Salesforce Identity Provider
RiDiK (a Subsidiary of CLPS. Nasdaq: CLPS)
Job Description
Role: Salesforce Identity Provider (IdP)
Location: Remote
Experience: 6+Years
Role Overview
A Salesforce Identity Provider (IdP) Specialist/Developer is responsible for configuring and managing Salesforce as an Identity Provider, enabling secure authentication and Single Sign-On (SSO) across multiple applications.
They ensure users can log in once and securely access connected systems using standards like SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.
Key Responsibilities
1. Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Configure Salesforce as an Identity Provider (IdP)
• Manage user authentication and authorization
• Implement Single Sign-On (SSO) across enterprise apps
2. SSO & Federation Setup
• Set up and manage:
o SAML 2.0 SSO
o OAuth 2.0 flows
o OpenID Connect (OIDC)
• Integrate Salesforce with:
o Enterprise apps (HRMS, ERP)
o External portals and third-party systems
3. User Management & Provisioning
• Configure:
o Just-In-Time (JIT) provisioning
o User federation IDs
• Automate user lifecycle (onboarding/offboarding)
4. Security & Compliance
• Implement:
o Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
o IP restrictions and login policies
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards
5. Troubleshooting & Monitoring
• Diagnose login/SSO issues
• Analyze authentication logs and debug failures
• Maintain uptime and reliability of identity services
6. Documentation & Collaboration
• Document SSO configurations and flows
• Work with security teams, DevOps, and application owners
Required Skills
Technical Skills
• Strong understanding of:
o SAML 2.0
o OAuth 2.0
o OpenID Connect (OIDC)
• Hands-on experience with Salesforce Identity features
• Knowledge of authentication flows and tokens (JWT, assertions)
• Basic Salesforce admin knowledge:
o Profiles, Permission Sets
o Users & Roles
Tools & Platforms
• Experience with identity platforms like:
o Okta
o Azure Active Directory
• Familiarity with API testing tools (Postman)
Soft Skills
• Strong troubleshooting ability
• Attention to security details
• Cross-team communication
Preferred Qualifications
• Salesforce Certifications:
o Administrator
o Identity & Access Management Designer
• Experience in enterprise IAM architecture
• Knowledge of Zero Trust security concepts