[Remote] Information Technology Security Consultant (PingFederate)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CBTS is currently searching for a Principal Ping Identity Engineer. This individual will be responsible for defining, delivering, and supporting customer identity and access management (IAM) solutions with a focus on Ping Directory and related Ping Identity products. Responsibilities • Design, implement, and maintain Ping Directory infrastructure to support customer identity services. • Define security and performance requirements for directory services and IAM integrations. • Serve as a subject matter expert and consultant on identity-related projects. • Collaborate with IT and IS teams to integrate Ping Directory with authentication, SSO, and federation solutions. • Monitor and optimize directory performance, replication, and availability. • Develop and maintain standards, procedures, and guidelines for directory services and IAM operations. • Conduct root cause analysis and remediation of identity-related incidents and vulnerabilities. • Support audits and compliance efforts by providing technical documentation and evidence of controls. • Stay current with identity security threats, technologies, and best practices. • Participate in risk assessments and recommend improvements to identity infrastructure. • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and offshore teams. Skills • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience. • 8+ years of IT experience, with at least 4 years focused on Ping Directory or similar LDAP-based directory services. • Strong understanding of identity and access management principles, including authentication, authorization, and federation. • Experience with Ping Identity Suite (PingDirectory, PingFederate, PingAccess, PingOne). • Experience consuming and integrating on-prem or hybrid cloud to AWS (or similar cloud platform). • Proficiency in Unix/Linux. • Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Shell, Python) for automation and integration. • Solid understanding of distributed computing and directory replication strategies. • Knowledge of application and data security concepts and common vulnerabilities. • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to tailor messaging to technical and non-technical audiences. • Master’s degree a plus. • Experience working with offshore teams and in regulated industries (e.g., financial services) is a plus. • Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or Ping Identity certifications preferred. Company Overview • CBTS provides end-to-end IT and communications solutions that allow businesses to improve efficiency, enable innovation, and mitigate risk. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job