Identity Security Engineer (Ping Identity)

Identity Security Engineer (Ping Identity)

Type: Contract
Category: Security
Industry: Financial Services
Workplace Type: Remote
Reference ID: JN -022026-105404
Date Posted: 03/10/2026

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Join a prominent U.S. financial institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio, that boasts a strong regional presence with branches and ATMs across multiple states. As a major subsidiary of a public bank holding company, this organization is among the largest banks in the nation.

Note: Applicants must be willing to work on a W2 basis. We offer a competitive benefits package for W2 consultants, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Compensation

• Rate: $85.00 to $95.00/hr. W2

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Ping Identity and Auth0 infrastructure for customer identity services.
• Define security and performance specifications for directory services and IAM integrations.
• Act as a subject matter expert on identity projects.
• Collaborate with IT and Information Security teams to integrate Ping Directory with authentication, SSO, and federation solutions.
• Monitor and enhance directory performance, replication, and availability.
• Create and uphold standards, procedures, and guidelines for directory services and IAM operations.
• Conduct root cause analysis and address identity‑related incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Support audits and compliance by providing technical documentation and evidence of controls.
• Stay updated on identity security threats, technologies, and best practices.
• Participate in risk assessments and propose enhancements for identity infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and offshore teams.

Experience Requirements

• 5 to 10 years of experience in information security and IAM, including authorization and federation.
• Proficiency in Auth0.
• Hands‑on knowledge of PingFederate.
• General security engineering background with IAM platforms.
• Experience with the Ping Identity suite (PingDirectory, PingFederate, PingAccess, PingOne).
• Integration experience with cloud platforms like AWS in hybrid environments.
• Unix/Linux administration skills.
• Familiarity with scripting in Shell or Python for automation.
• Understanding of distributed computing and directory replication.
• Knowledge of application and data security concepts and common vulnerabilities.
• Experience with migrations between Auth0 and Ping Identity stacks is preferred.
• Regulated industry experience, particularly financial services, is preferred.
• Experience working with offshore teams is an advantage.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience (required); a Master's degree is preferred.
• CompTIA Security+ certification (preferred).
• CISSP certification (preferred).
• Ping Identity certifications (preferred).

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in recruitment. Please be aware that Eliassen Group utilizes AI tools in the application screening process. You may receive communication from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application. These tools help identify candidates whose qualifications align with the job requirements. All AI‑assisted evaluations are reviewed by human recruiters before hiring decisions are made, ensuring fairness, efficiency, and consistency.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be assessed for determining pay rates, and the provided range reflects a W2 hourly rate. Other employment options may result in different pay rates.

Benefits (for Eliassen Group employees working 30+ hours weekly)

• Medical (various plans)
• Dental
• Vision
• Pre‑tax accounts and others
• 401(k) with matching contributions

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.

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