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Key Responsibilities
Deliver modern authentication and single sign-on (SSO) solutions leveraging identity platforms such as Okta and Microsoft Entra ID.
Configure, optimize, and enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and conditional access policies for internal and external application systems.
Collaborate with application and platform teams to integrate systems and federate identity across domains using SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and WS-Fed protocols.
Support the engineering, scaling, and high availability of authentication infrastructure to ensure high IdP resiliency across platforms.
Perform Proofs of Concepts (PoCs) to evaluate and recommend novel identity and access management technologies aligned with enterprise requirements.
Perform technical reviews, quality inspections, and code reviews to maintain consistent application of IAM engineering practices and compliance standards.
Develop and automate authentication workflows, lifecycle management (joiner-mover-leaver) processes, and self-service provisioning.
Provide advanced debugging, troubleshooting, and issue triaging for complex production IAM incidents and access issues.
Partner with risk and compliance stakeholders to support SOX, ITGC, and regulatory requirements relating to identity lifecycle and access governance.
Design and maintain non-human identity governance, secrets management, and API access controls across cloud and hybrid environments.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills and Qualifications
2–5+ years of enterprise IAM engineering experience.
Proven ability to follow procedures, troubleshoot issues, and document work via tickets and runbooks.
Understanding of security policies, compliance, and risk management.
Strong communication skills with the ability to escalate issues and collaborate across teams.
Adaptable self-starter committed to integrity and continuous learning.
Familiarity with GCP and core cloud security principles (IAM, networking, logging, encryption).
Basic scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for task automation and reporting.
Working knowledge of Windows and Linux administration and troubleshooting.
Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001) and compliance standards.
Strong organizational skills to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
Willingness to participate in on-call or after-hours incident support.
Hands-on experience with Okta, or similar identity platforms.
Proficiency in SSO and federation protocols (SAML 2.0, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, WS-Fed).
Experience engineering, troubleshooting, and scaling resilient IdP infrastructure.
Proficiency in scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, Terraform) and Infrastructure as Code.
Strong foundation in enterprise directory services (Active Directory, Entra ID) and cloud security.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex identity issue triage.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills across technical and business stakeholders.
Education Requirements
Bachelors degree in computer science, information security/assurance, engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience.
Certification Requirements
Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, Okta Certified…