PING Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Reston, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

PING Engineer The Opportunity: You know that the user is the last frontier for cybersecurity. It’s where the peri met er is drawn, and securing identities is pivotal in the fight against cybercriminals. As an Identity and Access Management ( IAM ) spe cia list, you have the skills and experience to keep hackers from taking data and breaking processes. We’re looking for someone like you to help our clients meet their missions without disruption. As an IAM engineer at Booz Allen, you’ll play a critical role in the world of IAM and zero t rus t. In this role, you’ll support large-scale IAM projects for our clients. You’ll interface with stakeholders and engineering teams to delve into the details and dependencies of critical processes and users’ roles within them. You’ll analyze the identity lifecycle, articulating access requirements and defining enterprise identity records. You’ll use your experience in IAM to design, deploy, and support systems that verify appropriate user privileges and manage credentials for accessing our clients’ most valuable assets. From single sign-on to privileged access systems, you’ll have the chance to implement enterprise-class solutions and stop adversaries in their tracks. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

5+ years of experience with Ping Federate, Okta, Entra ID, or ADFS
Experience with SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect ( OIDC )
Experience with Identity federation and Single Sign-On ( SSO )
Experience with access control models such as RBAC and ABAC
Experience integrating IdPs with directory services, such as Active Directory ( AD ) and LDAP, including synchronization and authentication workflows
Knowledge of Zero T rus t architectures and implementation of password-less authentication or multifactor authentication ( MFA ) within the IdP environment
Ability to resolve complex identity and federation issues, including token validation errors, assertion mismatches, and connectivity problems
Ability to design and operate IdP solutions across on-premises, hybrid , and cloud infrastructures, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
HS diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM) protocols for automated user provisioning and lifecycle management between identity providers and applications
Experience with advanced platform features such as Okta Workflows, Ping Identity Suite advanced policy scripting, adaptive authentication, and the development of custom login pages
Experience with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash to automate IdP configuration, monitoring, and remediation tasks
Knowledge of cloud-native IAM services, including Azure Active Directory, AWS IAM, or Google Cloud Identity
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph