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. Develop custom scripts and applications using languages such as Java, Groovy, Python, or JavaScript to extend and automate IAM functionalities. 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. Experience with programming and scripting languages: Java, Groovy, Python, JavaScript. 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.)