Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation

SSO Migration Specialist

Location: Anywhere in United States, remote

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Develop a comprehensive migration strategy for transitioning from the existing IAM system to PingFederate and PingID.
2. Collaborate closely with application owners and IT teams to integrate existing applications with PingFederate and PingID.
3. Customize PingFederate to simulate the existing IAM system features, including configuring authentication flows, authorization policies, and user directories.
4. Migration of identity data, user profiles, and access control policies to the new platform while ensuring data integrity and security.
5. Ensure Authentication Services comply with industry standards and best practices, such as SAML, OIDC/OAuth, FIDO2.
6. Apigee API gateway integration with Ping.
7. Create and execute test plans to validate the migration, ensuring all identity services function as expected post-migration. Address and resolve any issues that arise during testing.
8. Document all configurations, customizations, and the migration process to provide a comprehensive reference for future maintenance and troubleshooting.

Skills and Qualifications:

1. At least 7 years of experience in Identity & Access Management, with a minimum of 3 years specifically focused on Ping Identity solutions - PingFederate and PingID.
2. Strong understanding of SiteMinder architecture, policies, user management, and integration mechanisms.
3. Knowledge of ITIL or other ITSM frameworks.
4. Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.

• Applications will be accepted till 6/18/25

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position [$85,000 to $134,000] depends on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Why Cognizant?

• Collaborate with a community of experts to enhance and expand your skills.
• Join a team where global culture adopts diversity of thought and background.
• Find balance with our hybrid model that prioritizes your health, safety and well-being.
• Opportunity to work for leading global companies while advancing your career.

The Cognizant community:

We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

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 (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.