About Client:

One of our MNC clients offers technology consulting and digital solutions to global enterprises across industries, enabling transformative scale at unparalleled speed. With 145,000+ professionals across 90+ countries helping 1100+ clients, it provides a full spectrum of services including consulting, information technology, enterprise applications, business process services, engineering services, network services, customer experience & design services, AI & analytics, and cloud & infrastructure services. It is the first Indian company in the world to have been awarded the Sustainable Markets Initiative's Terra Carta Seal, in recognition of actively leading the charge to create a climate and nature-positive future

Job Title: SSO Engineer

Location: Pune

Experience: 10+

Salary: As per market

Notice Period: 0-15 days / serving

Mode of Hire: contract

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced SSO Engineer / SSO Support Engineer to design, implement, and support Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions across enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with SAML-based authentication, identity platforms, and Windows/Linux environments, along with scripting skills for automation and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and support SSO integrations using SAML 2.0
Configure and troubleshoot authentication flows between Identity Providers (IdP) and Service Providers (SP)
Provide L2/L3 support for SSO-related issues including login failures, token errors, and certificate problems
Work with application teams to onboard apps into SSO platforms
Manage and troubleshoot Windows and Linux systems related to authentication services
Analyze logs and traces to resolve complex authentication and authorization issues
Automate routine SSO and IAM tasks using scripting
Maintain documentation for SSO configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure secure access controls

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Strong experience with Single Sign-On (SSO) concepts and implementations
Hands-on experience with SAML 2.0
Experience supporting SSO platforms such as:
Okta, Azure AD / Entra ID, ADFS, Ping Identity, OneLogin (any)
Solid knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
Experience with scripting (one or more):
PowerShell
Bash / Shell
Python
Understanding of authentication protocols and standards:
SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC)
Ability to troubleshoot certificates, assertions, claims, and federation issues
Strong communication and documentation skills

Good to Have (Nice-to-Have):

Experience with AD / LDAP integrations
Exposure to IAM / Access Management best practices
Experience in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP)
ITIL or security certifications (optional)

Information Security - SSO Engineer