Okta Architect

Okta Architect

Location: Remote - EST hours

Duration: 3-6 month contract with possibility of extension

Seeking a seasoned Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer / Solutions Architect with deep expertise in modern IAM platforms and a proven track record delivering identity solutions in large, complex enterprise environments. This role will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of the organization's identity ecosystem, ensuring secure, scalable, and seamless access across users and systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement enterprise IAM solutions leveraging a leading workforce identity platform (SSO, MFA, lifecycle management, API access management).


• Design scalable identity architectures supporting hybrid cloud, multi-domain, and global environments.


• Integrate IAM platforms with SaaS, on-premises, and custom applications using standard identity protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM).


• Build and maintain automated provisioning and deprovisioning workflows and identity lifecycle processes.


• Troubleshoot, optimize, and support authentication flows, policies, and integrations.


• Act as a subject matter expert for modern IAM practices, collaborating with security, infrastructure, and application teams.

Requirements

• 7+ years of IAM experience, including multiple years of hands-on experience with a leading enterprise IAM platform.


• Deep expertise in IAM configuration, architecture, automation, and advanced policy design.


• Strong understanding of identity and access protocols (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SCIM).


• Experience implementing IAM solutions in large-scale, complex, or global organizations.


• Proficiency with automation and scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell), APIs, and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform preferred).


• Solid understanding of Zero Trust principles, RBAC/ABAC models, and modern security frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry-recognized IAM certifications.


• Experience with identity governance platforms and major cloud providers.