Job Title
Ping Engineer / IAM Engineer (Ping Microsoft Entra Migration)
Location
Ireland – Fully Remote
Employment Type
Permanent / Long-term Contract (Multi-year BAU role)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Ping Engineer with strong Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) expertiseto support and evolve a large-scale Identity Access Management (IAM)environment within the banking and asset management domain.
This is a Business-As-Usual (BAU) role with strategic responsibility, focused on the progressive migration of enterprise applications from Ping Identity (PingID, PingAccess, PingFederate) to Microsoft Entra. The role offers long-term stability and the opportunity to work on a multi-year IAM transformation programme.
The successful candidate will work closely with security, infrastructure, application, and compliance teams to ensure secure, compliant, and seamless identity services across critical financial platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Identity Access Management (IAM)
* Provide BAU support for Ping Identity platforms, including:
* PingFederate
* PingAccess
* PingID
* Manage authentication, authorization, federation, and SSO services for banking and asset management applications
* Ensure high availability, performance, and security of IAM services
Migration Modernisation
* Support and execute the migration of applications from Ping to Microsoft Entra
* Design and implement authentication flows using:
* SAML 2.0
* OAuth 2.0
* OpenID Connect (OIDC)
* Re-platform legacy federation and access models into Entra-native architectures
* Assist with application onboarding, testing, and cutover planning
Microsoft Entra / Azure AD
* Configure and manage:
* Microsoft Entra ID
* Conditional Access policies
* MFA and identity protection
* Enterprise Applications
* Integrate Entra with cloud and on-prem systems
* Apply Zero Trust and least-privilege principles
Security, Compliance Operations
* Ensure IAM solutions meet financial services security and regulatory requirements
* Support audits, access reviews, and compliance initiatives
* Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve IAM-related incidents
* Maintain documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures
Stakeholder Collaboration
* Work with application owners, security teams, and infrastructure teams
* Provide technical guidance and IAM best practices
* Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
Required Skills Experience
Core Technical Skills
* Strong hands-on experience with Ping Identity(PingFederate, PingAccess, PingID)
* Proven experience with Microsoft Entra (Azure AD)
* Deep understanding of:
* SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect
* Identity federation and SSO architectures
* Experience migrating IAM platforms or applications between identity providers
Domain Experience
* Experience working in banking, financial services, or asset management environments
* Understanding of security, compliance, and regulatory constraints in FS
Additional Technical Skills (Preferred)
* Azure platform knowledge
* IAM automation using PowerShell or scripting
* Certificate management and PKI
* Experience with CIAM or workforce IAM models
Soft Skills
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Ability to work independently in a fully remote setup
* Structured, detail-oriented approach to IAM and security
* Comfortable operating in long-term BAU and transformation environments
Eligibility Requirements
* Must be based in Ireland
* Must have valid Irish work authorisation
* Able to work fully remote while supporting Irish/European stakeholders