ForgeRock Identity Gateway (IG)/PingGateway, Engineer

Peraton -
Kansas City, MO

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Job Details

$80,000 - $128,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Containerization systems
Cloud identity and access management (IAM)
Zero Trust security
Continuous Delivery (CD) implementation
RESTful API
Microservices
JavaScript
Agile software development
DevOps automation
Groovy
Identity & access management

Full Job Description

About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

We are seeking a ForgeRock Identity Gateway (IG)/PingGateway, Engineer to support a federal Identity and Access Management (IAM) program for the U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid (FSA). This role is responsible for designing and operating identity-aware reverse proxy and gateway solutions that secure applications, APIs, and microservices across a Zero Trust architecture. The engineer will serve as a key Policy Enforcement Point (PEP) architect, ensuring consistent identity and access control enforcement across legacy, cloud, and hybrid systems in alignment with federal security standards such as NIST, FICAM, FedRAMP, and Zero Trust principles.

Key Responsibilities:

Identity Gateway & Reverse Proxy Engineering

Design, configure, and maintain PingGateway (ForgeRock IG) as an identity-aware reverse proxy
Manage HTTP/S traffic routing, TLS termination, and load balancer integrations
Enforce identity and access policies at the network edge

Policy & Route Development

Develop and maintain JSON-based route configurations and gateway policies
Implement filters, handlers, and scripts for request/response transformation
Support credential replay, token injections, and header manipulation for legacy apps

API & Microservices Security

Secure APIs using PingGateway microgateway capabilities
Implement OAuth 2.0 resource server patterns and token validation
Integrate with external authorization systems (e.g., PingAuthorize)

Authentication & Federation

Implement SSO, MFA, and federated identity flows
Configure OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and SAML integrations
Support migration of legacy identity protocols to PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud

Zero Trust Enforcement

Implement gateway-based Policy Enforcement Points (PEP) within a Zero Trust architecture
Enforce adaptive authentication and risk-based access controls

Scripting & Customization

Develop Groovy and JavaScript scripts for custom gateway behavior
Build custom authentication, token handling, and audit logging logic

Observability & Monitoring

Configure logging, metrics, and audit trails for gateway traffic
Integrate with enterprise SIEM and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, OpenTelemetry)

DevOps & Deployment

Deploy PingGateway in Docker and Kubernetes environments
Support CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices
Work with hardened container environments for federal systems

Integration & Platform Support

Integrate PingGateway with ForgeRock components (AM, IDM, DS)
Support identity flows across hybrid and cloud environments

Troubleshooting & Support

Provide L3 support for production incidents
Perform root cause analysis and resolve complex identity and routing issues
Ensure high availability and performance of gateway services

Compliance & Security

Ensure compliance with FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST, and federal IAM standards
Support audits, security assessments, and continuous monitoring requirements
Participate in design reviews and agile ceremonies

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience or 9 years with a HS diploma/equivalent
5+ years in Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Hands-on experience with ForgeRock IG / PingGateway or similar API gateway/IAM reverse proxy solutions
Experience in enterprise or federal environments
Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams
ForgeRock IG / PingGateway (route configuration, scripting, policy design) experience
Familiarity in OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML 2.0, JWT, LDAP
Groovy and JavaScript scripting experience
Experience in REST APIs and microservices security
Familiarity in Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines
LDAP/Active Directory integration experience
Understanding of Zero Trust architecture (NIST SP 800-207)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
U.S. Citizenship required
Must be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

ForgeRock or Ping Identity certifications
CISSP, Security+, or similar cybersecurity certifications
Experience with PingAuthorize or externalized authorization models
Experience with federal IAM programs (FSA, DHS, DoD, etc.)
Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, OpenTelemetry)
Experience with SailPoint, Okta, or CyberArk
Familiarity with advanced security topics (mTLS, FAPI, PKI, or post-quantum crypto)
Agile/SAFe certifications

Details

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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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