Senior Ping Engineer

Minimum 12 years
Boston, MA (Remote is an option)

12+ Months

$65/HR on W2

*****CANDIDATES SHOULD BE ABLE TO WORK ON OUR W2. NO H1 VISAS PLEASE*****

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Ping Engineer to lead and support two critical application migration projects:

1. Migration from Siteminder to Ping Federate for Single Sign-On (SSO)
2. Migration from Semantic to PingID for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of identity and access management (IAM) technologies, particularly Ping Identity solutions, and a proven track record of successfully executing large-scale migration projects. This role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transitions.

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Key Responsibilities:

1. Siteminder to Ping Federate Migration (SSO):

• Analyze the existing Siteminder SSO infrastructure, including policies, configurations, and integrations.
• Design and implement a migration strategy to transition from Siteminder to Ping Federate.
• Configure Ping Federate to support SSO for enterprise applications, ensuring compatibility with existing identity providers (IdPs) and service providers (SPs).
• Integrate Ping Federate with various authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.
• Conduct thorough testing to validate SSO functionality, security, and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues during and after the migration process.
• Document the migration process, including configurations, workflows, and best practices.

2. Semantic to PingID Migration (MFA):

• Assess the current Semantic MFA implementation, including dependencies and user workflows.
• Develop and execute a migration plan to transition to PingID for MFA.
• Configure PingID to integrate with existing authentication systems and applications.
• Ensure seamless user experience during the migration, including user enrollment and authentication workflows.
• Test and validate MFA functionality, ensuring compliance with security policies and standards.
• Provide post-migration support, addressing any user or system issues.
• Create detailed documentation for the MFA migration, including configurations and user guides.

General Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security, infrastructure, and application teams, to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.
• Stay updated on the latest Ping Identity product updates, features, and best practices.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within the IAM ecosystem.
• Ensure all solutions adhere to security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

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Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 12 years of experience in identity and access management (IAM), with a focus on Ping Identity solutions.
• Expertise in Ping Federate for SSO implementation, configuration, and migration.
• Proficiency in PingID for MFA setup, integration, and migration.
• Strong knowledge of Siteminder and Semantic technologies.
• Hands-on experience with authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and LDAP.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation.
• Experience with cloud-based IAM solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of security best practices and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Ping Identity certifications (e.g., Ping Certified Professional).
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, Ansible).
• Knowledge of directory services such as Active Directory (AD) or LDAP.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).