Okta Architect

Type : Contract / FTE

Location : Alameda, CA

Job Description :

• 10 years relevant experience of Okta Integrations: Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and privileged access management
• Five (5) years of experience in developing Okta Workflows, IGA and a minimum of Two (2) years of experience in Okta Identity Governance Administration (IGA)
• Experience with other IAM solutions beyond Okta; Knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices (AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Deep understanding of identity federation protocols such as SAML, OAuth, SCIM and OpenID Connect
• Hands-on experience with Okta API integrations and System Administration
• Implementation of Okta integrations (SAML, OIDC, etc); Okta Administration and Configuration
• Troubleshooting and providing ongoing support and troubleshooting for Okta IAM solutions with application owners and end users
• Providing technical expertise and guidance on Okta best practices, security standards, and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2)
• Configure advanced policies for SSO, MFA, contextual access, and risk-based authentication
• Monitor system health, resolve issues, and optimize Okta performance and reliability
• Evaluate new IAM technologies to enhance the Okta ecosystem and improve security posture
• Developing and maintaining documentation, including architecture diagrams, configuration guides, and operational procedures
• Perform feasibility analyses and provide recommendations for future system enhancements
• Guide and mentor junior engineers on Okta implementation, IAM best practices, and secure design principles
• Off-Hours/Weekend Work – Work may include occasional after-hours and/or weekend work based on mission priorities
• Qualifications – Okta Certification, Professional, Administrator, Consultant or Technical Architect