SSO/MFA Lead

• 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 university's 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 bachelor’s 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 USC’s Unifying Values of integrity, excellence, community, well-being, open communication, and accountability. 

SALARY AND BENEFITS 

The annual base salary range for this position is $150,433.13 to $168,158.88. 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 candidate’s 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 USC’s comprehensive benefits here. 

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