Senior Access Management Engineer - Duo / MFA Specialist (Remote in the U.S.)

Serve as the primary technical lead on all Duo Security engagements, owning end-to-end delivery from design through implementation and handoff

Lead Duo deployment architecture and design, including: Duo MFA — Policy design, user enrollment strategies, self-service portal configuration, and phased rollout planning Duo Authentication Proxy — Deployment, configuration, high availability, and integration with RADIUS, LDAP, and Active Directory Duo Single Sign-On (SSO) — SAML 2.0 and OIDC federation, application onboarding, and custom login branding Duo Device Trust — Trusted endpoint policies, certificate-based device verification, and managed/unmanaged device posture enforcement Duo Network Gateway (DNG) — Clientless remote access to internal web applications and SSH/RDP resources Duo Admin Panel & API — Tenant configuration, Admin API and Auth API integrations, custom scripting, and reporting Duo Trusted Endpoints — Integration with endpoint management platforms (Intune, Jamf, Workspace ONE, etc.) Duo Desktop (formerly Duo Device Health) — Endpoint health verification and posture-based access policies

Duo MFA — Policy design, user enrollment strategies, self-service portal configuration, and phased rollout planning

Duo Authentication Proxy — Deployment, configuration, high availability, and integration with RADIUS, LDAP, and Active Directory

Duo Single Sign-On (SSO) — SAML 2.0 and OIDC federation, application onboarding, and custom login branding

Duo Device Trust — Trusted endpoint policies, certificate-based device verification, and managed/unmanaged device posture enforcement

Duo Network Gateway (DNG) — Clientless remote access to internal web applications and SSH/RDP resources

Duo Admin Panel & API — Tenant configuration, Admin API and Auth API integrations, custom scripting, and reporting

Duo Trusted Endpoints — Integration with endpoint management platforms (Intune, Jamf, Workspace ONE, etc.)

Duo Desktop (formerly Duo Device Health) — Endpoint health verification and posture-based access policies

Design and implement Duo integrations across a wide range of application and infrastructure types, including: VPN concentrators (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto GlobalProtect, Fortinet, Pulse/Ivanti) Remote access platforms (Citrix, VMware Horizon, RD Gateway/NPS) Web applications via SAML/OIDC federation or Duo Web SDK Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for console and CLI MFA On-premises infrastructure (Windows RDP, SSH, local OS logon) Custom and legacy applications via Duo Auth API and Web SDK

VPN concentrators (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto GlobalProtect, Fortinet, Pulse/Ivanti)

Remote access platforms (Citrix, VMware Horizon, RD Gateway/NPS)

Web applications via SAML/OIDC federation or Duo Web SDK

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for console and CLI MFA

On-premises infrastructure (Windows RDP, SSH, local OS logon)

Custom and legacy applications via Duo Auth API and Web SDK

Plan and execute Duo-to-Duo migrations (e.g., tenant consolidation) and competitive migrations from Duo to Okta, Duo to Entra ID, or other MFA platforms

Develop automation scripts (Python, PowerShell, Bash) leveraging Duo Admin API for bulk operations, reporting, user lifecycle management, and integration testing

Design phased MFA rollout strategies with user communication plans, pilot groups, and exception handling workflows

Conduct security reviews of Duo configurations, identifying gaps in policy coverage, authentication bypass risks, and device trust enforcement

Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, integration runbooks, and client-facing knowledge transfer materials

Serve as a supporting engineer on Okta and Ping Identity engagements when Duo workload permits, working under the direction of the engagement's lead architect

Contribute hands-on technical work on Okta engagements, including: Application integration (SAML, OIDC, SWA) and SSO configuration MFA policy configuration and adaptive access policies Lifecycle Management (LCM) — provisioning, deprovisioning, and group-based automation Directory integrations (Active Directory, LDAP, HR systems via SCIM) Okta Workflows — supporting flow development for custom integrations and automations User migration and bulk import operations

Application integration (SAML, OIDC, SWA) and SSO configuration

MFA policy configuration and adaptive access policies

Lifecycle Management (LCM) — provisioning, deprovisioning, and group-based automation

Directory integrations (Active Directory, LDAP, HR systems via SCIM)

Okta Workflows — supporting flow development for custom integrations and automations

