Job Title: Senior IAM & Okta Security Engineer
Location: Remote (Must be available to work PST hours)
Contract W2 / 1099
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior IAM & Okta Security Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions across cloud and on-premises environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in identity lifecycle management, SaaS integrations, authentication protocols, automation, and security engineering.
This role requires strong hands-on experience with Okta, modern identity technologies, DevOps automation, and enterprise application integrations. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing security, scalability, and operational efficiency through automation and identity governance initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise IAM solutions and identity lifecycle processes.
Administer and integrate SaaS and on-premises applications with centralized identity platforms.
Configure and support Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Identity Federation, and user provisioning workflows.
Develop and maintain automation solutions for user onboarding, offboarding, access management, and SaaS application integrations.
Build and support integrations using REST APIs, SOAP services, webhooks, LDAP, RADIUS, SSH, and SFTP.
Implement and manage advanced Okta capabilities including Access Gateway, Adaptive MFA, Device Trust, Desktop SSO, Workflows, and API-based automation.
Design solutions leveraging SAML, OIDC, SCIM, OAuth, and other modern authentication protocols.
Create and maintain automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, Bash, and Java.
Develop and enhance DevOps pipelines supporting IAM operations and application integrations.
Analyze system dependencies and architect scalable identity solutions across multiple platforms.
Implement monitoring, reporting, and security analytics to improve visibility and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with infrastructure, security, application, and business teams to deliver secure identity services.
Create architecture documentation, integration designs, operational runbooks, and technical procedures.
Provide technical leadership and best-practice guidance for identity governance and security initiatives.
Required Qualifications
8+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management, Cybersecurity Engineering, SaaS Administration, or related fields.
Strong hands-on experience with Okta administration and engineering.
Expertise with SAML, OIDC, OAuth, SCIM, and Identity Federation technologies.
Experience implementing enterprise IAM and access governance solutions.
Advanced scripting and automation experience using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Java.
Strong understanding of REST APIs, SOAP services, LDAP, RADIUS, HTTP/S, SSH, and SFTP.
Experience building automated workflows and system integrations.
Knowledge of identity governance, security controls, and access management best practices.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud identity services.
Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and security frameworks.
Experience with SIEM, XDR, log analytics, and security monitoring platforms.
Experience supporting enterprise-scale SaaS ecosystems and automation frameworks.
Industry certifications related to IAM, Okta, Cloud Security, or Cybersecurity.
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