Job Title: Senior IAM Consultant – PingFederate ExpertContract Type: Contract (3–6 Months)Location: Hybrid – Galway, IrelandOn-site Requirement:3 days per month on-site (mandatory)Role OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Consultant with expert-level experience in PingFederateto support and enhance enterprise IAM platforms. The consultant will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing secure authentication and authorisation solutions across complex environments.This role requires strong hands-on technical expertise, stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to operate independently in a contract-based delivery model.Key ResponsibilitiesIAM & PingFederate ExpertiseDesign, configure, and maintain PingFederatesolutions for SSO, federation, and authenticationImplement SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC)integrationsConfigure and manage authentication policies, adapters, token mappings, and attribute contractsTroubleshoot and resolve complex federation and authentication issuesSecurity & ArchitectureEnsure IAM solutions comply with security best practices and regulatory requirementsSupport secure access models including MFA, risk-based authentication, and identity federationCollaborate with security architects on IAM strategy and designIntegration & CollaborationIntegrate PingFederate with enterprise applications, cloud platforms, and third-party SaaS providersWork closely with application teams, infrastructure teams, and security stakeholdersProvide technical guidance and mentoring to internal teamsOperational SupportSupport IAM environments in production and non-productionPerform upgrades, patches, and configuration changes with minimal downtimeProduce and maintain technical documentation and solution designsRequired Skills & ExperienceMandatory8+ yearsexperience in Identity & Access ManagementExpert-level hands-on experience with PingFederateStrong experience with:SAML 2.0OAuth 2.0OpenID Connect (OIDC)Federation and SSO architecturesSolid understanding of authentication, authorization, and identity lifecycle conceptsExperience working in enterprise-scale IAM environmentsTechnical SkillsPingFederate configuration and customizationLDAP / Active Directory integrationCertificate management (SSL/TLS, signing, encryption)REST APIs and JSONLinux/Unix environmentsNice to HaveExperience with PingAccess, PingDirectory, or PingIDCloud IAM exposure (AWS, Azure, GCP)Experience in regulated or large enterprise environmentsPrior consulting or contract-based delivery experienceSoft SkillsStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionProblem-solving mindset with attention to detailComfortable working in hybrid and client-facing environmentsWork ArrangementHybrid model3 days per month on-site in GalwayRemaining work remote