Ping Directory Identity Architect

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• Designs and builds directory and associated data synchronization services, including Ping Directory, Active Directory, Azure AD and PKI services
• Analyzes identity management processes and services to reduce complexity, improve data quality, and improve process stability
• Provides L3/L4 support to operations teams to restore operations during P1 events and triage data quality issues
• Contributes to the development of the IAM functional strategy
• Resourceful, continuous learner able to adapt to new technologies quickly

• Perform the requirements, development, testing and implementation activities related to scalable enterprise directory and associated identity services
• Advanced knowledge of LDAP directories based on OpenDJ: Ping Directory, Oracle Directory or ForgeRock Directory.
• Advanced knowledge of Active Directory and Azure Active Directory
• Advanced knowledge of data synchronization strategies and tools, including data synchronization engines and scripting languages (e.g. Perl, PowerShell, Python, Bash)
• Knowledge of certificate authorities, PKI and other authentication technologies
• Ability to evaluate controls and adhere to controlled technical development lifecycle and ITSM processes
• Work with stakeholders to define and document business requirements and technical documentation to integrate applications into directory and identity services.
• Work across IAM teams to ensure architecture coherence and alignment across user administration and governance, privileged access management, web access management services, logging and SIEM services.
• Ensure that directory architecture, designs, plans, controls, processes are aligned with IS strategy and standards and be able to communicate and defend architecture positions.

• 7-10+ years of experience with Active Directory, ODSEE or Ping
• 7-10+ years of experience with Windows, Linux/Unix Operating Systems
• 7-10+ years development or scripting experience using Perl, PowerShell, Python, Bash
• 7-10+ years following formal development lifecycle experience, including the development of business/technical requirements, build, test and release documentation
• Familiarity with the JAVA, C#, IDEs, source code control. Hands-on experience a plus.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent related field preferred, with a minimum of 10+ years of experience in Information Technology OR in lieu of the bachelor's degree, a minimum of 15 years of experience in Information Technology
• Demonstrated continuous learning through applicable certifications a plus