Senior Identity & Security Engineer

Our client is currently seeking a Senior Identity & Security Engineer Location: Southlake, TX 76092 Secondary location: Austin, TX or Phoenix, AZ Job Type: Contract-to-Hire (Full-Time conversion for the right candidate) Experience Level: Senior (5-8 Years) Sponsorship: Not available for this role About the Role We are looking for a Senior Identity & Security Engineer to join our team and lead efforts around identity and access management, network security, and emerging threat mitigation. This is a hands-on technical role that requires strong independent judgment, excellent communication, and deep experience with modern identity federation and infrastructure security tools. Responsibilities • Design, implement, and maintain identity and access management solutions using PingFederate, PingID, and PingAccess • Monitor new and emerging security threats from various sources and assist in creating product detection mechanisms • Manage and troubleshoot containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes • Implement and maintain security technologies including L2/L3 firewalls, application layer security, IDS/IPS, anti-virus, DDoS mitigation, and VPN/VoIP security • Perform network trace analysis and troubleshooting to ensure the highest levels of system assurance • Support wireless security, traffic profiling, anomaly detection, and penetration testing initiatives • Collaborate cross-functionally while maintaining strong documentation and communication practices Minimum Qualifications • 5-8 years of hands-on experience in identity management and/or security engineering • Proven hands-on experience with PingFederate (PingFed, PingID, PingAccess) • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes container technologies • Working knowledge of Linux, firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems • Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience • 2-5 years of security implementation experience Preferred Qualifications • Experience with HYPR, Affirm, or passwordless authentication technologies • Familiarity with spyware/malcode tools and wireless security protocols • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a self-starter mindset

Created: 2026-03-10