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Senior Security Engineer

Senior Security Engineer

VDart IncNew York, NY, United States
7 hours ago
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Job description

Role : Senior Security Engineer

Duration : 3 months (for now - could extend depending on length of time to hire FT)

Hours : 20-30 hours / hour - can increase / be flexible

Location : 176 Grand St, New York, NY 10013 Occasional onsite

Job Description : Summary

  • We are seeking a short-term Corporate Security consultant (20-30 hours / week for 3 months) to automate employee access and secure our devices.
  • The consultant will deploy Okta-based authentication (multi-factor authentication on laptops, single sign-on for critical apps), clean up device inventory and access management, and automate employee onboarding and off boarding.
  • Must have : hands-on Okta administration and automation experience, plus macOS device management deployments. If you know someone, please send them our way!

Core Experience and Skills

  • Proven experience deploying Okta Verify, FastPass, and multi factor authentication across corporate laptops, enabling seamless single sign on for SaaS applications.
  • Hands on administration of MDM solutions (Rippling preferred) with device onboarding, inventory management, and enforcement of baseline security policies.
  • Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g.Okta Workflows) to integrate identity providers, directories, and SaaS applications.
  • Experience with directory hygiene and governance, including group and role cleanup, lifecycle management, and access reviews across Okta and SaaS apps.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with IT, security, and business stakeholders.
  • Core Competencies

  • Identity & Access Management Architecture : designing and implementing authentication and authorization frameworks, including Okta or similar identity providers, MFA, SSO, and least privilege principles.
  • Device & Endpoint Security : expertise in managing device inventory and enforcing security baselines via MDM solutions (e.g., Jamf, Intune) across macOS and other devices.
  • SaaS Security Posture Management : evaluation and configuration of SaaS applications to align with security best practices, including secure configuration, SAML / SCIM integration, and vendor risk management.
  • Automation & Orchestration : designing automated provisioning and de-provisioning workflows for employees, using scripting and API integration for identity and SaaS services.
  • Compliance & Security Standards : knowledge of frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001 and the ability to implement controls and metrics to meet compliance requirements.
  • Scope (projects to deliver)

  • Device posture : MDM device inventory accuracy cleanup; ensure laptops meet baseline policies.
  • Authentication foundation : Okta Verify / FastPass rollout; multi-factor authentication (MFA) on laptops.
  • Centralized access : Put critical applications behind Okta with MFA; unify sign-on.
  • Lifecycle automation : Automate off-boarding; implement role-based access; enable self-service access requests.
  • Directory hygiene : Okta group, identity, and access cleanup (correct teams, roles, and mappings).
  • 60 90 Day Success Metrics

  • Inventory accuracy : 95% of active laptops present and compliant in MDM; zero "unknown owner" devices.
  • Strong laptop auth : 90% of active users enrolled in Okta Verify / FastPass; laptops require MFA at sign-in; less than 2 laptop MFA helpdesk issues per month.
  • Critical apps behind Okta : 12 business-critical apps use Okta with MFA; deactivation removes access within hours.
  • Faster access flow : Self-service access requests live for top 50% most used apps; 80% of access changes completed same business day
  • Correct access by role : Group and role mappings updated; monthly spot-check shows
  • Sample Workplan

  • Week 1 : Baseline MDM and Okta; confirm critical app list; pick pilot groups; draft rollout plan and comms.
  • Week 2 : Ship Okta Verify / FastPass pilot; fix MDM ownership gaps; draft self-service access request flow.
  • Week 3 : Enforce laptop MFA for pilot; move first 3 5 apps behind Okta; automate off-boarding for core systems.
  • Week 4 6 : Expand to remaining critical apps; finalize role-based access; complete Okta group and identity cleanup; turn on self-service; measure and harden.
  • Role : Senior Security Engineer

    Duration : 3 months (for now - could extend depending on length of time to hire FT)

    Hours : 20-30 hours / hour - can increase / be flexible

    Location : 176 Grand St, New York, NY 10013 Occasional onsite

    Job Description : Summary

  • We are seeking a short-term Corporate Security consultant (20-30 hours / week for 3 months) to automate employee access and secure our devices.
  • The consultant will deploy Okta-based authentication (multi-factor authentication on laptops, single sign-on for critical apps), clean up device inventory and access management, and automate employee onboarding and off boarding.
  • Must have : hands-on Okta administration and automation experience, plus macOS device management deployments. If you know someone, please send them our way!
  • Core Experience and Skills

  • Proven experience deploying Okta Verify, FastPass, and multi factor authentication across corporate laptops, enabling seamless single sign on for SaaS applications.
  • Hands on administration of MDM solutions (Rippling preferred) with device onboarding, inventory management, and enforcement of baseline security policies.
  • Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g.Okta Workflows) to integrate identity providers, directories, and SaaS applications.
  • Experience with directory hygiene and governance, including group and role cleanup, lifecycle management, and access reviews across Okta and SaaS apps.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with IT, security, and business stakeholders.
  • Core Competencies

  • Identity & Access Management Architecture : designing and implementing authentication and authorization frameworks, including Okta or similar identity providers, MFA, SSO, and least privilege principles.
  • Device & Endpoint Security : expertise in managing device inventory and enforcing security baselines via MDM solutions (e.g., Jamf, Intune) across macOS and other devices.
  • SaaS Security Posture Management : evaluation and configuration of SaaS applications to align with security best practices, including secure configuration, SAML / SCIM integration, and vendor risk management.
  • Automation & Orchestration : designing automated provisioning and de-provisioning workflows for employees, using scripting and API integration for identity and SaaS services.
  • Compliance & Security Standards : knowledge of frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001 and the ability to implement controls and metrics to meet compliance requirements.
  • Scope (projects to deliver)

  • Device posture : MDM device inventory accuracy cleanup; ensure laptops meet baseline policies.
  • Authentication foundation : Okta Verify / FastPass rollout; multi-factor authentication (MFA) on laptops.
  • Centralized access : Put critical applications behind Okta with MFA; unify sign-on.
  • Lifecycle automation : Automate off-boarding; implement role-based access; enable self-service access requests.
  • Directory hygiene : Okta group, identity, and access cleanup (correct teams, roles, and mappings).
  • 60 90 Day Success Metrics

  • Inventory accuracy : 95% of active laptops present and compliant in MDM; zero "unknown owner" devices.
  • Strong laptop auth : 90% of active users enrolled in Okta Verify / FastPass; laptops require MFA at sign-in; less than 2 laptop MFA helpdesk issues per month.
  • Critical apps behind Okta : 12 business-critical apps use Okta with MFA; deactivation removes access within hours.
  • Faster access flow : Self-service access requests live for top 50% most used apps; 80% of access changes completed same business day
  • Correct access by role : Group and role mappings updated; monthly spot-check shows
  • Sample Workplan

  • Week 1 : Baseline MDM and Okta; confirm critical app list; pick pilot groups; draft rollout plan and comms.
  • Week 2 : Ship Okta Verify / FastPass pilot; fix MDM ownership gaps; draft self-service access request flow.
  • Week 3 : Enforce laptop MFA for pilot; move first 3 5 apps behind Okta; automate off-boarding for core systems.
  • Week 4 6 : Expand to remaining critical apps; finalize role-based access; complete Okta group and identity cleanup; turn on self-service; measure and harden.
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