Ping Solution Architect

We are seeking a Ping Identity Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-grade Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions with a focus on Customer Identity & Access Management (CIAM).
This role will be responsible for architecting scalable secure and user-centric identity solutions using the Ping Identity platform supporting large-scale digital transformation initiatives across complex regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities
1. Architecture & Solution Design

• Define end-to-end IAM/CIAM architecture using Ping Identity products (PingFederate PingAccess PingID PingDirectory)

• Design secure authentication and authorization flows (SSO MFA federation API security)

• Establish enterprise architecture patterns for OAuth2 OIDC and SAML integrations

• Develop scalable high-availability solution designs aligned to Zero Trust and security best practices

2. Ping Platform Leadership

• Lead architecture decisions and best practices across the Ping stack:

  • PingFederate (SSO federation hub)

  • PingAccess (application/API access control)

  • PingID (MFA adaptive authentication)

  • PingDirectory (directory services)

• Define authentication policy trees token strategies and federation models across applications

• Guide implementation teams on platform configuration and optimization

3. Integration & Application Onboarding

• Design integration patterns for enterprise SaaS and legacy applications

• Drive onboarding of applications into CIAM platforms using reusable patterns and accelerators

• Enable API and microservices security using Ping and modern identity standards

4. Security & Compliance

• Ensure alignment with regulatory and security requirements (e.g. financial services privacy)

• Implement adaptive authentication risk-based access and step-up MFA policies

• Embed Zero Trust principles into identity architecture and access enforcement

5. Delivery Leadership

• Act as the technical authority across programs working with Tech Leads and delivery teams

• Provide oversight across design build and deployment phases

• Support Agile POD delivery models and ensure architectural integrity across sprints

6. Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with business security and application stakeholders to translate requirements into technical designs

• Support client workshops solution shaping and proposal development (e.g. RFQs SOWs)

• Provide executive-level guidance on IAM strategy and modernization

Required Skills & Experience

• 1015 years of IAM/security experience including architecture roles

• 5 years hands-on experience with Ping Identity platform (PingFederate PingAccess PingID PingDirectory)

• Strong expertise in:

  • OAuth2 OpenID Connect (OIDC) SAML

  • SSO and federation architectures

  • MFA and adaptive authentication

• Experience designing enterprise IAM/CIAM architectures across complex environments

• Hands-on experience integrating identity solutions with web mobile and API ecosystems

• Strong understanding of Zero Trust architecture principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services / regulated industries

• Exposure to CIAM platforms (PingOne ForgeRock Okta etc.)

• Knowledge of API security microservices and cloud-native architectures

• Experience with DevOps CI/CD pipelines and IAM automation

• Ping certifications or equivalent IAM certifications

Use of Artificial Intelligence

No AI is used in the screening assessment or selection of candidates. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.

Equal Opportunity

emergiTEL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background and our hiring process is based solely on skills experience and qualifications relevant to the role.