IAM Architect / SME

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced IAM Architect / Subject Matter Expert (SME) specializing in ForgeRock and PingID to design, develop, and implement enterprise-grade Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with ForgeRock IDM , deep understanding of integration architectures , and solid development skills in Java, Python, and Groovy .
This hybrid position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to architect, build, and optimize IAM workflows, connectors, and privilege models supporting large-scale enterprise systems.



Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, integration, and implementation of IAM solutions using ForgeRock IDM and PingID .
• Develop and customize IDM workflows , schema objects , and privilege models that align with enterprise business requirements.
• Build and manage custom integrations between ForgeRock and systems such as Salesforce , Ping Identity , and other third-party applications.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs and implement custom connectors using JavaScript, Groovy, and Python.
• Configure and optimize reconciliation mappings , scheduler jobs , and data synchronization processes.
• Implement and maintain access control policies , including dynamic privilege and role-based access management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to API performance , connector operations , and data integrity .
• Conduct root cause analysis and maintain documentation for configuration, support, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to ensure scalable, secure IAM architectures in cloud environments.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with ForgeRock Identity Management (IDM) or comparable IDM platforms.
• 10+ years of development experience with Java , Cloud technologies , and Python .
• Proficiency in developing RESTful APIs using JavaScript or Groovy .
• Experience designing custom schema objects and integrating them within ForgeRock's privilege model .
• Integration experience with Salesforce , Ping Identity , and other enterprise systems.
• Strong understanding of access control policies , mapping behaviors , and managed object lifecycle events .
• Experience with SQL connectors , relational data transformations , and database integration .
• Proven troubleshooting and performance optimization skills in IDM workflows and connectors .
• Certifications in ForgeRock , PingID , Java , or Cloud technologies are highly desirable.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Information Systems , or a related field.

Technical Skills

Languages & Frameworks: Java, JavaScript, Groovy, Python

Technologies: ForgeRock IDM, PingID, RESTful APIs, Service Cloud, SQL

Cloud Platforms: AWS or Azure (preferred)

IAM Focus Areas: Identity Governance, Privilege Models, Access Control, Workflow Automation



Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Strong analytical thinking , problem-solving , and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with business, security, and infrastructure teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and leadership capabilities.

Work Environment

• Hybrid role - candidates based in Virginia (VA) or Texas (TX) preferred.
• On-site collaboration may be required on a periodic basis.