Senior Keycloak Administrator
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About the Role
The employer is seeking a Senior Keycloak Administrator to lead IAM infrastructure design, implementation, and management using Keycloak. The role requires 5+ years in IAM with at least 3 years focused on Keycloak, and expertise in OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, and containerization.
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Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain Keycloak servers including realm management, user federation, and custom theme/UI development
- Design and deploy secure authentication/authorization solutions using Keycloak supporting OIDC, OAuth2, and SAML
- Manage Keycloak clustering, high availability setups, performance tuning, monitoring, upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery
- Implement role based access control (RBAC), fine grained permissions, and policies; conduct security audits and ensure compliance
- Diagnose and resolve incidents related to authentication failures, token issues, or integration problems
- Work with development, DevOps, and security teams to provide guidance on best practices; maintain documentation
- Develop and maintain custom Keycloak extensions, providers, or scripts using Java or REST APIs as needed
Requirements
- 5+ years in IAM administration, with at least 3 years focused on Keycloak
- Expert level proficiency in Keycloak features (realms, clients, roles, users, events, Admin REST API)
- Strong knowledge of identity protocols (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, JWT) and related tools (e.g., LDAP, Kerberos)
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
- Familiarity with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) for Keycloak persistence and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
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Role Overview
- We are seeking an experienced Senior Keycloak Administrator to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of our identity and access management (IAM) infrastructure using Keycloak.
- In this role, you will ensure secure authentication and authorization for enterprise applications, optimize system performance, and collaborate with cross functional teams to integrate Keycloak with cloud and on premises environments.
- The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Keycloak administration, a strong understanding of security protocols like OAuth2, OIDC, and SAML, and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in high availability setups.
Requirements
- Keycloak Administration and Configuration: Install, configure, and maintain Keycloak servers, including realm management, user federation (e.g., LDAP/AD integration), and custom theme/UI development for login, registration, and admin consoles.
- IAM Solution Design and Implementation: Design and deploy secure authentication/authorization solutions using Keycloak, supporting protocols such as OIDC, OAuth2, and SAML; integrate with internal/external applications, APIs, and third party services for identity federation.
- Infrastructure Management: Manage Keycloak clustering, high availability setups, performance tuning, and monitoring; handle upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery to ensure 99.9% uptime.
- Security and Compliance: Implement role based access control (RBAC), fine grained permissions, and policies; conduct security audits, vulnerability assessments, and ensure compliance with standards like GDPR, HIPAA, or SOC 2.
- Troubleshooting and Optimization: Diagnose and resolve incidents related to authentication failures, token issues, or integration problems; optimize Keycloak for scalability in cloud (e.g., AWS, Azure) or hybrid environments.
- Collaboration and Documentation: Work with development, DevOps, and security teams to provide guidance on best practices; maintain comprehensive documentation for configurations, processes, and troubleshooting guides.
- Custom Development (as needed): Develop and maintain custom Keycloak extensions, providers, or scripts using Java or REST APIs for tailored functionality.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: 5+ years in IAM administration, with at least 3 years focused on Keycloak; proven track record in enterprise deployments
- Technical Skills: Expert level proficiency in Keycloak features (realms, clients, roles, users, events, and Admin REST API)
- Strong knowledge of identity protocols (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, JWT) and related tools (e.g., LDAP, Kerberos)
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
- Familiarity with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) for Keycloak persistence and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
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