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Ignite IT

Senior Identity Engineer

Suitland, MD · On-site

$112K - $154K/yr

IgniteIT is seeking a Senior Identity Engineer to support and enhance enterprise identity and ... Identity Manager, ForgeRock, Ping, One Identity, or similar * Experience with LDAP-based ...

Ignite IT

Senior Identity Engineer

Suitland, MD · On-site

$112K - $154K/yr

IgniteIT is seeking a Senior Identity Engineer to support and enhance enterprise identity and ... Identity Manager, ForgeRock, Ping, One Identity, or similar * Experience with LDAP-based ...

MetroStar

Cybersecurity Engineer II (6708)

Washington, DC · On-site

$166K - $202K/yr

As a Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer II , you'll design and develop technical architecture components ... e.g., ForgeRock, Okta, Keycloak, Ping Identity). * Strong expertise with fine-grained access ...

Accenture Federal Services

IAM Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$64K - $221K/yr

Key Responsibilities * Administer and engineer identity lifecycle (JML), RBAC, and access ... ForgeRock, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Radiant Logic, and LDAP/Active Directory. * Hands-on experience ...

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What is a ForgeRock engineer?

ForgeRock Engineers are IT professionals who specialize in implementing, configuring, and maintaining ForgeRock's identity and access management (IAM) solutions. Their work involves integrating ForgeRock products such as Identity Gateway, Access Management, Directory Services, and Identity Management into an organization's infrastructure. They ensure secure authentication, authorization, and user management, often working closely with security teams to meet compliance and security requirements. ForgeRock Engineers also troubleshoot issues, perform upgrades, and help customize solutions to fit business needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a ForgeRock engineer?

To thrive as a ForgeRock Engineer, you need expertise in identity and access management (IAM), knowledge of ForgeRock’s Identity Platform (including Access Management, Directory Services, and Identity Gateway), and often a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as ForgeRock OpenAM, OpenIDM, LDAP, SAML, OAuth, and certifications like ForgeRock Certified Identity Management Specialist are highly valuable. Problem-solving abilities, strong communication, and a proactive approach to security issues are crucial soft skills in this role. These skills ensure the effective deployment, management, and troubleshooting of secure IAM solutions that protect organizational data and enable seamless user access.

What are some common challenges ForgeRock engineers face when integrating identity solutions with existing enterprise systems?

Forgerock Engineers often encounter challenges when integrating identity and access management platforms with legacy or heterogeneous enterprise systems. These challenges can include addressing compatibility issues, ensuring seamless user migration, and maintaining security compliance throughout the integration process. Close collaboration with infrastructure, security, and application teams is usually required to align technical requirements and minimize disruptions. Staying up to date with Forgerock's evolving tools and best practices also helps in overcoming integration hurdles efficiently.

What is the difference between Forgerock Engineer vs Forgerock Developer?

AspectForgerock EngineerForgerock Developer
Primary FocusImplementing and maintaining Forgerock identity solutions, system integration, and infrastructure setup.Developing, customizing, and scripting within Forgerock platforms to meet specific client needs.
Required SkillsKnowledge of Forgerock products, system administration, security protocols, and integration techniques.Proficiency in coding, scripting, and API development within Forgerock environments.
CertificationsForgerock certifications, security certifications, and related credentials.Forgerock certifications, programming certifications, and API development credentials.

While both roles work within the Forgerock ecosystem, Forgerock Engineers focus on deployment, configuration, and system integration, whereas Forgerock Developers concentrate on customizing and coding solutions within the platform. Both roles often collaborate but serve different technical needs in identity management projects.

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Cybersecurity Engineer II (6708)

MetroStar

Tysons Corner, VA

$166K - $202K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

As a Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer II, you'll design and develop technical architecture components enabling application teams to integrate with zero trust authentication and authorization services. You will work closely with application developers, security architects, and infrastructure teams to build secure-by-design integration patterns and accelerate adoption of zero trust principles across the enterprise.

We know that you can't have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you'll do:

  • Design, develop, and maintain reusable frameworks, libraries, APIs, and reference implementations for zero trust authentication and authorization.
  • Create developer guides, documentation, and best practices to enable smooth integration with security services.
  • Implement and support fine-grained authorization patterns (entitlements, row-level security, ABAC).
  • Collaborate with architects and engineers to ensure security services meet performance, usability, and compliance requirements.
  • Conduct code reviews and provide guidance to development teams on secure coding and integration practices.
  • Research emerging zero trust and identity/access management technologies to recommend improvements.

What you'll need to succeed:

  • Minimum 10 years professional experience in software engineering, security engineering, or related roles.
  • Bachelors degree OR experience may used in lieu of degree.
  • Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance.
  • Strong experience designing, developing, and deploying application components leveraging AWS cloud services in IL6+ classified environments.
  • Expert-level experience implementing authentication and authorization frameworks (e.g., OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML).
  • Strong, repeat experience with commercial or open-source identity and access management platforms (e.g., ForgeRock, Okta, Keycloak, Ping Identity).
  • Strong expertise with fine-grained access control models (entitlements, row-level security, ABAC).
  • Expert proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Go, Python) for building frameworks and libraries.
  • Solid experience with zero trust architecture and principles.
  • Experience creating developer documentation and integration guides.
  • Strong grasp of secure coding practices and software development lifecycle (SDLC) security.

SALARY RANGE: $166,000 - $202,000 

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including: 

  • The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
  • The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
  • Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
  • This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
    • Performance-based bonuses
    • Company-paid training and/or certifications
    • Referral bonuses

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