A Senior IAM (Okta) Engineer is a senior-level security and systems architect who designs, deploys, and automates enterprise-wide identity and access solutions. They focus on securing user lifecycles, enabling seamless authentication, and building identity-as-code automation frameworks.
Core Responsibilities
Okta Administration: End-to-end ownership of the Okta tenant, managing Universal Directory, multi-factor authentication (MFA), sign-on policies, and adaptive access rules.
Lifecycle Management (LCM): Architect and automate joiner/mover/leaver (JML) processes by integrating Okta with Enterprise systems/apps and directories (Active Directory / Entra ID).
Identity Federation & SSO: Configure and enforce modern authentication and authorization standards like SAML, OAuth, OIDC, and SCIM across SaaS, PaaS, and on-premises applications.
Workflow Automation: Leverage Okta Workflows and APIs to reduce manual provisioning tasks and build Identity-as-Code solutions.
Privileged Access & Governance: Support Identity Governance (OIG) initiatives, including role-based access control (RBAC), access certifications, and integration with Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools.
Experience: 10+ years of dedicated experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), with at least 5 years specifically administering enterprise Okta environments.
Technical Skills:
• Deep understanding of SSO, Adaptive MFA, Okta FastPass, and Okta Workflows.
• Scripting and automation proficiency using Python or Powershell.
• Knowledge of directory services like Active Directory, and LDAP
Certifications: Okta Certified Administrator, Okta Certified Consultant, or relevant general security certifications are highly preferred.
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