Sr. IAM Federation Ping Engineer

Senior IAM Federation Ping Engineer

About the Role

As a Senior IAM Federation Ping Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring secure and efficient access to technology resources across the organization. You will be an integral part of the BFS team, collaborating closely with the Cybersecurity Practice team to support enterprise-wide identity initiatives.

In this role, you will:

• Design, implement, and maintain integrations with identity platforms such as PingFederate, Entra ID, and Azure Identity tools.
• Develop and manage secure authentication and authorization solutions using OAuth, OIDC, and SAML.
• Provide advanced guidance on identity federation, single sign-on (SSO), and token-based authentication.
• Partner with infrastructure and application teams to ensure seamless identity and access flows across systems.
• Analyze and resolve identity-related issues, identifying root causes and implementing long-term solutions.

Work model:

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2 to 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What You'll Need to Be Considered

• Strong practical experience with OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and SAML, including their application in enterprise environments
• Demonstrated experience configuring and integrating PingFederate, including policy management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) and related Azure identity tools
• Working knowledge of identity lifecycle management, federation, and access governance
• Ability to effectively communicate identity and access concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

These will help you stand out:

• Experience leading IAM architecture or strategy initiatives
• Familiarity with modern identity frameworks and zero trust principles
• Exposure to cloud-native IAM solutions beyond Azure (e.g., AWS IAM, Okta)
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate)

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

What we offer

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents —from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

About us

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Other employment-related information

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