IAM Engineer-Ping Federate

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses.  We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior IAM Engineer specializing in PingFederate and PingAccess to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and supporting robust, secure authentication and authorization solutions within a complex enterprise environment.

You will play a key part in driving our identity modernization efforts, building custom extensions, and securing seamless access across our core enterprise applications and modern cloud systems.

At Kyndryl we support all major cloud platforms, so you’ll get the chance to use everything you know – and then some. You’ll also become expert at knowing when and how to call on other SMEs outside your wheelhouse. Thinking your way around pre-existing limitations will grow your creativity and flexibility. You’ll learn a lot here, and if you want to work toward certifications there are plenty of opportunities. The rewards for all this are many. You’ll get to influence, create, and deliver something from start to finish. You will have the power to delight our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• IAM Architecture & Implementation: Design, deploy, and maintain secure enterprise authentication, federation, and authorization solutions centered on PingFederate and PingAccess.
• Custom Development & Integrations: Utilize solid Java skills and the Ping SDK to develop, optimize, and maintain custom Ping adapters, plugins, and custom integrations tailored to enterprise needs.
• Protocol & Standards Management: Drive implementation and best practices for modern identity protocols including SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), FIDO2, and Single Sign-On (SSO).
• CI/CD & DevOps Automation: Integrate IAM configurations and deployment workflows into continuous integration and delivery pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• System Support & Troubleshooting: Perform root-cause analysis, advanced troubleshooting, and issue resolution for complex identity, access, and federation flows across systems.
• Proactive Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional security, infrastructure, and development teams to advocate for secure, solution-oriented identity practices.

Your future at Kyndryl

This role opens the door to many career paths, both vertical and horizontal, and there may be opportunity to travel. It’s a great chance for database administrators or other techs to break into the cloud. It’s also a solid path to become enterprise or chief architect or a distinguished engineer! Whatever you see for yourself, you’ll find the opportunity here.

Who You Are

You’re good

What you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Qualification

• Total Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM).
• Ping Identity Suite: Deep hands-on experience with PingFederate and PingAccess.
• IAM Protocols: Strong, foundational understanding of enterprise IAM concepts, standards, and protocols—including OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, FIDO2, and SSO.
• Java Development & SDK: Solid Java development capabilities, specifically in building, extending, and maintaining custom Ping adapters, plugins, and integrations using the Ping SDK.
• DevOps & Delivery: Practical experience working with Azure DevOps and CI/CD deployment pipelines.
• Domain Focus: Proven, demonstrated experience delivering enterprise-grade authentication, Single Sign-On (SSO), and federation solutions in complex environments.

Preferred Qualification

• Groovy scripting experience.
• Exposure to or experience with broader Ping products and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).

Being You

The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging — being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team — is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose.  We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.

From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.

We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.

We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.

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