Senior Cyber Specialist - Consumer Identity (Contract)

Job Title: Senior Cyber Specialist - Consumer Identity Location: St. Paul, MN (100% Onsite) Contract Duration: 8 Weeks Pay Rate: $65-$70/hour Employment Type: W-2 Contract Position Summary: A leading organization in the healthcare and life sciences industry is seeking a Senior Cyber Specialist - Consumer Identity to perform a focused 8-week assessment of its consumer identity and access management (CIAM) environment. This high-profile engagement involves evaluating the configuration, governance, and security posture of a modern identity platform to ensure alignment with industry best practices, compliance frameworks, and organizational standards. The role requires cross-functional collaboration and direct engagement with architects, engineers, and product teams. Key Responsibilities: Assess configuration and controls related to CIAM platforms, including MFA, password policies, API authentication, and identity federation (SAML, OIDC, OAuth). Evaluate authorization models such as RBAC, ABAC, and PBAC, and user lifecycle processes including provisioning, deprovisioning, and account synchronization. Analyze compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, PCI DSS), and validate consent and preference management mechanisms. Review change management procedures, access review processes, and governance documentation. Validate identity-related event logging, monitoring, and SIEM integration. Conduct interviews with stakeholders, review architectural artifacts, and gather evidence. Deliver a gap assessment report with findings and actionable recommendations. Present recommendations and security posture insights to key stakeholders as needed. Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in identity architecture, cybersecurity, CIAM, or technology audit. Strong experience assessing consumer identity platforms (Auth0 preferred). Deep understanding of authentication protocols, authorization controls, and identity lifecycle management. Familiarity with identity federation standards (SAML, OIDC, OAuth) and emerging technologies (e.g., WebAuthn, Passkeys). Knowledge of industry standards such as NIST SP 800-63B and compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS). Proven ability to lead assessments, develop documentation, and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical teams. Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISA, CIAM, or equivalent. Engagement Details: Start Date: Early August End Date: Late September (Target) Hours: 40/week, standard business hours Work Environment: 100% Onsite (St. Paul, MN); travel flexibility may be considered Interview Process: Single virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

Created: 2026-03-04