OKTA IAM Specialist / Architect

Job Description

Job Description

Job Duties:&

• Implementation of Okta integrations (SAML, OIDC, etc)
• Okta Administration and Configuration
• Troubleshooting and providing ongoing support and troubleshooting for Okta IAM solutions with application owners and end users.
• Providing technical expertise and guidance on Okta best practices, security standards, and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2).&
• Configure advanced policies for SSO, MFA, contextual access, and risk-based authentication.
• Monitor system health, resolve issues, and optimize Okta performance and reliability.
• Evaluate new IAM technologies to enhance the Okta ecosystem and improve security posture.
• Developing and maintaining documentation, including architecture diagrams, configuration guides, and operational procedures.&
• Perform feasibility analyses and provide recommendations for future system enhancements.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers on Okta implementation, IAM best practices, and secure design principles.

Off Hours / Weekend Work:

Work may include the occasional after-hours and/or weekend work based on mission priorities.

Required Qualifications:

• Okta Certification:& Professional, Administrator, Consultant or Technical Architect

Minimum Experience:

• Ten (10) years relevant experience of Okta Integrations: Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and privileged access management.
• Five (5) years of experience in developing Okta Workflows
• Five (5) years of experience in IGA and a minimum of Two (2) years of experience in Okta IGA
• Experience with other IAM solutions beyond Okta
• Knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices (AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Deep understanding of identity federation protocols such as SAML, OAuth, SCIM and OpenID Connect.
• Hands-on experience with Okta API integrations and System Administration