Ping Federated Architect

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Job Title: Ping Federated Architect
Location : Charlotte, NC 28202
Duration : 12 months

Job Summary:
The Ping Federated Architect will serve as a senior or lead-level identity and access management specialist responsible for designing implementing and managing federated identity solutions using PingFederate. This role focuses on enabling secure seamless authentication and authorization across enterprise applications cloud platforms and third-party systems while ensuring compliance performance and scalability. The architect will provide technical leadership collaborate with stakeholders and drive best practices across IAM initiatives.
Experience Level
Senior or Lead
Key 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 federated identity solutions comply with security policies and regulatory requirements such as GDPR HIPAA and PCI-DSS
Implement security measures including multi-factor authentication 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
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 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 such as AWS IAM or Azure AD is a plus
Technical Skills
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell for automation
Familiarity with REST APIs web services and middleware technologies
Knowledge of networking concepts such as firewalls load balancers and DNS
Preferred Qualifications
Ping Identity certifications such as PingFederate or PingAccess
Experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins or Ansible for IAM automation
Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture and modern security frameworks