Technical Architect - IAM OKTA

About the Role:

Technical Architect – Okta

Okta Identity Cloud

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the

  architecture, design, and implementation

  of IAM solutions using

  Okta Identity Cloud

  . Collaborate with onsite teams to design and implement Okta-based

  SDS application onboarding

  and

  SSO architecture

  .
• Define

  enterprise-wide standards and best practices

  for identity, authentication, and access management.
• Architect and oversee

  Okta integrations

  with cloud and on-prem applications using

  SAML, OIDC, OAuth, and SCIM

  .
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to design

  SSO, MFA, and user provisioning workflows

  .
• Design and implement

  custom workflows

  ,

  delegated administration

  , and

  automated provisioning

  using Okta APIs and Workflows.
• Evaluate and optimize IAM performance, scalability, and security posture.
• Serve as a

  technical advisor

  for identity modernization, zero-trust architecture, and cloud migration projects.
• Conduct code and design reviews, provide technical leadership to developers, and ensure solution alignment with enterprise architecture.
• Work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into secure, scalable IAM solutions.
• Stay updated with emerging IAM technologies, security standards, and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOC2, ISO 27001).

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10–15 years of total experience in

  Identity & Access Management

  , with

  5+ years hands-on experience in Okta

  (Architecture, Design & Implementation).
• Proven expertise in

  Okta Identity Cloud, Okta Universal Directory, SSO, MFA, Lifecycle Management, and Workflows

  .
• Strong experience integrating applications using

  SAML 2.0, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, and SCIM

  .
• Proficiency with

  Okta APIs

  ,

  custom automation scripts

  (Java/Python), and automation for

  identity orchestration

  .
• Solid understanding of

  Zero Trust Architecture

  ,

  RBAC

  , and

  identity governance principles

  .
• Experience designing IAM solutions in

  multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)

  .
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and mentor technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Okta Certified Technical Architect

  or

  Okta Certified Developer

  certification.
• Exposure to other IAM platforms such as

  SailPoint

  ,

  Ping Identity

  , or

  Azure AD

  .
• Experience with

  DevSecOps

  ,

  API security

  , and

  microservices-based authentication

  .
• Background in

  Java/Python scripting

  for automation and integration tasks.
• Familiarity with

  Zero Trust Architecture

  and

  IAM modernization

  projects.
• Experience with

  cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP)