Identity Engineer

Elastic

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$94,300–$149,200 / yr
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44 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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TL;DR · Identity Engineer

As an Okta Identity Engineer on the IT team, you will serve as a subject matter expert responsible for architecting, designing, and implementing identity and access management solutions. You will manage the lifecycle of identities, integrate Okta with various cloud and SaaS applications to streamline authentication, and configure Single Sign-On and Multi-Factor Authentication. Your daily work involves building automation using Okta Workflows, REST APIs, webhooks, and JSON payloads, while performing system audits and security assessments to mitigate risks. You will utilize Terraform for configuration management and possess deep knowledge of SAML 2.0, OAuth, SCIM, and JIT capabilities. This role focuses on solving internal infrastructure challenges by ensuring secure access across the organization's systems through robust identity provider solutions, automated provisioning flows, and proactive monitoring of usage patterns to maintain a strong security posture.

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.
  • Configure Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) using Okta.
  • Develop automation for systems and applications using Okta Workflows or AI-powered tools.
  • Perform regular system audits and security assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Monitor identities, access rights, and usage patterns to proactively mitigate security risks.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to Okta configurations and integrations.

What we're looking for

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

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