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Job#: 3041350
Job Description:
Mid-Level Ping Identity Engineer
Location: Southlake, TX (Onsite) | Secondary Locations: Austin TX, Phoenix AZ
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
Our organization is seeking an experienced Mid-Level Ping Identity Engineer to support and enhance Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical contributor with solid troubleshooting skills, working knowledge of development and scripting, and experience supporting modern, containerized environments. This role presents a contract-to-hire opportunity for the right individual who does not require sponsorship.
Key Responsibilities

• Implement, support, and maintain IAM solutions using PingFederate, PingAccess, and PingID.
• Troubleshoot authentication, authorization, and federation issues.
• Support and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Assist with Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations and federation protocols.
• Perform network trace analysis to resolve access-related issues.
• Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to support firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS.
• Monitor security events and assist in improving detection and response mechanisms.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and document solutions and procedures.

Required Qualifications
Experience: 3-5 years of relevant engineering experience, including hands-on security or IAM implementation.
Technical Skills:

• Hands-on experience with PingFederate, PingAccess, and/or PingID.
• Development and scripting experience (e.g., Python, shell scripting).
• Practical, hands-on experience with Kubernetes.
• Working knowledge of Linux environments, L2/L3 firewalls, VPN technologies, and IDS/IPS solutions.
• Understanding of federation concepts (SAML, OAuth, OIDC).

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications

• SSO domain experience in enterprise environments.
• Exposure to passwordless authentication technologies (e.g., HYPR).
• Familiarity with container security best practices and threat analysis.
• Experience supporting cloud-based or hybrid IAM architectures.
• Possess any federation experience or in related IAM technologies.

Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated pay range for this position is $45.00/hour to $55.00/hour. A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees.
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