Job Title: Ping Federated Architect

Location: Charlotte, NC - Remote

Job Summary:

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.

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.