Ping Identity IAM Consultant

Experience: 5 8 Years Domain: Identity & Access Management (IAM) Job Summary We 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 Responsibilities • Implement, 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 Skills • 5 8 years of hands-on experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM) within enterprise environments. • Strong 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 Skills • Experience 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. Education Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering , or a related discipline.