Ping Identity Engineer

Job Summary

Ping Identity Engineer ( IT Security Specialist III ) – 11‑month contract (potential hire). Location: Chicago, IL (5 days onsite). Pay rate: $75‑$80 per hour. Requires no sponsorship now or in future.

Key Responsibilities

• Design implementation: develop and customize Ping Identity/ForgeRock components (AM, IDM, DS, IG) using Java and Groovy.
• Integrate Ping Identity/ForgeRock IAM solutions with enterprise applications and infrastructure.
• Implement identity flows including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA), and access governance.
• Build RESTful APIs for identity services and external integrations.
• Create attribute mapping logic across systems (LDAP, RDBMS, HR systems).
• Automate software upgrades and patches using CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct performance tuning and capacity planning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve IAM‑related issues, including synchronization and integration.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery for IAM services.
• Collaborate with DevOps, security, QA, and business teams for deployments and testing.
• Document IAM architectures, workflows, and technical specifications.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Ping Identity/ForgeRock IAM solutions (AM, IDM, DS, IG).
• Strong Java and Groovy development skills.
• Experience with REST APIs, LDAP, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SAML.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem‑solving and debugging skills.

Preferred Experience

• Prior work in financial services or regulated environments.
• Experience with identity governance and compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of scripting languages and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform).
• Experience with monitoring tools (SPLUNK, Dynatrace, Prometheus).

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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