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.