Ping Identity IAM Consultant

Experience: 5–8 YearsDomain: Identity & Access Management (IAM)Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Ping Identity IAM Consultant with strong hands-on expertise in implementing, configuring, integrating, and supporting enterprise IAM solutions using the Ping Identity platform.The ideal candidate should have practical experience with PingFederate, PingAccess, PingID/PingOne, modern authentication and federation protocols, and enterprise directory integrations. The role will focus on delivering secure, scalable, and reliable identity and access solutions across enterprise applications and environments.Key ResponsibilitiesImplement, configure, administer, and support enterprise IAM solutions using the Ping Identity platform.Configure and manage PingFederate for enterprise federation, Single Sign-On (SSO), and application integrations.Configure and support PingAccess to secure enterprise applications and APIs through appropriate access policies.Implement and manage PingID/PingOne for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and secure user authentication.Integrate enterprise applications using SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect (OIDC) standards.Integrate Ping Identity solutions with LDAP, Active Directory, enterprise applications, APIs, and other identity sources.Manage identity lifecycle processes, including user onboarding, role changes, access provisioning, and de-provisioning.Configure and maintain appropriate access controls based on RBAC, least-privilege principles, and organizational security policies.Troubleshoot complex SSO, authentication, authorization, federation, token, certificate, and application integration issues.Monitor IAM services and authentication activities while collaborating with security, application, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to maintain reliable and secure IAM environments.Core / Must-Have Skills5–8 years of hands-on experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM) within enterprise environmentsStrong hands-on experience with the Ping Identity platform for implementing and supporting IAM solutions.Proven experience configuring and administering PingFederate for federation, authentication, and Single Sign-On.Hands-on experience with PingAccess for securing enterprise applications, APIs, and access policies.Practical experience with PingID and/or PingOne for Multi-Factor Authentication and secure authentication.Strong knowledge of SSO and federation, with hands-on implementation experience using SAML 2.0.Strong working experience with OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC) for application and API authentication and authorization.Experience implementing and troubleshooting MFA and enterprise authentication flows.Strong experience integrating IAM solutions with LDAP and Active Directory, including identity attributes and user directory integrations.Good understanding of RBAC, least-privilege access, and Identity Lifecycle Management, including provisioning and de-provisioning.Good-to-Have SkillsExperience with PingDirectory as an enterprise identity data store and directory service.Hands-on exposure to PingOne DaVinci for identity orchestration and workflow automation.Experience implementing passwordless authentication and modern authentication approaches.Knowledge of adaptive and risk-based authentication using contextual and risk signals.Understanding of Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) and advanced authorization models.Experience with API security and protecting APIs using modern identity and access standards.Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture and its application within enterprise IAM environments.Experience integrating IAM solutions with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD, scripting, and IAM automation for deployment and operational efficiency.Relevant Ping Identity, IAM, cloud, or security certifications would be an advantage.EducationBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.