Kyyba
Job Title:
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Lead Ping Identity SME (IAM Specialist)
)
About Kyyba: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances. At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.
Job Description
About the Role: We are seeking an experienced
Ping Identity Subject Matter Expert (SME)
to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our Identity and Access Management (IAM) infrastructure using the Ping Identity suite. This role is critical to the successful execution of our Ping project, which includes the full spectrum of Ping products such as
Ping DS, AM, IDM, IG, Authorize, and Identity Platform . Ping products of /Ping DS/Ping AM/Ping IDM/Ping IG/Ping Authorize/Identity platform The Ping SME should have in depth working knowledge on Ping stack (multiple implementations done in the past) Specifically, Ping IG, AM, IDM, DS & Identity Platform (formerly known as ForgeRock Identity Gateway, Access Management, Identity Management, Directory Services & Identity Platform respectively) and Ping Authorize Bonus will be experience in containerized Blue-Green deployment, especially AWS EKS.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement end-to-end IAM solutions using the full Ping Identity product stack. Configure and manage
Ping Directory Services (DS) ,
Access Management (AM) ,
Identity Management (IDM) ,
Identity Gateway (IG) , and
Ping Authorize . Build and maintain
authentication ,
authorization ,
user provisioning , and
directory services . Collaborate with cross-functional teams including security, cloud, and application teams to integrate IAM into broader enterprise architecture. Lead troubleshooting and performance tuning efforts for Ping components. Provide expertise in
identity governance ,
SAML/OAuth/OIDC , and
API security . Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices in identity management. Required Qualifications
5+ years of hands-on experience
with the Ping Identity suite. Multiple successful
implementations of Ping solutions
in production environments. In-depth knowledge of IAM protocols including
SAML ,
OAuth2 ,
OIDC ,
LDAP , and
SCIM . Strong background in
identity lifecycle management ,
authentication flows , and
authorization policies . Familiarity with
ForgeRock IAM solutions
is highly desirable (due to product lineage). Preferred
Experience with
containerized deployments , especially:
Blue-Green deployment strategy Deploying on
AWS EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service)
Exposure to
DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
involving IAM. Knowledge of security best practices and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA). What We Offer
Opportunity to lead a strategic IAM initiative using cutting-edge technology. Work with a collaborative and expert team in a modern DevSecOps environment. Competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements. Career growth potential in cloud security and IAM domains.
Location
: (
Boston MA / Orchard Lake MI
(Mandatory)
)
Disclaimer: Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need." It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665
Rewards: Medical, dental, vision 401k Term life Voluntary life and disability insurance Optional Pre-paid legal plan Optional Identity theft plan Optional Medical and dependent FSA Work-visa sponsorship Opportunity for advancement Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client
SELECT AWARDS
An INC 5000 company for 10 years Corp! Michigan Economic Bright Spots Crain's Detroit Business Top Staffing Service Companies in Detroit TechServe Alliance Excellence Award- IT and Engineering Staffing & Solutions Best of MichBusiness winner in HR Wizards & Partnerships Metro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment, Selection & Orientation for 101 Best & Brightest 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Michigan
(
Lead Ping Identity SME (IAM Specialist)
)
About Kyyba: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances. At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.
Job Description
About the Role: We are seeking an experienced
Ping Identity Subject Matter Expert (SME)
to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our Identity and Access Management (IAM) infrastructure using the Ping Identity suite. This role is critical to the successful execution of our Ping project, which includes the full spectrum of Ping products such as
Ping DS, AM, IDM, IG, Authorize, and Identity Platform . Ping products of /Ping DS/Ping AM/Ping IDM/Ping IG/Ping Authorize/Identity platform The Ping SME should have in depth working knowledge on Ping stack (multiple implementations done in the past) Specifically, Ping IG, AM, IDM, DS & Identity Platform (formerly known as ForgeRock Identity Gateway, Access Management, Identity Management, Directory Services & Identity Platform respectively) and Ping Authorize Bonus will be experience in containerized Blue-Green deployment, especially AWS EKS.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement end-to-end IAM solutions using the full Ping Identity product stack. Configure and manage
Ping Directory Services (DS) ,
Access Management (AM) ,
Identity Management (IDM) ,
Identity Gateway (IG) , and
Ping Authorize . Build and maintain
authentication ,
authorization ,
user provisioning , and
directory services . Collaborate with cross-functional teams including security, cloud, and application teams to integrate IAM into broader enterprise architecture. Lead troubleshooting and performance tuning efforts for Ping components. Provide expertise in
identity governance ,
SAML/OAuth/OIDC , and
API security . Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices in identity management. Required Qualifications
5+ years of hands-on experience
with the Ping Identity suite. Multiple successful
implementations of Ping solutions
in production environments. In-depth knowledge of IAM protocols including
SAML ,
OAuth2 ,
OIDC ,
LDAP , and
SCIM . Strong background in
identity lifecycle management ,
authentication flows , and
authorization policies . Familiarity with
ForgeRock IAM solutions
is highly desirable (due to product lineage). Preferred
Experience with
containerized deployments , especially:
Blue-Green deployment strategy Deploying on
AWS EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service)
Exposure to
DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
involving IAM. Knowledge of security best practices and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA). What We Offer
Opportunity to lead a strategic IAM initiative using cutting-edge technology. Work with a collaborative and expert team in a modern DevSecOps environment. Competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements. Career growth potential in cloud security and IAM domains.
Location
: (
Boston MA / Orchard Lake MI
(Mandatory)
)
Disclaimer: Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need." It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665
Rewards: Medical, dental, vision 401k Term life Voluntary life and disability insurance Optional Pre-paid legal plan Optional Identity theft plan Optional Medical and dependent FSA Work-visa sponsorship Opportunity for advancement Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client
SELECT AWARDS
An INC 5000 company for 10 years Corp! Michigan Economic Bright Spots Crain's Detroit Business Top Staffing Service Companies in Detroit TechServe Alliance Excellence Award- IT and Engineering Staffing & Solutions Best of MichBusiness winner in HR Wizards & Partnerships Metro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment, Selection & Orientation for 101 Best & Brightest 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Michigan