Senior Lead Engineer - Okta (IAM)

Key Responsibilities: 

- Design, develop, and implement identity and access management solutions using Okta. 

- Integrate Okta with internal and third-party applications using SAML, OIDC, SCIM, and API-based provisioning. 

- Develop and maintain custom Okta Workflows and automation scripts. 

- Configure and manage Okta Universal Directory, MFA, and lifecycle policies. 

- Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure secure and seamless user experiences. 

- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to authentication, authorization, and provisioning. 

- Maintain documentation of configurations, processes, and best practices. 

- Stay updated on IAM trends, Okta product updates, and security best practices. 

- Flexible with shifts as per the project requirements and on-call support during weekends 

Required Skills & Qualifications: 

- Experienced IAM Implementation Engineer with over 8 years of expertise in designing, deploying, and managing IAM solutions. 

- 5+ years of experience working with Okta Identity Cloud and Okta Access Gateway (OAG). 

- Strong understanding of identity federation protocols (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC). 

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools. 

- Experience with Okta Workflows, API integrations, and SCIM provisioning. 

- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python, PowerShell). 

- Familiarity with Active Directory, LDAP, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). 

- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

- Experience with other IAM platforms (e.g., Azure AD/Entra ID, Ping Identity) is a plus. 

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.