Job Description Role: IAM Analyst/SME (PingOne Identity Cloud Implementation) Employment Type: Contract Work location: Onsite 3 days a week @ Portsmouth NH USA Work mode : Hybrid - 3 days a week from office About the Role About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as a PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud SME. This role involves expertise in PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud (formerly known as ForgeRock Identity Cloud) and its associated modules, as well as a deep understanding of IAM protocols. Job Responsibilities Architectural Design and Implementation: o Design, implement, and maintain PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud solutions for enterprise clients. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Ensure scalability, security, and performance of the IAM infrastructure Mandatory Skills SME/Implementation Expert in PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud modules who can independently operate with minimal Supervision. - Authentication and Authorization: - Proficiency in configuring and managing authentication methods (e.g., SSO, MFA, passwordless) within PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud. - Implement fine-grained authorization policies based on business rules. - Identity Governance and Lifecycle Management: - Experience with identity provisioning, deprovisioning, and lifecycle management. - Define and enforce access policies, role-based access control (RBAC), and entitlements. - Integration and APIs: - Integrate PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud with other systems using APIs and microservices. - Familiarity with RESTful APIs, OAuth, and OpenID Connect. - User Experience Enhancement and Customization: - Optimize user registration, self-service, and passwordless authentication flows. - Ensure a seamless and secure user experience. - Hybrid Deployment and Synchronization: - Manage IAM needs across on-premises, cloud, mobile, and web environments. - Deploy PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud alongside self-managed software. - Develop and Implement a robust scheme to ensure failproof hybrid data synchronization, including passwords. - Security and Compliance: - Implement security best practices, including Zero Trust risk assessment. - Ensure compliance with data residency requirements. - Understand and address regulatory compliance (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR, HIPAA - Collaboration and Training: - Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, security analysts, and business stakeholders. -Provide training and guidance to junior team members. Required Education Bachelors degree in computer science or a related field. Required Experience - Minimum 5 years of hands-on Implementation and customization experience with PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud (or ForgeRock Identity Cloud - Proven track record of successful IAM implementations. - Strong understanding of IAM concepts, protocols (e.g., SAML, OAUTH, OIDC LDAP, SCIM), and standards. - Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and deployment models.