Identity & Access Management Security - Ping Identity​/ForgeRock Consultant

Identity & Access Management Security - Ping Identity/Forge Rock Consultant

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Accenture Cybersecurity helps organizations prepare, protect, detect, respond, and recover along with all points of the security lifecycle. Leveraging our global resources and advanced technologies, we create integrated, turnkey solutions tailored to our client's needs across their entire value chain. Whether we’re defending against known cyberattacks, detecting and responding to the unknown, or running an entire security operations center, we help companies build cyber resilience to grow with confidence.

• Design, configure, and implement Ping Advanced Identity platform components including Ping AM, Ping IDM, Ping DS, and Ping Identity Gateway, as well as Ping Advanced Identity Cloud and Remote Connector Server.
• Lead and manage multiple work streams.
• Design and code custom decision nodes using JavaScript and/or Java.
• Implement custom object models based on client requirements.
• Configure user stores with custom attributes and policies.
• Develop implementation and migration plans focusing on service continuity.
• Implement and configure Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions across diverse application portfolios.
• Advise clients on secure communication techniques (SSH, TLS).
• Collaborate with application owners to integrate applications onto the SSO platform using factory models and bespoke integration techniques.
• Work with directory services and identity provisioning platforms.
• Integrate IAM solutions with existing enterprise systems.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on IAM best practices and industry standards.
• Create comprehensive technical documentation and knowledge transfer materials.
• Troubleshoot complex IAM issues and provide production support.
• Establish and maintain an implementation work plan using Agile and waterfall methodologies.

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years of work experience). (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years of work experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Ping Identity (formerly Forge Rock) and its core platforms:
  Ping AM, Ping IDM, Ping DS, Ping Identity Gateway, and Ping Advanced Identity Cloud.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with IAM functional skills:
  Access Management, Identity Governance, Directory Services, Identity Provisioning, Integrity Management as a Service.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with identity standards and protocols (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, LDAP, SCIM).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with scripting and programming skills (Java, JavaScript, Groovy, Python, Shell scripting).

• Experience with other IAM platforms (Ping Federate, Ping Access, Ping Directory, PingID, Ping One).
• Strong functional understanding of CIAM or Workforce Access Management.
• Industry‑adopted security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) or IAM vendor certifications.
• Understanding of Dev Ops and CI/CD practices for IAM deployments.
• Experience with API development and integration.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Mobile development knowledge with experience in iOS and Android platforms.
• Front‑end development experience.
• Demonstrated success building and scaling SaaS products with a focus on customer experience and operational efficiency.
• Strong understanding of cloud‑based systems and integrations (e.g., APIs, microservices architecture).

Role location and annual salary range:

• California: $63,800 to $205,800
• Cleveland: $59,100 to $164,600
• Colorado: $63,800 to $177,800
• District of Columbia: $68,000 to $189,300
• Illinois: $59,100 to $177,800
• Maryland: $63,800 to $177,800
• Massachusetts: $63,800 to $189,300
• Minnesota: $63,800 to $177,800
• New York/New Jersey: $59,100 to $205,800
• Washington: $68,000 to $189,300

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