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Okta Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Okta Engineer to design, implement, and maintain identity and access management (IAM) solutions using Okta. This role will support enterprise authentication, single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and user lifecycle management initiatives. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Okta's Identity Cloud platform and a strong background in security, cloud technologies, and integration with enterprise systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and maintain Okta Identity Cloud solutions for SSO, MFA, and Lifecycle Management.
• Integrate Okta with various applications (SaaS, on-premise, custom) using SAML, OIDC, SCIM, and API-based integrations.
• Implement automated provisioning and deprovisioning workflows using Okta Workflows or custom connectors.
• Collaborate with application owners, security, and infrastructure teams to onboard applications to Okta.
• Troubleshoot authentication and authorization issues, ensuring high availability and performance of IAM systems.
• Develop custom policies and security rules for access control and conditional access.
• Maintain identity governance standards in accordance with compliance frameworks (ISO, NIST, CMMC, etc.).
• Conduct regular audits of access policies and identity lifecycle events.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and runbooks.
• Stay updated on IAM best practices and Okta feature releases.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Okta Certified Professional or Administrator.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform for Okta).
• Knowledge of Azure AD, Google Workspace, or other IAM systems.
• Background in Zero Trust architecture or Privileged Access Management (PAM).

Minimum Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent Plus 5 years experience
• College degree or equivalent Plus 3 years experience

Job Stipulations:

• Clean quiet space to work from home with highspeed internet Minimum 15mbps
• Able to dedicate 8 hours between 0700 and 1600 EST.
• Obtain and keep a secret level clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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