ForgeRock IAM Engineer

Peraton

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled ForgeRock IAM Engineer with strong experience in ForgeRock (PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud) to design, implement, and support secure access management solutions for a large federal environment. This role focuses on authentication, SSO, and Zero Trust security aligned with federal standards such as NIST and FedRAMP. The ForgeRock AM (Access Management) Engineer is a specialized Identity and Access Management (IAM) professional responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure access management solutions using the ForgeRock Identity Platform (now PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud). This role is integral to the U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid (FSA) Federal IAM program — a mission-critical platform securing digital assets and managing identity for millions of students, institutions, and federal stakeholders. The engineer focuses on delivering robust authentication, authorization, and Single Sign-On (SSO) strategies that align with federal security mandates including NIST SP 800-63, FICAM, FedRAMP, and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles. Working within an agile delivery environment, this role collaborates across engineering, security, architecture, and product teams to ensure the IAM platform remains secure, scalable, and compliant.

Requirements

Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience or 9 years of experience and a HS diploma/equivalent
5+ years of IAM engineering experience
Experience working with ForgeRock AM or PingOne
Hands-on experience with MFA, SSO, and federation solutions
Experience working in agile environments
ForgeRock/Ping: AM, IDM, DS, IG (or equivalents)
IAM Protocols: SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, LDAP, Kerberos, SCIM
Programming/Scripting: Java, Groovy, JavaScript, Python, or Shell
Directory Services: LDAP, Active Directory, Azure AD (Entra ID)
Cloud/DevOps: AWS, Azure, or GCP; Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Git
Security: MFA, PKI, RBAC/ABAC, Zero Trust principles
Compliance: Familiarity with NIST 800-63, NIST 800-207, FedRAMP, FISMA
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with IAM/IGA tools such as SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta, or CyberArk
Familiarity with PingFederate, PingAccess, or PingDirectory
Experience with PIV/CAC authentication and phishing-resistant MFA
SIEM integration and IAM monitoring experience
Prior federal government IAM experience (DoD, DHS, etc.)
Knowledge of post-quantum cryptography concepts
Agile/SAFe experience
ForgeRock or Ping Identity certifications
CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+
AWS or Azure security certifications

Responsibilities

Design & Architecture: Translate business and security requirements into scalable IAM technical designs using ForgeRock/PingOne components — Access Management (AM/PingAM), Identity Management (IDM/PingIDM), Directory Services (DS/PingDS), and Identity Gateway (IG/PingGateway); lead design reviews, architecture workshops, and technical documentation.
Implementation & Integration: Install, configure, and integrate ForgeRock AM solutions with enterprise applications, cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), and legacy systems; develop and maintain REST API integrations and federation configurations across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Authentication & Authorization: Design and implement custom authentication trees/journeys, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) nodes, Risk-Based Authentication (RBA), and authorization policies to enforce secure, least-privilege user access; support phishing-resistant MFA including PIV/CAC card integration aligned with NIST Authenticator Assurance Levels (AAL1/AAL2/AAL3).
Identity Lifecycle Management: Oversee automated user provisioning, de-provisioning, and role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute-based access control (ABAC) workflows; integrate with HR systems, LDAP/Active Directory, and downstream applications to support full identity lifecycle governance.
Zero Trust Architecture Implementation: Implement Zero Trust principles per NIST SP 800-207 and federal Executive Order mandates; deploy authentication authority and authorization engines that enforce continuous verification across hybrid, multi-cloud environments.
Federation & SSO: Configure and maintain identity federation hubs integrating with third-party authentication sources, diverse user directories, and existing ICAM systems; enable standards-based SSO across agency boundaries and mission partner environments using SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OIDC.
Identity Governance & Administration (IGA): Streamline access request workflows, access reviews, and Segregation of Duties (SoD) enforcement to ensure correct permissions, prevent inappropriate access, and satisfy federal audit and compliance requirements.
Automation & Scripting: Build and maintain scripts (Java, Groovy, JavaScript, Python, or Shell) to automate routine operational tasks, optimize system performance, and support CI/CD pipeline integration for IAM configuration management.
Troubleshooting & L3 Support: Provide Level 3 support for identity-related incidents; perform root cause analysis, resolve complex platform issues, and ensure high system availability and uptime; serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for production escalations.
Compliance & Audit Support: Ensure IAM configurations meet federal regulatory requirements (FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST, FICAM, CMMC); support security audits, continuous monitoring, and audit-ready reporting; maintain alignment with DoD 8570/8140 baseline requirements where applicable.