Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled OKTA Engineer to design, implement, and maintain identity and access management (IAM) solutions using OKTA. This role will support enterprise authentication, single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and user lifecycle management initiatives. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with OKTA’s Identity Cloud platform and a strong background in security, cloud technologies, and integration with enterprise systems.
Responsibilities:
• Design, configure, and maintain OKTA Identity Cloud solutions for SSO, MFA, and Lifecycle Management.
• Integrate OKTA with various applications (SaaS, on-premise, custom) using SAML, OIDC, SCIM, and API-based integrations.
• Implement automated provisioning and deprovisioning workflows using OKTA Workflows or custom connectors.
• Collaborate with application owners, security, and infrastructure teams to onboard applications to OKTA.
• Troubleshoot authentication and authorization issues, ensuring high availability and performance of IAM systems.
• Develop custom policies and security rules for access control and conditional access.
• Maintain identity governance standards in accordance with compliance frameworks (ISO, NIST, CMMC, etc.).
• Conduct regular audits of access policies and identity lifecycle events.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and runbooks.
• Stay updated on IAM best practices and OKTA feature releases.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Desired Skills/Experience:
• OKTA Certified Professional or Administrator.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform for OKTA).
• Knowledge of Azure AD, Google Workspace, or other IAM systems.
• Background in Zero Trust architecture or Privileged Access Management (PAM).
Minimum Education:
High school diploma or equivalent Plus 5 years experience
College degree or equivalent Plus 3 years experience
Job Stipulations:
Clean quiet space to work from home with highspeed internet Minimum 15mbps
Able to dedicate 8 hours between 0700 and 1600 EST.
Obtain and keep a secret level clearance
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Version History
VERSION DATE REVISION AUTHOR SUMMARY OF CHANGES
1.0 7/31/2025 Tyson Folsom Initial Draft
Distribution
LOCATIONS
Bamboo HR, SharePoint Quality Mgmt
Approval
NAME POSITION SIGNATURE DATE
Rachel Burns Director of HR