IAM Federation Services Engineer

AbbVie

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Work type
On-site
Location
North Chicago, IL
Salary
$84,500–$162,000 / yr
Posted
24 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 2, 2126

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AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care. Its products include Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq.

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TL;DR · IAM Federation Services Engineer

The IAM Federation Services (Okta) Engineer joins the Information Security & Risk Management team to design, implement, and manage directory and authentication solutions for a global workforce. The role involves integrating federation technologies with enterprise and cloud systems using SAML 2.0, OIDC, and OAuth 2.0 standards. Key responsibilities include developing custom authentication experiences using Okta APIs and SDKs, configuring MFA technologies like PingID and FIDO2, and troubleshooting complex authorization issues. The engineer will utilize Microsoft Entra ID, Okta Identity Engine, and Ping Federate to manage user lifecycle processes and SSO. Candidates must possess advanced PowerShell scripting skills to automate identity systems. This position solves critical identity challenges by ensuring secure, scalable access for both internal employees and external customer identities across diverse cloud applications.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement federation identity and access management solutions aligned with business requirements.
  • Integrate federation technologies with enterprise and cloud systems using SAML 2.0, OIDC, and OAuth 2.0.
  • Develop and maintain custom authentication experiences using Okta APIs, SDKs, and widget-based login flows.
  • Configure and support various MFA technologies including PingID, Okta Verify, and FIDO2.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve federation authentication issues by analyzing logs and diagnosing provisioning challenges.
  • Monitor and optimize the scalability and performance of the federation infrastructure.
  • Document federation configurations, processes, and procedures while recommending improvements based on industry trends.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience or a Master’s degree with 4 years of experience.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience with Okta and Ping Federate.
  • Advanced proficiency in PowerShell scripting for identity system automation and management.
  • Proven experience as a Federation Engineer or in a similar role with deep expertise in Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and Ping Federate.
  • Hands-on experience with Okta Identity Engine for CIAM workflows, registration flows, and B2C/B2B identity patterns.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills to resolve complex federation authentication and authorization issues.
  • Certifications in Okta, Ping Federate, or Microsoft Entra ID (preferred).
  • Experience supporting large-scale environments of 10,000+ users (preferred).

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