Okta Architect

Accountabilities

• • Architect, design, and implement enterprise identity and access management solutions using Okta.
  • Design and configure Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), lifecycle management, and API access management capabilities.
  • Integrate Okta with cloud platforms, SaaS applications, and on-premise systems across complex enterprise environments.
  • Establish IAM policies, governance standards, security controls, and best practices aligned with organizational requirements.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to implementation teams throughout IAM projects.
  • Mentor technical team members and support the adoption of effective identity architecture and implementation practices.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive architecture documentation, technical specifications, integration designs, and operational guidance.
  • Contribute to large-scale Okta migrations, consolidations, and identity modernization initiatives when required.
  • Support the adoption of Zero Trust security principles and evaluate opportunities to strengthen identity-centric security.
  • Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into secure, scalable IAM solutions.

  Requirements

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing Okta solutions in enterprise environments.
  • Strong knowledge of identity and access management concepts, including SSO, SAML, OIDC, OAuth, and SCIM.
  • Proven experience integrating Okta with complex enterprise applications, cloud services, SaaS platforms, and on-premise systems.
  • Strong architectural understanding of enterprise IAM environments, security controls, authentication, authorization, and identity lifecycle management.
  • Okta certification, particularly Okta Certified Professional or Okta Certified Architect, is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with large-scale Okta migrations, consolidations, or identity transformation programs is desirable.
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust security frameworks and identity-focused security architectures.
  • Exposure to Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) integrations and identity governance tools is an advantage.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to design solutions for complex integration and security challenges.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams and stakeholders in a fully remote environment.
  • Ability to provide technical leadership, mentor implementation teams, and communicate complex identity concepts clearly.
  • Availability to work fully remotely and manage responsibilities effectively in a distributed work environment.

  Benefits

  • Compensation of $65 per hour.
  • Six-month contract opportunity.
  • Fully remote work arrangement.
  • Opportunity to lead enterprise-scale identity and access management initiatives.
  • Exposure to modern IAM, cloud, SaaS, API security, and Zero Trust technologies.
  • Opportunity to provide architectural leadership and mentor technical implementation teams.
  • Work on complex enterprise integrations and identity modernization projects.