User migration and bulk import operations

Contribute hands-on technical work on Ping Identity engagements, including: PingFederate — SP/IdP connection configuration, adapter setup, and federation troubleshooting PingOne — SSO, MFA, and directory service configuration PingAccess — Resource and policy configuration for web application protection On-premises Ping product support — Assisting with deployments, upgrades, and patching under architect direction

PingFederate — SP/IdP connection configuration, adapter setup, and federation troubleshooting

PingOne — SSO, MFA, and directory service configuration

PingAccess — Resource and policy configuration for web application protection

On-premises Ping product support — Assisting with deployments, upgrades, and patching under architect direction

Execute assigned integration tasks, configuration changes, and testing activities with quality and consistency

Participate in peer reviews, knowledge-sharing sessions, and cross-training to deepen Okta and Ping Identity skills over time

Serve as the technical project owner on Duo engagements, taking full accountability for successful delivery and client outcomes

On Okta/Ping engagements, support the lead architect with clear status updates, task completion, and proactive communication of blockers

Delegate routine Duo tasks to junior engineers when available, providing clear direction and technical guidance

Mentor junior resources through hands-on pairing, configuration reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions

Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, implementation guides, and runbooks for all engagements

Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), delivery templates, and Duo-specific best practice frameworks

Provide Duo-focused technical expertise during the presales process to support new business opportunities

Assist with technical discovery, scoping, and requirements gathering for prospective Duo and MFA engagements

Develop Level of Effort (LOE) estimates for proposed Duo implementations and migrations

Contribute to Statement of Work (SOW) development, ensuring technical accuracy and feasibility

Support proposal development with solution architectures, integration approaches, and implementation roadmaps

Participate in client-facing presentations and technical demonstrations during the sales cycle

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field — or equivalent work experience

5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management, with a strong emphasis on MFA and access security

Deep, hands-on experience with Cisco Duo Security , including: Duo MFA policy design, deployment, and administration Duo Authentication Proxy deployment and configuration (RADIUS, LDAP, AD) Duo SSO configuration (SAML 2.0, OIDC) Duo integrations across VPN, remote access, web applications, and infrastructure Duo Admin API and Auth API for automation and custom integrations Duo Device Trust and Trusted Endpoints configuration

Duo MFA policy design, deployment, and administration

Duo Authentication Proxy deployment and configuration (RADIUS, LDAP, AD)

Duo SSO configuration (SAML 2.0, OIDC)

Duo integrations across VPN, remote access, web applications, and infrastructure

Duo Admin API and Auth API for automation and custom integrations

Duo Device Trust and Trusted Endpoints configuration

Working proficiency with at least one of the following: Okta — Application integration, SSO, MFA, Lifecycle Management, directory integrations Ping Identity — PingFederate, PingOne, PingAccess configuration and administration

Okta — Application integration, SSO, MFA, Lifecycle Management, directory integrations

Ping Identity — PingFederate, PingOne, PingAccess configuration and administration

Strong understanding of SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and RADIUS protocols

Proficiency with Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation and API integrations

Experience integrating MFA solutions with VPN, Citrix, RD Gateway/NPS, and cloud platforms

Familiarity with Active Directory, LDAP, and enterprise directory services

Experience with endpoint management platforms (Intune, Jamf, Workspace ONE) in the context of device trust

Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles, least-privilege access, and identity security best practices

Demonstrated ability to own technical delivery, manage client expectations, and work independently with minimal oversight

Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes.

Experience with Duo-to-Okta or Duo-to-Entra ID migration projects

Hands-on experience with both Okta and Ping Identity platforms (not just one)

Familiarity with Okta Workflows for custom automation and integration development

Experience with PingFederate federation hub architecture and multi-protocol bridging

Experience with DaVinci orchestration (Ping Identity)

Familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD, including Conditional Access and MFA

Infrastructure-as-code experience (Terraform, Ansible) for identity platform deployments

Professional certifications such as: Cisco Duo certifications Okta Certified Professional / Administrator / Consultant Ping Identity Certified Professional CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certifications

Cisco Duo certifications

Okta Certified Professional / Administrator / Consultant

Ping Identity Certified Professional

CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certifications

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work

Substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for a minimum of 8 hours a day

Required to have close visual acuity to view computer terminal and/or extensive reading for a minimum of 8 hours a day

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Why GuidePoint? GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,300 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.

Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.

This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation. Some added perks….

Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)

Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)

Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans

12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program

Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance

Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment

Pet Benefit Option