Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist

KBC Technologies Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is on the lookout for a Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist to lead innovative identity solutions. With over 15 years in the field, including a decade of expertise in ForgeRock and PingOne Identity Cloud, the ideal candidate will drive the design and deployment of secure IAM environments. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with security standards, and providing technical leadership. Join this dynamic team and contribute to the development of scalable identity solutions that enhance security and efficiency across platforms.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in IT with a focus on Identity and Access Management.
• 10+ years of experience with ForgeRock and PingOne Identity Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and deployment of PingOne Identity Cloud environments.
• Implement ForgeRock solutions and manage directory services.

Skills

Identity and Access Management

ForgeRock

PingOne Identity Cloud

LDAP

OAuth 2.0

SAML

OpenID Connect

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Tools

OpenAM

OpenDJ

OpenIDM

OpenIG

Job description

Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist

Position: Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist

Experience: 15+ Years (10+ Years with ForgeRock / PingOne Identity Cloud)

Location: [London, Hybrid]

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist with over 15 years of professional experience, including 10+ years specializing in ForgeRock and PingOne Identity Cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for delivering secure and scalable identity solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, setup, configuration, and deployment of PingOne Identity Cloud environments.
• Implement and manage ForgeRock solutions including OpenAM, OpenDJ, OpenIDM, and OpenIG.
• Take ownership of project deliverables and lead IAM teams to successful execution.
• Develop and enforce best practices for identity lifecycle management, authentication, authorization, and federation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate IAM solutions with various applications and platforms.
• Manage and maintain directory services (LDAP) and database integrations.
• Ensure compliance with web protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, REST, SOAP) and security standards (OAuth, SAML, JWT).
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and support to team members.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in IT with a strong focus on Identity and Access Management.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience with ForgeRock and PingOne Identity Cloud.
• Proficiency in configuring and administering ForgeRock OpenAM, OpenDJ, OpenIDM, and OpenIG solutions.
• Strong understanding of identity lifecycle processes, authentication and authorization mechanisms, and federation protocols.
• In-depth knowledge of LDAP directory services and database management.
• Familiarity with industry-standard web protocols and security frameworks (OAuth 2.0, SAML, OpenID Connect, JWT).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage projects independently or collaboratively.
• Project management skills are a strong plus.

Preferred Certifications:

• ForgeRock Certified Specialist/Professional
• Ping Identity Certified Professional
• Relevant IAM or Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.)

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