PING IDM Engineer

Job Title: PING IDM Engineer Duration: 18 Month W2 Contract Location:n Chicago, IL OR Dallas, TX Required Pay Scale: 80.25 Building out PING IDM environment now and will implement next year; multi year engagement! ING IDM hands on build engineer experience is what he needs; does not need an integrator, needs a hands on build engineer! Overview: A Ping Identity/ForgeRock Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions using the Ping Identity (formerly known as ForgeRock) Platform. This role is critical in securing digital identities, enabling seamless access, and ensuring compliance across enterprise systems. Key Responsibilities: Design Implementation: Develop and customize Ping Identity/ForgeRock components (AM, IDM, DS, IG) using Java and Groovy. Integrate Ping Identity/ForgeRock IAM solutions with enterprise applications and infrastructure. Implement identity flows including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and access governance. Development Integration: Build RESTful APIs for identity services and external integrations. Create attribute mapping logic across systems (LDAP, RDBMS, HR systems). Automate software upgrades and patches using CI/CD pipelines. Security Performance: Conduct performance tuning and capacity planning. Troubleshoot and resolve IAM-related issues including synchronization and integration. Ensure high availability and disaster recovery for IAM services. Collaboration Documentation: Work with DevOps, security, QA, and business teams to support deployments and testing. Document IAM architectures, workflows, and technical specifications. Required Skills Qualifications: 5+ years of experience with Ping Identity/ForgeRock IAM solutions (AM, IDM, DS, IG). Strong Java and Groovy development skills. Experience with REST APIs, LDAP, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and SAML. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices. Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills. Preferred Experience: Prior work in financial services or regulated environments. Experience with identity governance and compliance frameworks. Knowledge of scripting languages and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform). Experience with monitoring tools (SPLUNK, Dynatrace, and Prometheus) About Matlen Silver Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works. Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at: info@matlensilver.com // 908-393-8600 At The Matlen Silver Group, Inc., W2 employees are eligible for the following benefits: • Health, vision, and dental insurance (single and family coverage) • 401(k) plan (employee contributions only)