Technical / Azure Architect

Title: Technical / Azure Architect
Location: San Diego, CA 92122 (Onsite)

Durations: Direct-Hire / Contract

Note:

Job Description:

• We are looking for an Azure Architect having experience in Azure Identity solutions and working on migrations from platforms like Okta to Azure AD.
• At least 7 years of experience in Azure AD;
• At least 2-3 years of experience in migrations from Okta to Entra ID (minimum 1 migration);
• At least 5 years of experience in designing Azure identity solutions.

Required:

• Okta Mastery In-depth experience with Okta's entire suite of products including Okta Workforce Identity Cloud, Customer Identity Cloud (Auth0), Universal Directory, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Single Sign-On (SSO), Lifecycle Management (Workflows), API Access Management, and Okta Access Gateway
• Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID) Mastery Extensive experience with Azure Active Directory (now Microsoft Entra ID), including Azure AD Connect, Conditional Access, Identity Protection, MFA, SSO, B2B collaboration, B2C, Enterprise Applications, and Application Proxy
• Migration Strategy & Planning Proven ability to design comprehensive migration strategies from Okta to Azure AD, including phased approaches, risk mitigation, and rollback plans
• Architecture Design Ability to architect complex, scalable, and secure identity solutions that integrate Okta and Azure AD, ensuring seamless user experience and data integrity
• Directory Services Strong understanding of Active Directory (on-premises), LDAP and Directory synchronization concepts
• Federation Protocols Expert knowledge of SAML 2.0, OAuth, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and WS-Federation
• Security & Compliance Deep understanding of security policies, regulatory controls (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001), and compliance reporting related to IAM
• API Management Experience with API management platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Apigee) for securing and integrating APIs
• Cloud Architecture Familiarity with Cloud architectures (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and integrating identity solutions within them
• Strategic Thinking & Vision - Ability to define and articulate a clear vision for the target identity state and map out the strategic roadmap
• Leadership & Mentorship - Strong leadership qualities to guide technical teams, provide technical oversight, and mentor junior colleagues
• Client & Stakeholder Management - Excellent communication and presentation skills to interact with C-suite executives, business stakeholders, and technical teams, translating complex technical concepts into business terms
• Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking - Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose complex issues and devise innovative solutions during the migration
• Decision-Making - Ability to make sound technical decisions under pressure and guide the project in the right direction; Negotiation & Influence - Skill in negotiating technical requirements and influencing stakeholders

Secondary Skills/Highly Preferred

• Scripting & Automation Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or other scripting languages for automation of migration tasks and post-migration validation
• Networking Strong understanding of networking concepts (DNS, firewalls, load balancing) as they relate to identity services
• DevOps/CI/CD Understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines in an identity context
• PKI Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for certificate-based authentication