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.

This position can be based in any of the following locations:

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