Keycloak Administrator and Configuraion Expert

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

Keycloak
Administration
Configuration
IAM
Integration
LDAP
Active Directory
SSO
Scripting
Cloud
Devops

Job Details

Keycloak Administrator and Configuration Expert New York, NY - 4 days a week onsite Full time Role - No third part or vendor resumes please
We are seeking a highly skilled Keycloak Administrator and Configuration Expert to manage, configure, and optimize our identity and access management (IAM) solution using Keycloak. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of Keycloak, strong technical expertise in identity management protocols, and a proven ability to customize and integrate Keycloak to meet organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities:
Keycloak Administration:

  • Install, configure, and manage Keycloak instances.
  • Maintain and monitor Keycloak environments to ensure high availability and performance.
  • Perform regular updates, patches, and upgrades.
Configuration & Customization:
  • Configure Keycloak realms, clients, users, roles, and groups.
  • Customize login flows, themes, and authentication mechanisms to align with organizational branding and security requirements.
  • Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) and other advanced security features.
Integration:
  • Integrate Keycloak with third-party systems and applications using OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML, and other protocols.
  • Develop and maintain integrations with LDAP/Active Directory and other identity providers.
  • Implement single sign-on (SSO) solutions across various platforms.
Security Management:
  • Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.
  • Implement access control policies and fine-grained authorization.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot security incidents related to authentication and access control.
Support & Troubleshooting:
  • Provide technical support to users and teams for authentication and access-related issues.
  • Debug and resolve Keycloak issues in a timely manner.
Documentation & Training:
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation for Keycloak configurations, integrations, and processes.
  • Provide training and guidance to internal teams on Keycloak usage and administration.
Collaboration:
  • Work closely with development, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of Keycloak.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3+ years of experience in Keycloak administration and configuration.
  • Experience with identity management systems and IAM solutions.
  • Expertise in Keycloak configuration, administration, and troubleshooting.
  • Strong knowledge of IAM protocols (OIDC, SAML, OAuth 2.0).
  • Experience with LDAP, Active Directory, and SSO integration.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation.
  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Understanding of network and application security principles.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Attention to detail and a proactive approach to issue resolution.
  • Complies with the Company in-office policy.
  • Collaborate in-person with teams at our New York City office to drive initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with DevOps tools and practices.
  • Knowledge of other IAM solutions or frameworks.
  •  Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and their identity management services.
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