Harvard Partners Trusted IT Advisors
Senior IAM Solutions Engineer
Boston, Massachusetts•Contract
$78 - $87 hourly
$78 - $87 hourly
About the Job
We are seeking a seasoned Senior IAM Solutions Engineer to design, implement, and automate our identity platform. You will be responsible for bridging the gap between legacy on-premises systems and modern cloud-native identity solutions using the ForgeRock and Ping Identity stacks.
Core Responsibilities:
- Design & Implementation: create IAM solutions using Ping Identity and ForgeRock products, including ForgeRock AM, IDM, DS, IG and Ping Advanced One cloud(PA1C).
- Cloud Integration: Deploying and managing components in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud - Azure is preferred.
- Authentication & Authorization: Developing custom authentication trees, SSO, MFA, and federation using protocols like SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OIDC.
- Automation & DevOps: Drive "Identity-as-Code" initiatives by utilizing Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, UrbanCode) for automated deployments on OpenShift.
- Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Monitoring system health, performing upgrades, and resolving integration issues with web apps, APIs, and SaaS services.
Technical Skills Required:
- Platform Expertise: Deep knowledge of ForgeRock (AM, IDM, DS, IG) and Ping Advanced One Cloud.
- Scripting & Development: Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, Python, or Groovy for custom workflows and API development.
- Directory Services: Experience managing LDAP and Active Directory.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Hands-on experience with Terraform or Ansible.
- Containerization: Experience deploying IAM solutions within OpenShift or Kubernetes environments.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 10 years in IAM engineering, with a focus on security patterns.
- Education: Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Certifications: ForgeRock or Ping Identity certifications are highly desirable, alongside cloud certifications.
About Harvard Partners Trusted IT Advisors
Harvard Partners is a management consulting firm focused on helping companies more effectively leverage their IT investment. We engage with the C-Suite and Technology Team to help them better understand their IT infrastructure and process in order to align the technology strategy and organization to reach the firm’s strategic business goals.Some of our practices include:• Program/Project Management and "PMO as a Service"• IT Assessments• Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery• Optimized Infrastructure• Concierge Managed Services• Data Center Strategy, Transformation, and Migration• Cloud Management Programs• Security Assessments and Remediation• Staffing, technical & tacticalWorking with the client’s staff, vendors, and consultants, we deliver supportive and collaborative engagements where direct dialog, simplified reporting, productive meetings, and clear responsibility and accountability encourage active participation resulting in consensus-based business outcomes.