Architect, design and implement Okta Workforce Identity Cloud and Customer Identity solutions
Develop scalable identity workflows, lifecycle management, and governance processes
Create authentication and authorization strategies aligned with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles
Map Okta authentication policies to NIST SP 800-63 assurance levels and federal compliance requirements
Architect and implement SSO, MFA, and provisioning integrations across SaaS, cloud, and on-premises applications
Drive automation initiatives using Terraform and GitOps pipelines for efficient Okta configuration management
Implement advanced security measures, including phishing-resistant MFA (e.g., FIDO2, Okta FastPass) and passwordless authentication
Ensure compliance with federal security frameworks, including FedRAMP, FISMA, and other industry standards
Develop risk-based access policies, continuous authentication, and session management strategies
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for Okta and IAM best practices
Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional teams
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver secure identity solutions
Support audits, logging, monitoring, and compliance reporting using Okta System Logs and event data

Requirements

5+ years designing and implementing Okta solutions in large-scale enterprise environments
Deep knowledge of authentication protocols (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML 2.0, WS-Federation)
Expertise in RBAC and ABAC models using Okta groups, attributes, and dynamic rules
Strong understanding of identity governance, lifecycle management, and security best practices
Experience with multi-cloud identity architecture and risk-based adaptive authentication (AWS and/or Azure, GCP, OCI)
Familiarity with IGA tools (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt) and integration with Okta
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines for IAM automation
Ability to design custom Okta integrations using SDKs and APIs
Proficiency in implementing advanced passwordless strategies

Benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

OktaZero Trust ArchitectureTerraformGitOpsOAuth 2.0OIDCSAML 2.0WS-FederationRBACABAC

Soft Skills

technical guidancecollaborationstakeholder engagement

Certifications

FedRAMPFISMA