Ping Identity IAM Administrator

Job Title:** **Ping Identity IAM Administrator

Department:** Information Security And IAM

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Identity & Access Management

• Administer and support centralized identity management, including user lifecycle (onboarding, offboarding, role changes).
• Maintain a “single pane of glass” for identity governance and user access visibility.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of IAM solutions.

Authentication & Security

• Implement and manage **Single Sign-On (SSO)** across enterprise applications.
• Design and deploy **Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)** and passwordless authentication strategies.
• Configure and maintain **adaptive authentication** policies based on risk signals and user behavior.

Access Control & Governance

• Define and enforce **policy-based access control** (RBAC/ABAC).
• Ensure least privilege access principles are applied across systems.
• Manage access certifications, reviews, and approvals.

Compliance & Auditing

• Generate and analyze logs, reports, and audit trails for authentication and access activities.
• Support compliance requirements (e.g., regulatory audits, internal security policies).
• Investigate and respond to identity-related security incidents.

Orchestration & Automation

• Design authentication workflows using **no-code/low-code orchestration tools**.
• Automate identity processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.

Core Technologies And Key Components

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• **PingOne** (Cloud Identity Platform)
• **PingFederate** (Federation & SSO)
• **PingID** (MFA Solution)
• **PingAccess** (Access Management & API Security)
• **PingDirectory** (User Data Store)
• **PingOne DaVinci** (No-code orchestration)

Required Skills & Experience

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• 5–8 years of experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM).
• Strong hands-on experience with **Ping Identity Suite**.
• Expertise in SSO protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
• Experience implementing MFA and passwordless authentication.
• Strong understanding of adaptive/risk-based authentication.
• Familiarity with directory services (LDAP, Active Directory).
• Experience in access control models (RBAC, ABAC).
• Knowledge of security best practices and IAM frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

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• Relevant certifications in IAM or Ping Identity solutions.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of API security and Zero Trust architecture.
• Exposure to DevOps and automation tools.

Soft Skills

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• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Key Outcomes

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• Secure and seamless user authentication experience
• Strong governance and compliance posture
• Efficient identity lifecycle management
• Reduced security risks through robust IAM controls