Transformhub - Subject Matter Expert - KeyCloak (5-7 yrs)
TransformHub
posted 9d ago
Flexible timing
Key skills for the job
Overview :
We are seeking a Keycloak Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the implementation, customization, and management of Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions using Keycloak.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in Keycloak or similar IAM solutions (e., Okta, ForgeRock, Auth0) and a strong background in authentication, authorization, and identity federation.
Key Responsibilities :
- Architect and implement Keycloak-based IAM solutions for secure authentication and authorization.
- Design and implement SSO (Single Sign-On) solutions across multiple applications and platforms.
- Enhance security by configuring multi-factor authentication (MFA), role-based access control (RBAC), and fine-grained authorization policies.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Keycloak performance and security configurations.
- Develop and maintain documentation for IAM configurations, best practices, and security guidelines.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to containerize and deploy Keycloak in cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes).
- Stay updated on IAM trends and contribute to continuous improvements in authentication and security frameworks.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
- 5+ years of experience working with Keycloak or similar IAM tools (Okta, Auth0, ForgeRock, Ping Identity, etc.
- Strong knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML, JWT, and LDAP/AD integration.
- Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and REST API development for customizing Keycloak.
- Configuration of Keycloak realms, clients, users, roles, and authentication flows as required for the target applications.
- Configuration of Keycloak server settings, including caching, session management, and security hardening.
- Experience with RBAC, ABAC, fine-grained authorization policies, and multi-tenancy IAM implementations.
- Hands-on experience deploying Keycloak in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Knowledge of security best practices, encryption, and compliance requirements (GDPR, SOC2, HIPAA).
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
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