job Family:
Software Development & Support
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in identity and access management (IAM) and experience with implementing and managing multi-factor authentication solutions. The MFA Engineer will play a critical role in enhancing our security posture by ensuring the secure and seamless implementation of MFA across our organization.
- Develop, deploy, and maintain MFA solutions to protect sensitive systems and data.
- Integrate MFA with existing identity and access management systems.
- Customize MFA policies to meet the security requirements of different user groups and applications.
- Monitor the performance and effectiveness of MFA solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to MFA authentication.
- Conduct regular audits and assessments of MFA configurations and policies.
- Continuously evaluate and enhance MFA configurations to improve security and user experience.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to authentication and access control.
- Participate in security incident response activities as needed.
What You Will Need:
- US Citizenship and ability to obtain a federal clearance
- Bachelor’s Degree; Four (4) years additional professional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
- Minimum FOUR (4) years experience in implementing and managing MFA solutions.
- Strong knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) principles and technologies.
- Experience with MFA products and platforms (e.g., Duo, Okta, Microsoft Authenticator, RSA SecurID).
- Familiarity with authentication protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
- Solid understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+) are a plus
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
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