By Light Professional IT Services

Lead Identity Engineer, Entra ID, Okta

By Light Professional IT Services

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

CloudPython

About the role

  • Provide senior-level technical leadership across enterprise identity platforms, specializing in Microsoft Entra ID and Okta, in a fully remote capacity.
  • Drive complex SSO, MFA, lifecycle, and federation initiatives from design through production rollout.
  • Partner with security, application teams, and program leadership to deliver scalable, compliant, and well-governed identity solutions.

Requirements

  • Senior-level experience with Microsoft Entra ID and Okta, including hands-on configuration of enterprise apps, policies, workflows, and federation.
  • Deep understanding of SAML 2.0, OIDC/OAuth2, SCIM, token flows, and identity lifecycle patterns.
  • Proven ability to lead complex identity projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across authentication, authorization, and provisioning systems.
  • Experience designing secure, scalable identity architectures in cloud or hybrid environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for executives and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Current Tier 2 Public Trust or the ability to obtain one quickly (preferred).
  • Experience in regulated or compliance-driven environments (federal, healthcare, finance) (preferred).
  • Background in ICAM modernization or large-scale identity migrations (preferred).
  • Experience with automation (PowerShell, Python, Okta Workflows, Graph API) (preferred).
  • Ability to produce architecture diagrams, integration standards, and engineering playbooks (preferred).
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • Wellness Program
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Education & Training
  • Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, and Military Leave)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Microsoft Entra IDOktaSAML 2.0OIDCOAuth2SCIMtoken flowsidentity lifecycle patternsidentity architecturesautomation
Soft Skills
technical leadershiptroubleshootingcommunicationcoordinationproject management
Certifications
Tier 2 Public Trust