Ping Federated Architect, Location: Charlotte, NC, Duration: 6+ Months contract

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Role:45978-1 Ping Federated Architect

Location: Charlotte, NC (Remote)

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Experience: 8 – 10 years experience

Duration: 6+ Months contract

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