#NC26CSG189804 - Multi-Factor Authentication on Internet facing portals Proof of Concept - Closed
Deadline: July 8, 2026
Requester: NATO
Location: Offsite
Job type: Contractor
Start date: August, 2026
Security clearance: NATO SECRET
SCOPE OF WORK / DUTIES / ROLES
- Build a Proof of Concept (POC) environment based on a single Entra ID Identity Provider to a number of MFA technologies as MFA brokers;
- Test and document POC applications against a set test criterion;
- Build and test security logging with security department;
- Document Service delivery requirements and support documentation;
- Work with Quality teams to align test strategy and test acceptance.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Identity and Access Management:
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Minimum 5 years of experience;
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Strong knowledge of authentication protocols (SAML, OIDC);
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Sound knowledge of federated identity management and Single Sign On (SSO) solution (Okta, Entra ID, ...).
MFA:
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Proven experience designing and rolling out MFA at scale in an enterprise environment (5K+ users);
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Experience with certificate-based MFA smart cards, YubiKeys, passkeys/webauthn, TOTP, and push-based MFA apps (Microsoft Authenticator, Duo, ...);
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Understanding of risk-based or adaptive authentication strategies.
Web security and secure access architecture:
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Experience in securing web applications and APIs;
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Strong understanding of TLS, client certificates, reverse proxies, and Zero trust principles;
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Experience with SSO integration of web applications;
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The candidate must show recent experience on configuring MFA technologies following platforms (Technology Pillars) as brokers: Moodle, Sharepoint, Keycloak, Cognito;
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The Candidate must demonstrate recent experience configuring Entra ID as an MFA Provider to the above MFA brokers;
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The candidate must produce high stand of documentation for testing and service delivery.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
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Full proficiency in English;
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Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users in a clear and concise manner.
Customer Service Orientation:
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Strong customer service focus with a commitment to user satisfaction;
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Patience and empathy when dealing with user issues and concerns.
Organizational Skills:
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Attention to detail in documenting support activities and maintaining accurate records;
Team Collaboration:
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team and share knowledge and resources;
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Willingness to collaborate with colleagues to solve complex issues.
Others:
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The candidate has strong customer relationship skills, including negotiating complex and sensitive situations under pressure;
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The candidate must have the nationality of one of the NATO nations.
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