Senior IAM Security engineer c2c hiring Woonsocket RI

Job Title     Senior IAM Security engineer
 Location    Woonsocket RI
 Job Description     
Job Description    Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Security Engineer to join our IAM Engineering organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive solution-building experience across various Ping Identity products, including PingFederate, Ping DaVinci, PingOne, PingCentral, PingAccess, PingDirectory, AWS, and PingID Mobile. This role focuses on engineering rather than operations, and a background in Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a significant plus.
Key Responsibilities:
·      Design, develop, and implement IAM solutions using Ping Identity products such as PingFederate, PingDaVinci, PingOne, PingCentral, PingAccess, PingDirectory, and PingID Mobile.
·      Architect and build secure and scalable IAM frameworks and solutions tailored to meet business and technical requirements.
·      Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate IAM solutions with various applications and systems, ensuring seamless authentication and authorization processes.
·       Develop and maintain AWS-based IAM solutions, leveraging cloud services to enhance security and scalability.
·      Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
·       Conduct thorough security assessments and audits of IAM systems, identifying and mitigating potential risks and vulnerabilities.
·      Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in IAM and security engineering, applying this knowledge to improve existing solutions.
·      Work closely with stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into technical specifications and solutions.
·       Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for IAM solutions, including design documents, configuration guides, and operational procedures.
v  Qualifications:
·      Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
·       Minimum of 8+ years of overall experience in security engineering or a related field.
·       At least 3+ years of experience with Ping Identity products, including PingFederate, Ping DaVinci, PingOne, PingCentral, PingAccess, PingDirectory, and PingID Mobile.
·       At least 5+ years of experience with cloud services, particularly AWS.
·       Strong engineering background with hands-on experience in building and deploying IAM solutions.
·       Proficiency with AWS services and IAM integrations in cloud environments.
·       In-depth understanding of IAM principles, including authentication, authorization, single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and directory services.
·       Experience with any programming language is a plus(Java preferably).
·       Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex IAM issues.
·       Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
·       Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar are a plus.
v  Preferred Experience:
·       Experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) in large-scale enterprise environments.
·       Familiarity with security standards and protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and LDAP.
·       Experience with DevOps practices and tools for automation and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
Internal Note    Senior Security engineer
Location: Woonsocket RI – remote for contract duration but hybrid once converted to perm
Start ASAP
Duration: 6+ months contract
Must be local to RI and must be able to convert without sponsorship. (GC or USC)