Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced ICAM (Identity, Credential, and Access Management) Engineer to lead the implementation, configuration, and optimization of Okta for identity management across a large enterprise environment. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to design and manage authentication, authorization, and access control systems that protect enterprise applications and resources. The position is based onsite in the Washington, DC area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the implementation of Okta for Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and User Lifecycle Management across on-premises and cloud-based applications.
- Design and architect Okta solutions to ensure seamless, secure access for internal and external users.
- Configure Okta Adaptive MFA, SSO integrations, API Access Management, and Lifecycle Management.
- Implement role-based access control (RBAC), entitlement management, and access governance policies.
- Integrate Okta with third-party applications, directories, and cloud services (e.g., Office 365, Salesforce, Google Workspace).
- Ensure robust API integrations for seamless authentication and user data synchronization.
- Troubleshoot and resolve integration and access issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Monitor Okta performance and usage, and generate reports on login trends, user activities, and security risks.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), with at least 3 years of hands-on Okta experience.
- Strong knowledge of Okta platform features including SSO, MFA, Lifecycle Management, and API Access Management.
- Experience integrating Okta with cloud and on-premises applications.
- Proficiency in RBAC, entitlement management, and user provisioning/de-provisioning workflows.
- Familiarity with IAM protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and LDAP.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their IAM integrations.
- Experience with API integrations and Okta’s API Access Management.
- Understanding of security frameworks and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2).
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to implement secure, compliant solutions.
- Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with security, infrastructure, and business teams.
Desirable Skills:
- Certifications: Okta Certified Administrator, Okta Certified Professional, CISSP, CISM, or other relevant IAM/security certifications.
- Experience with Identity Governance tools such as SailPoint or Saviynt.
- Familiarity with cloud security practices and securing cloud-based applications using Okta.