Okta Architect

Okta Architect - Remote

Location:
Duration: 12 Months with possible extension

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Okta Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise identity and access management solutions using the Okta platform. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in identity federation, authentication protocols, Okta Identity Engine, and cloud-based IAM architectures. This role requires strong technical leadership and the ability to align identity strategies with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable Okta-based Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions for enterprise environments.
• Lead architecture discussions and provide best practices for authentication, authorization, and identity governance.
• Design and implement Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), lifecycle management, and identity federation solutions.
• Build and support integrations using SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SCIM, LDAP, and WS-Federation.
• Implement and manage Okta Identity Engine (OIE) and Okta Identity Governance (OIG).
• Develop custom integrations and automations using Okta APIs and Okta Workflows.
• Collaborate with application, security, infrastructure, and cloud teams to deliver secure identity solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, architecture guidance, and mentoring to engineering teams.
• Support identity modernization initiatives across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform environments.
• Present technical solutions and recommendations to business and executive stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of overall IT/software development experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing Okta solutions in large enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in:
  • Okta Identity Engine (OIE)
  • Okta Identity Governance (OIG)
  • Okta Workflows
  • Okta API integrations
• Deep understanding of identity and access management protocols:
  • SAML
  • OAuth 2.0
  • OpenID Connect (OIDC)
  • SCIM
  • LDAP
  • WS-Federation
• Experience implementing SSO, MFA, user lifecycle management, and identity governance solutions.
• Strong experience working in multi-cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.

Preferred Certifications

• Okta Certified Consultant
• Okta Certified Developer
• Okta Certified Technical Architect (OCTA) Highly Preferred