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Job Title: IAM Tech Lead / ForgeRock LeadWork Location & Reporting Address: Fort Mill, SC 29707 (Full Onsite)Vendor Rate: 80.00Contract duration: 10 monthsTarget Start Date: 17 Aug 2026Does this position require Visa independent candidates only? YesInterview Process (Is face to face required?) 1st interview is virtual; 2nd round of interview might be in-person interviewJob Details:Minimum years of experience required: 8+ Years in Identity & Access Management (IAM) with 3+ years of hands-on experience in ForgeRock Suite (AM, IDM, DS, IG)Certification needed: Not mandatory, but nice-to-haveMust Have Skills: ForgeRock AM, IDM, DS, IG Identity Lifecycle Management Access ManagementNice to Have Skills: Authentication & Authorization Federation ServicesDetailed Job Description:Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced IAM Tech Lead / ForgeRock Lead to design, implement, and support enterprise Identity and Access Management solutions using the ForgeRock platform. The candidate will lead architecture, development, integration, and operational activities while working closely with business stakeholders, security teams, application owners, and infrastructure teams.The role requires strong technical expertise in ForgeRock products, authentication and authorization mechanisms, identity lifecycle management, and modern security protocols.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership Lead end-to-end ForgeRock IAM solution design, implementation, migration, and support activities. Provide technical leadership and guidance to IAM engineers and developers. Define IAM architecture and security best practices aligned with enterprise standards. Review solution designs, code, and deployment strategies.ForgeRock Implementation Configure and administer:o ForgeRock Access Management (AM)o ForgeRock Identity Management (IDM)o ForgeRock Directory Services (DS)o ForgeRock Identity Gateway (IG) Design authentication journeys, trees, and nodes. Implement adaptive and risk-based authentication solutions. Configure Single Sign-On (SSO), Federation, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).Integration & Security Integrate applications using:o SAML 2.0o OAuth 2.0o OpenID Connect (OIDC)o LDAPo REST APIs Design and implement role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute-based access control (ABAC). Develop custom connectors, workflows, and APIs as needed. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with security policies and standards.IAM Operations & Support Lead production support and incident management activities. Perform root cause analysis for authentication and authorization issues. Manage platform upgrades, patching, and performance tuning. Ensure platform availability, scalability, and resilience.Stakeholder Management Work with business users, architects, product owners, and security teams. Participate in client discussions, technical workshops, and solution presentations. Prepare technical documentation, design artifacts, and operational runbooks.Required SkillsIAM Technologies ForgeRock AM, IDM, DS, IG Identity Lifecycle Management Access Management Authentication & Authorization Federation ServicesSecurity Protocols SAML 2.0 OAuth 2.0 OpenID Connect (OIDC) LDAP Kerberos JWTDevelopment Skills Java/J2EE JavaScript Groovy Scripts REST API Development JSON/XMLInfrastructure Knowledge Linux/Unix Administration Docker & Kubernetes (preferred) Web Servers (Apache, Nginx, Tomcat) Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)Database Knowledge Oracle SQL Server PostgreSQL MySQL