We are seeking a highly experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer with deep, hands on expertise in Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft 365. The role has a strong emphasis on Okta application onboarding, Okta Identity Governance (OIG), Okta Workflows automation, and Device Posture configuration.
This role will act as a hands on technical owner of the identity platform, delivering secure, automated, and scalable identity solutions across SaaS, cloud, and on premises environments.
HOW YOU LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE
Okta Platform Ownership (Primary Focus)
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Own and operate Okta Workforce Identity Cloud
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Design, implement, and maintain:
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Manage Universal Directory, attribute mappings, and profile sources
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Configure and maintain Okta agents (AD and LDAP)
Application Onboarding (Mandatory)
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Hands on onboarding of applications into Okta is mandatory
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Lead end to end application integrations including:
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SAML 2.0
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OIDC / OAuth 2.0
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Work with application teams to:
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Design secure authentication flows
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Define attribute mappings and claims
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Validate access patterns and user experience
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Maintain application standards and onboarding documentation
Identity Lifecycle & Automation (Core Requirement)
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Own Joiner Mover Leaver (JML) processes end to end
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Extensive hands on experience with Okta Workflows (mandatory)
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Build and maintain workflows for provisioning, de provisioning, and access changes
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Integrate HR systems (e.g., Workday) and downstream applications
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Implement approvals, exception handling, and audit logging
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Implement and manage SCIM based provisioning
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Ensure timely removal of access and least privilege enforcement
Okta Identity Governance (OIG) Mandatory
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Implement and operate Okta Identity Governance (OIG)
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Design and manage:
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Access request workflows
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Approval chains
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Entitlement management
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Support periodic access reviews and certifications
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Ensure governance controls meet audit and compliance requirements
Device Posture & Conditional Access (Mandatory)
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Design and implement Device Posture checks in Okta
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Integrate device posture with:
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Enforce secure access based on:
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Device trust
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Compliance posture
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User context
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Collaborate with endpoint and security teams to align posture policies
Microsoft Entra ID & Microsoft 365
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Integrate Okta with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
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Support and manage Microsoft 365 access via Okta
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Partner with M365 teams to ensure consistent and secure access patterns
Directory Services (LDAP / Active Directory)
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Strong hands on experience with LDAP and Active Directory
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Manage:
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Directory integrations with Okta
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Attribute mappings and sync rules
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Hybrid identity scenarios
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Troubleshoot authentication, sync, and agent related issues
Security, Compliance & Operations
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Enforce Zero Trust identity principles
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Support audits and regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR)
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Monitor identity related security events and support incident response
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Perform regular policy, access, and configuration reviews
Documentation & Collaboration
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Produce high quality technical documentation and runbooks
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Act as a subject matter expert for IAM and Okta
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Provide third line support for identity related incidents
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Work closely with Security, Cloud, Infrastructure, and Application teams
We d Love talking to you if you have many of the following
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Strong, hands on Okta experience (5+ years preferred)
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Proven experience onboarding applications into Okta
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Hands on Okta Workflows experience (mandatory)
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Experience with Okta Identity Governance (OIG)
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Experience configuring Device Posture in Okta
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Strong experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
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Experience supporting Microsoft 365
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Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools to streamline workflows, enhance productivity, and support high-quality decision-making.
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Strong LDAP and Active Directory experience
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Deep understanding of:
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SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect
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MFA and modern authentication patterns
Desirable / Nice to Have
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Okta certifications (Professional, Administrator, Consultant)
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Terraform or Infrastructure as Code for Okta
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Experience with PAM tools (Teleport, CyberArk, BeyondTrust)
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Experience in large, regulated, or enterprise environments
Soft Skills
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Comfortable owning and driving identity platforms
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Strong security mindset and attention to detail
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Able to operate independently in complex environments
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