IT Security Specialist with Ping Federate - Aloden LLC

Location: Addison, Texas (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Candidate Preference: Candidates residing in Texas

Must-Have Skills:

• PingFederate Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with PingFederate, including policy management and integration.
• Containerization: Experience with container technologies like OpenShift or Kubernetes.
• SSO & IAM: 7+ years of experience in Information Security with a focus on industry-standard SSO technologies and protocols (OAuth, OpenID Connect, FIDO, SCIM, LDAP, SAML).
• Cloud IAM: Experience deploying and integrating IAM solutions in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).
• CI/CD for IAM: Familiarity with build and deployment automation using tools like Jenkins, Artifactory, XLR, and Ansible.
• Security Knowledge: Knowledge of LDAP, Active Directory, MFA, risk-based authentication, and privileged access management.
• Web Development: Experience with HTML, XML, XSL/XSLT, XPath, and JavaScript.
• System Administration: Proficient in Linux, Windows, Tomcat, WebLogic, and IBM WebSphere environments.
• Scripting & Automation: Ability to utilize scripting languages like Shell, Perl, Python, JavaScript, and PowerShell.
• API & Integration: Understanding of API design, RESTful Services, and modern application interaction patterns.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain secure identity and access management solutions using PingFederate.
• Deploy and integrate IAM solutions in cloud environments.
• Automate build and deployment processes for IAM solutions using CI/CD tools.
• Configure and manage SSO protocols and policies.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure secure application integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve IAM-related issues.
• Stay current on industry trends and emerging security threats.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Holistic IAM View: Understanding of the broader IAM landscape, including authentication, authorization, endpoint security, network security, and policy engines.
• Large-Scale Project Experience: Experience in deploying global projects and programs.
• IT Security & Risk Management: Familiarity with IT security and risk management best practices.
• Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Learning Agility: Motivation and willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies.