The ideal candidate is a seasoned IAM professional with extensive, hands-on experience designing and implementing Ping Identity solutions in large, complex enterprise environments. They are deeply proficient with PingFederate, PingAccess, PingID, and Directory services, and can architect secure, scalable, and efficient SSO, MFA, and federation workflows. This individual operates with a strong consultant mindset—proactive, client-facing, and highly capable of translating technical concepts into clear recommendations for stakeholders. They excel in leading technical discussions, solving complex identity challenges, and delivering high-quality architectural designs and documentation. They possess strong knowledge of IAM protocols and standards (OAuth/OIDC, SAML, federation, directory services) and bring broad experience integrating identity systems with enterprise applications and security frameworks. Their communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills are exceptional, enabling them to work seamlessly across Security, Infrastructure, Application, and Architecture teams. Ultimately, the ideal candidate is a solution-driven IAM expert with both the technical depth and consulting presence needed to guide organizations through identity modernization and operational excellence