IAM Engineer

Role: IAM Engineer

Location: Sacamento CA - Hybrid

Duration: 12 months

What You Should Expect in This Role

• Hybrid Role: Applicants living in the Sacramento/Roseville CA area will be required to work onsite 2 3 days per week.
• Video cameras must be used during all interviews and during the initial week of orientation

Certifications - Any one Must have

• Okta Certified Professional
• ForgeRock Identity Management Specialist
• Ping Identity Certified Professional

Description

An IAM engineer specializing in Okta ForgeRock and Ping Identity requires a broad and versatile skill set to effectively handle these platforms. Below are the key skills:

Core Technical Skills

• Platform Expertise:
  Proficiency in implementing and managing:
  • Okta (SSO MFA Workflows)
  • ForgeRock (OpenAM OpenIDM OpenDJ OpenIG)
  • Ping Identity (PingFederate PingAccess PingDirectory)
• Authentication Protocols:
  Strong knowledge of protocols such as OAuth SAML OpenID Connect and Kerberos for secure user authentication and authorization.
• Programming & Scripting:
  Experience with Java Python JavaScript Groovy and PowerShell for automation customization and integrations.

Integration and Development

• Integration Skills:
  Hands-on experience integrating IAM platforms with AWS cloud on-premises systems and SaaS applications.
• API Knowledge:
  Familiarity with RESTful APIs for extending platform functionalities.
• Identity Federation:
  Understanding identity federation principles to connect and secure users across different domains or organizations.

Security and Compliance

• Security Protocols:
  Expertise in SSL/TLS PKI and encryption standards.
• Compliance Standards:
  Knowledge of regulations such as GDPR HIPAA and SOC 2 to ensure IAM systems meet compliance requirements.

Cloud and DevOps Knowledge

• Cloud IAM:
  Familiarity with managing identities in hybrid and cloud environments.
• DevOps Tools:
  Proficiency in Jenkins Kubernetes Docker and Terraform for deployments and automation.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to collaborate across teams
• Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders