Akkodis

Ping Engineer

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This role is for a Ping Engineer in Richmond, VA, on a 1-year contract, paying $75-$80/hr. Requires 3+ years in cybersecurity, 1+ year with Okta/GCP, and cloud infrastructure management. Preferred: 5+ years with Okta and scripting languages.
🌎 - Country
United States
πŸ’± - Currency
$ USD
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πŸ’° - Day rate
640
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πŸ—“οΈ - Date
February 14, 2026
πŸ•’ - Duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location
On-site
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πŸ“„ - Contract
1099 Contractor
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πŸ”’ - Security
Yes
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πŸ“ - Location detailed
Richmond, VA
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Documentation #GCP (Google Cloud Platform) #Bash #Azure Resource Manager #SaaS (Software as a Service) #Infrastructure as Code (IaC) #SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) #Security #Terraform #Python #Azure #Disaster Recovery #Cloud #Monitoring #Cybersecurity #API (Application Programming Interface) #AWS (Amazon Web Services)
Role description
Role: Ping Engineer Location: Richmond, VA Contract 1 year Pay Range: $75-$80\hr (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.) 3 days onsite a week Responsibilities: Analyze, enhance, and support a highly complex, enterprise level Okta Single Sign On platform supporting SaaS applications and GCP cloud hosted environment Collaborate with enterprise identity teams supporting platforms including PingFederate/PingID, AWS Identity Center, and Okta Manage enterprise cloud infrastructures in AWS and GCP Translate business needs into workable technology solutions that meet the needs of internal customers Participate in or lead troubleshooting and incident resolution of complex, high severity incidents Develop automated solutions using scripts, pipelines, and cloud based server-less computing platforms Develop detailed architecture, standards, design, and implementation documentation Analyze the current Authentication Services environment to identify both technical and operational opportunities and develop continuous improvement action plans Participate in disaster recovery, capacity planning, performance monitoring, and maintenance to ensure high availability Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification At least 3 years of experience working in cybersecurity or information technology At least 1 year of experience with enterprise IdP’s, particularly Okta or GCP (Google Cloud Platform) At least 1 year of experience with Cloud Infrastructure management Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree 5+ years of experience with Okta in enterprise level environments including Policy Management, Application Rules, IdP rules, Access Token Management, Adapter Configuration, SAML, OpenID Connect, SSO, and API (oAuth2.0) 5+ years of experience developing complex scripts in Bash, NodeJS, Python, or other languages to develop automated solutions 5+ years of experience developing Infrastructure as Code in cloud hosted environments using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: Β· The California Fair Chance Act Β· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Β· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers Β· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance