OKTA SME/Architect

Okta Identity Access Management (IAM) Engineer

The Okta Identity Access Management (IAM) Engineer will be the senior technical SME/Architect in the IAM organization and is responsible for architecting, design, implementing and supporting access management solutions in distributed OnPrem & Cloud infrastructure. Skilled in troubleshooting complex technical issues. Works closely with enterprise architects to ensure adequate security solutions are in place to mitigate identified risks sufficiently, while meeting business objectives and regulatory requirements. Provides technical leadership and delivers complex projects.

This role can be based out of Plano, Texas or Purchase, NY and requires coming into the office.

Responsibilities

Provides subject matter expertise in architecting, solutioning and implementing access management requirements.

Provides advanced architecture and engineering expertise to automate and administrator identity and compliance requirements.

Drives planning and execution of identity management roadmaps and technology enhancements.

Creates and maintains standards surrounding documentation related to identity processes, procedure, and infrastructure.

Assesses current applications and architecture to ensure current implementations align with industry guidelines, best practices, and management approved standards.

Contribute to the development of the workforce and customer identity and access management strategy.

Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, application development teams, Cybersecurity staff, and the infrastructure team to define the enterprise IAM strategy.

Provide level 3 production support to help diagnose and troubleshoot production issues.

Adapt the architecture to evolving security conditions and support security guidelines.

Develop and deliver applicable documentation, training, and knowledge transfer to both internal and external stakeholders.

Champion and foster an Agile DevOps culture within the organization by promoting cross-functional collaboration, continuous integration, and continuous delivery practices.

Qualifications

10+ years of overall IT experience.

8+ years of hands-on experience in authentication architecture, solutioning and design roles.

8+years of hands-on experience with Okta and/or relevant access management tools.

7+ years of scripting (power shell, Python) and development (Java, J2EE, JavaScript, React, Rest API) experience.

5+ years working with Agile and DevOps tools and methodologies.

Minimum Okta Certified Administrator: Okta Certified Consultant and/or Okta Certified Developer preferred.

BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.

CISSP / CIAM Certification is a plus.