IAM Analyst (SailPoint & Ping Identity)

Overview

Allied Consultants, Inc is a proudly Austin based firm with over 33 years of experience delivering top-tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. We are currently seeking an experience IAM Analyst (SailPoint & Ping Identity) to play a key role within a high-impact technical services team.

At Allied Consultants, we value our consultants and are committed to providing an exceptional experience including:

• Highly competitive pay rates
• Local support staff for responsive, personal service
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing)
  • Life insurance
  • A 401(K) plan with company match
  • Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan

Candidates selected for interviews will be subject to a criminal background check and may be required to pass a drug screening, in compliance with federal and state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of these checks.

Allied Consultants is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

**Location of job: Onsite. Candidate must be local to Austin, TX**

The client is seeking a skilled and motivated Network Security Administrator II to join our Identity and Access Management (IAM) team. This role is responsible for administering and supporting the SailPoint IdentityNow and Ping Identity platforms to ensure secure, efficient, and compliant access to TxDOT systems and resources.The workers responsibilities and skills must include:

• Administer and maintain SailPoint IdentityNow and Ping Identity platforms, including configuration, integration, and lifecycle management.
• Assist with onboarding applications to SailPoint platform.
• Implement and manage identity governance policies, access certifications, and role-based access controls.
• Collaborate with internal teams to onboard applications and services into the IAM ecosystem.
• Monitor and troubleshoot IAM-related issues, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Support audits and compliance initiatives by providing access reports and documentation.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of IAM standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Participate in incident response and remediation efforts related to identity and access.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior team members and stakeholders.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a creative thinker to solve issues.

Qualifications

Minimum (Required):

Years

Skills/Experience

7

Experience in identity and access management.

7

Experience with directory services (e.g., Active Directory, LDAP), SSO, MFA, and federation protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).

7

Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation and customization.

7

Experience working in enterprise environments with complex IAM requirements.

7

Strong understanding of IAM concepts, including provisioning, de-provisioning, access reviews, and entitlement management.

7

Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving IAM platform issues.

7

Ability to interpret and apply security policies and standards.

7

Skilled in collaborating with the technical and functional teams to develop documents need in support of the solution.

5

Skilled in collaborating with the technical and functional teams to develop documents need in support of the solution.

4

Hands-on experience administering SailPoint and/or Ping Identity solutions.

Preferred (Optional):

Years

Skills/Experience

4

Experience with one or more of the state of Texas government agencies

4

Certifications such as SailPoint Certified IdentityIQ Engineer and/or Ping Identity Certified Professional.

4

Familiarity with ITIL, NIST, or other security frameworks.