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Pay Rate Range - $58.13 - 64.39/hr.
GBaMS ReqID: 10364936
US Citizen only! ITAR requirment
Open to remote 8-10+ years of Exp
Job Title: Ping Federated Architect
Experience Level: Senior/Lead
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Ping Federated Architect to design, implement, and manage identity federation solutions using PingFederate. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in identity and access management (IAM), Single Sign-On (SSO), and federated authentication protocols. You will play a key role in ensuring secure and seamless access to applications and services across multiple domains.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Solution Design and Implementation: - Architect and implement federated identity solutions using PingFederate. - Design and configure SSO, OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML, and other federated authentication protocols. - Integrate PingFederate with enterprise applications, cloud services, and third-party systems. 2. Technical Leadership: - Lead the deployment and configuration of PingFederate in complex environments. - Provide technical guidance to development and operations teams on IAM best practices. - Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and deliver scalable IAM solutions. 3. Security and Compliance: - Ensure that federated identity solutions comply with security policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS). - Implement security measures such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) and risk-based authentication. 4. Troubleshooting and Optimization: - Monitor and troubleshoot issues related to PingFederate and federated identity systems. - Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of IAM solutions. 5. Documentation and Training: - Create detailed technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, configuration guides, and operational procedures. - Train internal teams and clients on PingFederate and federated identity concepts. 6. Vendor and Tool Management: - Work closely with Ping Identity support and other vendors to resolve technical issues. - Evaluate and recommend new tools or features to enhance IAM capabilities.
Qualifications:
- Education: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in identity and access management (IAM) and federated identity solutions. - Hands-on experience with PingFederate, including installation, configuration, and integration. - Strong knowledge of authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and LDAP. - Experience with cloud IAM solutions (e.g., AWS IAM, Azure AD) is a plus. - Technical Skills: - Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation. - Familiarity with REST APIs, web services, and middleware technologies. - Knowledge of networking concepts (e.g., firewalls, load balancers, DNS).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ping Identity certifications (e.g., PingFederate, PingAccess). - Experience with DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, Ansible) for IAM automation. - Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture and modern security frameworks. Skills: Category Name Required Importance Experience SkillCategoryTest1_MN Cyber Security - IAM Professional Services Yes 1 7+ years
US Citizen only! ITAR requirment
Open to remote 8-10+ years of Exp
Job Title: Ping Federated Architect
Experience Level: Senior/Lead
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Ping Federated Architect to design, implement, and manage identity federation solutions using PingFederate. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in identity and access management (IAM), Single Sign-On (SSO), and federated authentication protocols. You will play a key role in ensuring secure and seamless access to applications and services across multiple domains.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Solution Design and Implementation: - Architect and implement federated identity solutions using PingFederate. - Design and configure SSO, OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML, and other federated authentication protocols. - Integrate PingFederate with enterprise applications, cloud services, and third-party systems. 2. Technical Leadership: - Lead the deployment and configuration of PingFederate in complex environments. - Provide technical guidance to development and operations teams on IAM best practices. - Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and deliver scalable IAM solutions. 3. Security and Compliance: - Ensure that federated identity solutions comply with security policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS). - Implement security measures such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) and risk-based authentication. 4. Troubleshooting and Optimization: - Monitor and troubleshoot issues related to PingFederate and federated identity systems. - Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of IAM solutions. 5. Documentation and Training: - Create detailed technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, configuration guides, and operational procedures. - Train internal teams and clients on PingFederate and federated identity concepts. 6. Vendor and Tool Management: - Work closely with Ping Identity support and other vendors to resolve technical issues. - Evaluate and recommend new tools or features to enhance IAM capabilities.
Qualifications:
- Education: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in identity and access management (IAM) and federated identity solutions. - Hands-on experience with PingFederate, including installation, configuration, and integration. - Strong knowledge of authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and LDAP. - Experience with cloud IAM solutions (e.g., AWS IAM, Azure AD) is a plus. - Technical Skills: - Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation. - Familiarity with REST APIs, web services, and middleware technologies. - Knowledge of networking concepts (e.g., firewalls, load balancers, DNS).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ping Identity certifications (e.g., PingFederate, PingAccess). - Experience with DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, Ansible) for IAM automation. - Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture and modern security frameworks. Skills: Category Name Required Importance Experience SkillCategoryTest1_MN Cyber Security - IAM Professional Services Yes 1 7+ years