Principal IAM Lead

DriveWealth

Principal IAM Lead at DriveWealth managing identity architecture and security engineering. Leading Okta and Auth0 environments for secure and scalable solutions.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $155,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in administering Okta and Auth0, focusing on SSO, SCIM integrations, and identity governance. Proficient in designing access policies, troubleshooting authentication issues, and implementing identity best practices within cloud environments.

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Okta AdministrationAuth0 ExpertiseSAML/OIDC AuthenticationAWS Identity Center KnowledgeREST API Integration

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Hard Skills

SSO IntegrationSCIM IntegrationOkta WorkflowsIdentity GovernanceAuthentication RulesIdentity Provider ConnectionsTroubleshooting Authentication IssuesAPI-Based SolutionsIdentity and Security LoggingDirectory Services Integration

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationMentoring Skills

Tools & Technologies

OktaAuth0AWSAI/ML PlatformsZero Trust Frameworks

Industry Keywords

Identity Access ManagementCompliance FrameworksLeast-Privilege AccessLifecycle ManagementRisk-Based Policies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the principal administrator and subject matter expert for Okta, including SSO and SCIM integrations, Okta Workflows, and Okta Identity Governance (OIG)
Design, build, and maintain group rules and access policies that support least-privilege and lifecycle management
Manage Okta licensing, entitlements, and platform capacity planning
Demonstrate deep expertise on how authentication rules are applied within Okta, and update and tune these policies as business and security needs evolve
Maintain strong working knowledge of the Auth0 platform, including tenants, rules/actions, and application configurations
Create, configure, and troubleshoot Identity Provider (IdP) connections across all major IdP types (SAML, OIDC, social, enterprise directories, etc.)
Diagnose and resolve authentication and federation issues across integrated applications
Leverage Okta, Auth0, and related APIs to automate identity workflows, integrations, and reporting
Troubleshoot and build API-based solutions to extend platform capabilities beyond native UI functionality
Configure and manage SSO connections for external clients and enterprise customers, acting as the primary technical point of contact for partner-side IT/security teams during setup
Apply working knowledge of AWS and AWS Identity Center to support cloud identity federation and access management
Secure access to AI/ML platforms, tools, and resources, including LLM APIs, AI agents, and machine-to-machine authentication for AI-driven services
Act as a trusted advisor to security, IT, and application teams on identity best practices and architecture decisions
Map IAM controls to compliance and Zero Trust frameworks in partnership with GRC teams
Mentor junior IAM engineers and contribute to the long-term IAM roadmap
Document standards, runbooks, and processes to mature the IAM program

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive hands-on experience administering Okta at an enterprise level, including SSO/SCIM, Okta Workflows, and Okta Identity Governance
Strong, demonstrable experience with Auth0, including IdP connection creation and troubleshooting across major identity providers
Solid understanding of authentication and authorization concepts (SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, MFA, adaptive/risk-based policies)
Working knowledge of identity and security logging practices to support monitoring and investigation
Practical experience consuming and integrating with REST APIs for automation and troubleshooting
Working knowledge of AWS, including AWS Identity Center
Familiarity with directory services (Active Directory, Entra ID) and how they integrate with Okta/Auth0
Strong troubleshooting skills and comfort making high-impact changes to production authentication systems
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical identity concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness reimbursement
Company-provided phone
Personal development allowance
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Observed holidays