Responsibilities
We are seeking a skilled ForgeRock Federation Engineer to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure identity federation solutions within a large federal IAM environment. This role focuses on enabling secure authentication and authorization data exchange across enterprise, cloud, and partner systems using the ForgeRock (PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud) platform, while ensuring compliance with federal security standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Configure and manage identity federation and SSO using SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OIDC
Establish and maintain IdP/SP trust relationships across enterprise and cloud systems
Design and implement ForgeRock components (AM, IDM, DS, IG) for scalable IAM solutions
Develop authentication journeys supporting MFA, adaptive access, and Zero Trust policies
Integrate with directory services (LDAP, Active Directory, Azure AD / Entra ID)
Enable application and API integrations using REST, SCIM, and federation protocols
Develop custom authentication nodes and scripts (Java, Groovy, JavaScript)
Support platform upgrades, patching, and DevOps automation (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD)
Ensure compliance with federal standards (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP)
Troubleshoot complex federation and integration issues (L3 support)
Collaborate within agile teams for delivery and continuous improvement Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience or 9 years with a HS diploma/equivalent
5 years of IAM engineering experience
Experience with ForgeRock or PingOne platform
Experience implementing federation and SSO solutions
Experience working in agile environments
Federation Protocols: SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), JWT, PKCE, mTLS experience
ForgeRock/Ping: AM, IDM, DS, IG configuration and administration experience
Directory Services: LDAP, Active Directory, Azure AD (Entra ID) experience
Experience in Java, Groovy, JavaScript; REST API integration
DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI), Git experience
Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP
Security: MFA, RBAC/ABAC, Zero Trust principles
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, or IBM Security Verify
Familiarity with PingFederate, PingAccess, or PingDirectory
Experience with CIAM (Customer Identity and Access Management)
Knowledge of identity analytics or AI-driven IAM tools
Prior federal IAM program experience (DoD, DHS, FSA, etc.)
Familiarity with NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP compliance
Certifications (Preferred):
ForgeRock or Ping Identity certifications
CISSP or Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)
CompTIA Security+ Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.EEO
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