Ping Federated Architect

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

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.

Roles & Responsibilities:

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Troubleshooting and Optimization:

• Monitor and troubleshoot issues related to PingFederate and federated identity systems.

• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of IAM solutions.

• 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.

• 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.

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, Ping Access).

• Experience with DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, Ansible) for IAM automation.

• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture and modern security frameworks.