Ping Architect - Remote​/Telecommute

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Job Title:

Ping Architect - Remote / Telecommute

Job Location:

Alpharetta, GA

Job Type: Contract

• The Ping Architect will lead the design, implementation, and support of enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions with a strong focus on Ping Identity platforms.
• This role requires deep hands‑on expertise in Ping One Identity suite components and extensive experience architecting secure, scalable authentication and authorization solutions across cloud and on‑premises environments.

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management or related fields.
• Minimum 6+ years of hands‑on experience working with Ping Identity solutions.
• Direct experience implementing and supporting multiple components of the Ping One Identity suite, including Ping Federate, Ping One DaVinci, and Ping One Verify.
• Strong Java development experience.
• Experience configuring Identity Provider (IdP) and Service Provider (SP) components in federated integrations.
• Strong knowledge of IAM protocols: SAML, WS‑Federation, OpenID Connect, OAuth, LDAP, SCIM, SOAP, REST, JSON, XML/HTML.
• Experience with adaptive multi‑factor authentication and identity lifecycle orchestration.
• Strong understanding of authentication and authorization standards and modern security capabilities.
• Experience with directories, Single Sign‑On (SSO), federation, and delegated administration.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing architecture, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models.
• Ability to communicate complex security risks and technical concepts clearly and effectively.

• Experience developing and executing customer identity strategies, including registration, authentication, authorization, and profile management.
• Experience building APIs consumable by web applications, single‑page applications, mobile apps, and B2B systems.
• Experience collaborating with product managers and distributed development teams in agile environments.
• Experience architecting IAM solutions in on‑premises and cloud environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform preferred.
• Experience with Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) solutions preferred.

• Architect, design, and implement Ping Identity solutions aligned with business and security requirements.
• Configure and support Ping One suite components across enterprise environments.
• Implement federated integrations between identity providers and service providers.
• Develop and enhance CIAM capabilities to improve customer experience and security.
• Lead identity lifecycle management initiatives, including adaptive MFA and orchestration.
• Design and develop secure APIs for integration with internal and external applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams using agile methodologies to deliver identity solutions.
• Assess and mitigate identity and security risks.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on IAM best practices and standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance identity platform performance and usability.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong architectural and design expertise in IAM.
• Ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred.