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CIAM Engineer (Newark)

IMCS Group, Newark, CA, United States


Job Title: CIAM Engineer (Auth0 Specialist)
Location:

Newark, CA (Hybrid)
Duration:

6 Months (Possible Extension)
Employment Type:

Contract

Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced

CIAM Engineer

to design, implement, and secure customer identity solutions for high-traffic, customer-facing applications. This role plays a critical part in enhancing authentication, authorization, and overall user experience while ensuring robust security and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable authentication and authorization solutions using

OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and SAML
Configure and manage

Auth0

(Actions, Rules, Hooks, MFA, Adaptive MFA, Universal Login)
Integrate identity solutions across web, mobile, and microservices architectures
Develop and customize login/signup flows aligned with business branding
Implement secure

REST API

communication and system-to-system authentication
Manage identity configurations using

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Auth0 CLI)
Perform user migration (bulk and lazy migration strategies) from legacy systems
Monitor and troubleshoot authentication flows using tools like logs, dashboards, and APIs
Ensure compliance with security and privacy standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)

Required Skills & Experience
7+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management / CIAM
Strong hands-on experience with

Auth0 implementation
Deep knowledge of

OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, JWT
Proficiency in

JavaScript, Node.js , and familiarity with frontend frameworks (React/Angular/Vue)
Experience with

RESTful APIs

and secure system integrations
Strong understanding of

RBAC, ABAC, and fine-grained authorization

Preferred Qualifications
Auth0 Certification (Professional/Expert)
Experience with cloud platforms ( AWS, Azure, or GCP )
Knowledge of monitoring/security tools like

Splunk or Datadog
Familiarity with

LDAP, Active Directory , or other directory services

What Makes This Role Exciting
Opportunity to own and shape

customer identity architecture

at scale
High-impact role influencing security, performance, and user experience
Work closely with cross-functional teams across engineering, product, and security
Flexible hybrid work environment

Additional Details
40 hours/week (potential for additional hours if required)
No travel required
Strong possibility of extension based on performance and budget