PingFederate SME

PingFederate SME (Subject Matter Expert)

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain identity federation solutions using PingFederate.
• Develop and manage SP/IdP configurations and integrations with internal and external applications.
• Implement and optimize authentication policies, adapters, and token services.
• Ensure secure implementation of SAML, OAuth2, and OIDC protocols.
• Work closely with infrastructure, application, and security teams to support IAM integration projects.
• Perform system upgrades, patching, and ensure high availability and scalability of PingFederate services.
• Troubleshoot complex identity and federation issues and provide root cause analysis.
• Maintain technical documentation and support compliance with internal security policies and regulatory standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and serve as the go-to expert on PingFederate architecture and functionality.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 5+ years of direct experience with PingFederate in enterprise environments.
• Deep understanding of SAML 2.0, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and federation concepts.
• Experience with LDAP, Active Directory, and user attribute mapping.
• Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Shell, Python, or Groovy) for automation.
• Familiarity with high availability and disaster recovery planning for PingFederate.
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills for identity and access issues.
• Ability to work remotely and coordinate with global teams effectively.

Preferred Skills

• PingFederate Certification.

• Familiarity with PingAccess, PingDirectory, or PingOne.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) identity integrations.
• Knowledge of DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines related to IAM.
• Experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., BFSI, healthcare, telecom).

Soft Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Self-driven with the ability to lead IAM initiatives independently.
• Collaborative mindset and team-oriented approach.