IAM Consultant (ForgeRock or PingIdentity)

ProofID; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IAM specialist is seeking a Senior Engineer with at least 3 years of experience in implementing and supporting Ping Identity solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for deploying the Ping platform, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring secure practices within the organization. Knowledge of industry protocols such as OpenID Connect, OAuth2, and SAML is essential. Join this innovative team and help revolutionize identity management for world-leading customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience implementing and supporting Ping Identity solutions.
• Evidence of working in agile/DevOps environments.
• Broad knowledge of IT infrastructure components.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and supporting Ping Identity solutions.
• Mentoring junior colleagues and providing escalation support.
• Deploying the Ping platform using DevOps methodologies.

Skills

OpenID Connect

OAuth2

SAML

SCIM

JavaScript

DevOps methodologies

Cyber security

Education

Certifications in ForgeRock products or similar IAM technologies

Tools

PingAM

PingGateway

PingDS

PingIDM

Job description

ProofID is a leading Identity and Access Management (IAM) specialist. With a global presence, UK HQ and offices in the US, we help organizations effectively manage their digital identities. Our extensive experience with top IAM software vendors enables us to deliver unmatched value as a trusted partner for identity management programs.

At ProofID, our mission is clear - we strive to provide pain‑free, secure, and seamless digital user experiences for our clients. Whether it’s addressing legacy systems, compliance issues, or M&A transitions, our team has the expertise to navigate complex projects and ensure smooth implementations.

With over 100 employees worldwide, we still maintain a close‑knit culture. Join us at ProofID and be part of an exciting journey towards revolutionising identity management while working alongside world‑leading customers.

Role Summary

A Senior Engineer or Senior Consultant with a minimum of 3 years hands‑of experience implementing and supporting Ping Identity (heritage ForgeRock) solutions. Each engineer has extensive experience in one of more of :

• PingAM (Formally ForgeRock Access Manager)
• PingGateway (formally ForgeRock Identity Gateway)
• PingDS (formally ForgeRock Directory Services)
• PingIDM (formally ForgeRock Identity Management)

Key Competencies

• Industry protocols such as OpenID Connect, OAuth2, SAML and SCIM.
• JavaScript
• Developing secure solutions
• Deploying and operating the Ping platform utilising DevOps methodologies.
• Deploying the Ping Identity platform into cloud platforms.
• Validating planned to solution changes ensuring alignment with best practices, security, target state and organisational policies.
• Mentoring junior colleagues building and implementing changes to the platform ensuring changes are secure and supportable.
• Providing an escalation point to junior colleagues during incidents though on‑call rota

Evidence

• Certifications in the ForgeRock products, and other IAM technologies
• Knowledgeable about wider cyber security issues
• Broad knowledge of IT infrastructure components, including networking, servers, storage and virtualisation
• Broad knowledge including Restful APIs, directory services, LDAP
• Evidence of experience with IAM, IGA and PAM solutions
• Evidence of working in an agile / DevOps / continuous improvement methodology
• Evidence of working on complex engagements and giving a clear account of the issues faced, and how they worked individually and as part of a team on resolutions
• Communication skills and the ability to differentiate to stakeholders both technical and non‑technical

Our Values :

WE DO GREAT WORK WE VALUE OUR CUSTOMERS

WE SUPPORT OUR COLLEAGUES WE ARE CURIOUS

ProofID is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on sex, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability or any other protected basis because we believe the best and brightest come from all walks of life. We aspire to foster a community in which diversity is valued in both our employees and our ideas.