Engineer/Associate - Okta Senior Engineer is responsible for supporting enterprise Identity & Access Management (IAM) operations and projects across Okta Access Management, Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), Single Sign-On (SSO), application onboarding, migrations, and policy administration. This role participates in identity transformation initiatives, supports application integration and migration activities, and ensures secure and scalable identity services across cloud and hybrid environments.

Okta Administration

Manage and support Okta tenant administration including users, groups, roles, lifecycle management, and directory integrations
Perform user provisioning, deprovisioning, and access modification activities through Okta Universal Directory
Configure and maintain Okta authentication, authorization, and federation services
Troubleshoot identity, authentication, and application access issues across enterprise environments
Support Okta platform health monitoring, maintenance, and operational activities

Single Sign-On (SSO) & Access Management

Design, configure, and support Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations using SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and WS-Federation
Implement and manage Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), adaptive authentication, and password less authentication solutions
Configure and maintain Okta sign-on policies, authentication policies, and security controls
Support federation services and identity provider (IdP) integrations with internal and external partners
Troubleshoot complex authentication and federation issues impacting user access

Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)

Support Okta Identity Governance capabilities including access requests, entitlement management, access certifications, and governance workflows
Implement and maintain Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) processes and identity lifecycle management workflows
Support role-based access control (RBAC) and access governance initiatives
Participate in access reviews, audit activities, and compliance-related identity controls
Collaborate with business and security teams to ensure governance policies are consistently enforced

Application Integrations & Migrations

Lead onboarding and integration of enterprise applications into Okta
Support application migration projects from legacy identity providers to Okta
Configure provisioning and deprovisioning integrations using SCIM, APIs, and connectors
Execute migration runbooks, testing, validation, and post-migration support activities
Troubleshoot integration and migration issues while ensuring minimal business disruption

Identity Security & Operations

Support implementation of security controls and identity best practices within Okta
Assist in defining and maintaining authentication, access, and lifecycle management standards
Monitor security events and support incident investigation related to identity services
Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and integration runbooks
Collaborate with infrastructure, application, cyber security, and IAM teams on enterprise identity initiatives

Core Technical Skills

3-5 years of experience supporting Okta environments within enterprise organizations
Strong hands-on experience with Okta Access Management, Universal Directory, and Lifecycle Management
Experience implementing and supporting Okta Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions
Experience with Okta Identity Governance (IGA) capabilities and access lifecycle processes
Strong experience in application onboarding, integration, and migration projects
Experience configuring authentication and access policies within Okta
Hands-on experience with provisioning technologies including SCIM and API-based integrations
Strong troubleshooting skills across identity, federation, authentication, and access management platforms
Knowledge of Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID integration with Okta is preferred
Experience working with hybrid identity architectures is preferred
Exposure to AI-driven security, automation, identity analytics, or AI implementation initiatives is preferred and will carry additional weightage

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or equivalent practical experience
3-5 years of hands-on experience supporting and administering Okta in enterprise environments
Experience integrating SaaS, cloud, and on-premises applications with Okta
Experience supporting identity transformation, application migration, or IAM modernization initiatives
Strong understanding of Identity & Access Management (IAM), authentication, and authorization principles
Experience working in regulated, security-focused enterprise environments
Okta certifications such as Okta Certified Professional, Okta Certified Administrator, or Okta Certified Consultant are preferred
Microsoft certifications such as SC-300 or equivalent identity certifications are advantageous
Exposure to AI-powered automation, analytics, or security solutions is preferred and will be considered an added advantage

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