Okta Identity Engineer

Elastic

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Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$94,300–$149,200 / yr
Posted
90 days ago
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TL;DR · Okta Identity Engineer

The Okta Identity Engineer joins the IT Team to serve as a subject matter expert responsible for architecting, designing, and implementing identity and access management solutions. This role involves designing and maintaining Okta solutions, integrating cloud and SaaS applications to streamline authentication, and configuring Single Sign-On and Multi-Factor Authentication. The engineer will develop automation using Okta Workflows, REST APIs, webhooks, and JSON payloads, while performing regular system audits and security assessments to mitigate risks. Key technical requirements include proficiency with SAML 2.0, OAuth, SCIM, and JIT capabilities, alongside experience using Terraform for configuration management. The position focuses on managing user lifecycle operations, federation, and provisioning for internal systems to ensure a secure and scalable systems operation within a high-growth environment.

What you'll do

  • Design, implement, and maintain Okta identity and access management solutions.
  • Integrate Okta with cloud and SaaS applications to streamline authentication and authorization.
  • Develop and configure Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions.
  • Build automation using Okta Workflows, REST APIs, and AI-powered tools.
  • Perform regular system audits and security assessments to ensure industry compliance.
  • Monitor identities and access rights to proactively mitigate security risks.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to Okta configurations and integrations.
  • Use Terraform for infrastructure as code and configuration management.

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must currently reside in US Central Time.
  • Must have 5+ years of IT experience.
  • Must have 3+ years of Okta experience.
  • Must have experience using Okta as an enterprise identity provider solution.
  • Must have knowledge of authentication protocols such as SAML 2.0 or OAuth/SSO.
  • Must have experience with identity management, IDaaS, provisioning, user lifecycle operations, and federation.
  • Must have experience building automation using Okta Workflows, REST APIs, webhooks, and JSON payloads.
  • Must have experience using Terraform for configuration management (preferred).

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