
Advisor Application Designer – IAM Engineer
Bickham Services Unlimited, LLC
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Houston • California • United States
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About the role
- An IAM engineer specializing in Okta, ForgeRock, and Ping Identity requires a broad and versatile skill set to effectively handle these platforms.
- Applicants who live in the Sacramento/Roseville, CA area will be required to be in the office 2-3 days per week. Applicants who do not live within a commutable distance in CA, or live out of state in the USA, will work remotely 100%.
Requirements
- Proficiency in implementing and managing Okta (SSO, MFA, Workflows), ForgeRock (OpenAM, OpenIDM, OpenDJ, OpenIG), and Ping Identity (PingFederate, PingAccess, PingDirectory).
- Strong knowledge of protocols like OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect, and Kerberos for secure user authentication and authorization.
- Skills in languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, Groovy, and PowerShell for automations, customizations, and integrations.
- Hands-on experience integrating IAM platforms with AWS cloud, on-premises systems, and SaaS applications.
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs for extending functionalities across the platforms.
- Understanding of identity federation principles to connect and secure users across different domains or organizations.
- Expertise in SSL/TLS, PKI, and encryption standards.
- Knowledge of regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC2 to ensure IAM systems meet compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with managing identities in hybrid and cloud environments.
- Proficiency in tools like Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform for deployments and automation.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve IAM-related issues.
- Ability to work across teams and effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Certifications in one of the platforms—like Okta Certified Professional, ForgeRock Identity Management Specialist, and Ping Identity Certified Professional.
Benefits
- 100% remote allowed
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
OktaForgeRockPing IdentityOAuthSAMLOpenID ConnectKerberosJavaPythonJavaScript
Soft Skills
analytical skillstroubleshooting skillscommunication skillsteam collaboration
Certifications
Okta Certified ProfessionalForgeRock Identity Management SpecialistPing Identity Certified Professional