IAM Engineer (Okta)

Overview

Hybrid
$80 - $90
Contract - W2

Skills

Identity Management
okta

Job Details

Job Title: IAM Engineer (Okta)
Location: NYC, NY (Hybrid 3 Days On-Site)
Employment Type: W2 Contract

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled IAM Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining R&T Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. The ideal candidate will be actively involved in program reviews, design sessions, and must understand the implications of system changes. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide IAM system engineering support for existing and new capabilities.

  • Design, architect, and manage Okta IDP systems.

  • Engineer IAM solutions including user provisioning, access control policies, SSO, and MFA.

  • Integrate IAM systems with enterprise applications using automation (API development, scripting, etc.) with an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) first mindset.

  • Operate within the full program lifecycle: plan, build, and design sprint plans based on system design.

  • Utilize scripting and API skills to support Terraform, Ansible, and Python.

  • Update and align system designs with current industry and product requirements.

  • Develop and enforce IAM standards and procedures for user access and privilege management.

PKI Management Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the complete PKI lifecycle: certificate issuance, renewal, revocation, and auditing.

  • Configure and maintain Certificate Authorities (CAs) and Intermediate CAs.

  • Implement PKI best practices to ensure certificate validity and security.

Troubleshooting and Support:

  • Diagnose and resolve issues related to Okta IDP and PKI systems.

  • Ensure IAM and PKI solutions are current and patched.

  • Provide technical support for access management and certificate-related issues.

Automation and Optimization:

  • Develop automation scripts to streamline IAM and PKI processes.

  • Continuously monitor and optimize systems for performance and security.

Required Skills and Experience:

<>Technical Expertise:</>

  • 5+ years of experience in Okta architecture and engineering.

  • Strong knowledge of IAM protocols: SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect.

  • Proficient in PKI concepts: key generation, certificate management, revocation.

  • Experience with IAM platforms: Azure Entra, Okta, Active Directory.

  • Proficiency in scripting languages: Terraform, Python, PowerShell.

<>Security Understanding:</>

  • Strong grasp of security principles and best practices.

  • Knowledge of cryptography and key management techniques.

  • Familiarity with security compliance frameworks.

<>Communication and Collaboration:</>

  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional team engagement.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with IT, security, and business stakeholders.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.