Information Security Engineer (Ping Identity)

Information Security Engineer (Ping Identity)

Anywhere

Type: Contract

Category: Security

Industry: Financial Services

Workplace Type: Remote

Reference ID: JN -022026-105404

Date Posted: 02/08/2026

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Description:

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Our client is a large U.S. financial institution headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a broad regional branch and ATM network across multiple states. The organization is a principal subsidiary of a public bank holding company and ranks among the largest banks in the United States.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $85.00 to $95.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Ping Identity and Auth0 infrastructure for customer and commercial identity services.

• Define security and performance requirements for directory services and IAM integrations.

• Serve as a subject matter expert and consultant on identity-related projects.

• Collaborate with IT and Information Security teams to integrate Ping Directory with authentication, SSO, and federation solutions.

• Monitor and optimize directory performance, replication, and availability.

• Develop and maintain standards, procedures, and guidelines for directory services and IAM operations.

• Conduct root cause analysis and remediation of identity-related incidents and vulnerabilities.

• Support audits and compliance efforts by producing technical documentation and evidence of controls.

• Stay current with identity security threats, technologies, and best practices.

• Participate in risk assessments and recommend improvements to identity infrastructure.

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and offshore teams.

Experience Requirements:

Experience Requirements

• 5 to 10 years of experience in information security and IAM, including authentication, authorization, and federation.

• Hands-on expertise with Auth0.

• Hands-on expertise with PingFederate.

• General security engineering experience supporting IAM platforms.

• Experience with Ping Identity suite including PingDirectory, PingFederate, PingAccess, or PingOne.

• Experience integrating on-prem or hybrid environments with AWS or similar cloud platform.

• Proficiency in Unix/Linux administration.

• Experience with scripting languages such as Shell or Python for automation and integration.

• Understanding of distributed computing and directory replication strategies.

• Knowledge of application and data security concepts and common vulnerabilities.

• Experience supporting migrations between Auth0 and Ping Identity stacks (preferred).

• Experience in regulated industries such as financial services (preferred).

• Experience working with offshore teams (preferred).

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience. Master's degree preferred.

• CompTIA Security+ certification (preferred).

• CISSP certification (preferred).

• Ping Identity certifications (preferred).

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Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( [email protected] , 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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