Blue Star Partners · 5 months ago
Senior Cyber Specialist – Consumer Identity (Contract)
St. Paul, MN
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$65/hr - $70/hr
5+ years expBlue Star Partners is a leading organization in the healthcare and life sciences industry, seeking a Senior Cyber Specialist – Consumer Identity for a focused 8-week assessment of its consumer identity and access management environment. The role involves evaluating the configuration, governance, and security posture of a modern identity platform while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
ConsultingE-LearningProject Management
Responsibilities
Assess configuration and controls related to CIAM platforms, including MFA, password policies, API authentication, and identity federation (SAML, OIDC, OAuth)
Evaluate authorization models such as RBAC, ABAC, and PBAC, and user lifecycle processes including provisioning, deprovisioning, and account synchronization
Analyze compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, PCI DSS), and validate consent and preference management mechanisms
Review change management procedures, access review processes, and governance documentation
Validate identity-related event logging, monitoring, and SIEM integration
Conduct interviews with stakeholders, review architectural artifacts, and gather evidence
Deliver a gap assessment report with findings and actionable recommendations
Present recommendations and security posture insights to key stakeholders as needed
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in identity architecture, cybersecurity, CIAM, or technology audit
Strong experience assessing consumer identity platforms (Auth0 preferred)
Deep understanding of authentication protocols, authorization controls, and identity lifecycle management
Familiarity with identity federation standards (SAML, OIDC, OAuth) and emerging technologies (e.g., WebAuthn, Passkeys)
Knowledge of industry standards such as NIST SP 800-63B and compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS)
Proven ability to lead assessments, develop documentation, and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical teams
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
Preferred
Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISA, CIAM, or equivalent
Company
Blue Star Partners
Blue Star Partners is a consulting company that provides leadership development, project management and organizing for innovation.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jamal Baggett
Partner
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2025-06-30
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