Senior IAM Engineer (IBM Verify) (India)

SENIOR IAM ENGINEER IBM Verify Migration (PingFederate & Duo) Engagement Overview We are seeking a Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer for a contract engagement supporting a strategic IAM product consolidation initiative, migrating identity services from PingFederate and Duo Security to IBM Verify. This role requires deep, hands-on expertise in IBM Verify as the target IAM platform, along with a strong working background in PingFederate and Duo to support analysis, migration, and transition activities. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical SME, owning IBM Verify configuration while leveraging Ping and Duo knowledge to ensure a smooth and secure migration. Key Responsibilities - Serve as the primary technical SME for IBM Verify, leading platform configuration, integration, and optimization. - Analyze existing PingFederate and Duo configurations to support migration planning into IBM Verify. - Lead and execute the migration of SSO, MFA, and access policies from PingFederate and Duo into IBM Verify. - Configure and manage IBM Verify capabilities, including: - Application onboarding and federation configuration - Authentication and access policy design - MFA enrollment, enforcement, and adaptive authentication flows - Support the migration of enterprise applications to IBM Verify, including: - SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect (OIDC) integrations - Configuration, testing, validation, and troubleshooting - Cutover support and post-migration stabilization - Troubleshoot complex authentication, federation, and MFA issues across PingFederate, Duo, and IBM Verifyduring transition phases. - Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure alignment with enterprise security standards and IBM Verify best practices. - Produce and maintain technical documentation, including migration runbooks, configuration details, and operational handover materials. Required Skills & Experience - Extensive hands-on experience with IBM Verify as a primary IAM platform (required). - Solid working experience with PingFederate and Duo Security, particularly in SSO and MFA use cases. - Deep expertise in: - Single Sign-On (SSO) - Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) - Identity and access lifecycle management - Solid understanding of IAM protocols and standards, including: - SAML 2.0 - OAuth 2.0 - OpenID Connect (OIDC) - Proven experience delivering IAM migrations or platform consolidation initiatives in enterprise environments. - Ability to work independently and take ownership in a contract-based, project-driven role. Preferred Qualifications - Prior experience serving as an IBM Verify SME during Ping/Duo migration initiatives - Familiarity with IBM Verify Access and Verify SaaS deployments - Experience supporting large, complex application portfolios - Solid communication and stakeholder engagement skills .