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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # PING IDENTITY&LDAP ADMINISTRATOR - **Company:** Decision Six Inc. - **Location:** Miami, FL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Data Synchronization, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Windows Servers, Network Protocols, OAuth, OpenID, Ping (Networking Utility), Windows PowerShell, Openid Connect, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On, TCP/IP, Data Logging, Scripting, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Software Security, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Ws-federation, Pingfederate, Database Replication - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/33831788-a17d-4691-9aad-58e4f5788c72 ## About the Role Technical Skills: * Directory Expertise: Deep understanding of LDAP schemas, object classes, attributes, tree structures, and ACIs (Access Control Instructions). * IAM Tools: Proven hands-on experience with PingFederate, PingDirectory, and PingAccess. * Protocols: Strong knowledge of federation protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC) and network protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS). * Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Shell) for automating administrative tasks. * Operating Systems: Comfortable navigating and administering both Linux/Unix and Windows Server environments. Soft Skills & Experience: * Experience: 3+ years of dedicated experience in Identity and Access Management with a focus on LDAP and Ping products on Cloud env. * Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to diagnose complex federation and replication issues across disparate networks. * Collaboration: Ability to work closely with Cloud Architects, DevOps Engineers, and Security teams to enforce enterprise-wide IAM policies. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Certifications: Ping Certifications: Ping Identity Certified Professional or Expert. * Cloud Experience: Experience migrating legacy on-premises LDAP/Ping infrastructures to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform). ## Description The Ping Identity / LDAP Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of the organization s Identity and Access Management (IAM) infrastructure running on Amazon Web Services (AWS)., 1. Architecture & Administration * Directory Operations: Configure, tune, and maintain LDAP infrastructure (e.g., PingDirectory) hosted on Amazon EC2 or containers, optimizing for replication performance across AWS regions. * Access Management: Administer PingFederate and PingAccess policies, custom adapters, and federation setups ($SAML$, $OAuth$, $OIDC$) hosted in the Cloud. * Policy Management: Design and maintain access control policies, authentication schemes, and authorization rules. * Data Synchronization: Oversee data replication, synchronization, and integrity across multiple directory instances and environments. * Migration: Lead or support lift-and-shift or refactoring initiatives to migrate legacy LDAP and Ping architectures to AWS. 2. Integration & Support * SSO Federation: Configure and troubleshoot Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations using protocols such as SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OIDC (OpenID Connect), and WS-Federation. * Application Onboarding: Partner with internal application teams to integrate custom and third-party SaaS applications into the identity platform. * API Security: Implement and secure API gateways using PingAccess or similar tools. * Troubleshooting: Provide technical support for complex identity, authentication, and directory service issues. 3. Security & Compliance * Cloud Security: Implement AWS security best practices utilizing AWS IAM, Security Groups, VPC ACLs, and AWS Secrets Manager to protect directory data and API keys. * Audit & Logging: Monitor system logs and audit trails to detect potential security breaches or operational anomalies. * Certificates: Manage the lifecycle of SSL/TLS and signing certificates used within the IAM infrastructure. ## Related Videos - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Delegating the chores of authenticating users to Keycloak](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1558-delegating-the-chores-of-authenticating-users-to-keycloak) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Dev Digest 162: AI careers, MCP, AWS best practices & floppy sweaters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/571-dev-digest-162-ai-careers-mcp-aws-best-practices-floppy-sweaters) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026) - [Dev Digest 210: AI Agents Are Go! 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