Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Okta Administrator to manage and support the organization''s Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Okta administration, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), user lifecycle management, and identity governance.
Responsibilities
* Administer and maintain the Okta Identity Cloud platform.
* Configure and manage Single Sign-On (SSO) using SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and WS-Federation.
* Implement and manage Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) policies.
* Provision and deprovision user accounts through Lifecycle Management (LCM).
* Configure Universal Directory and manage user profiles, groups, and attributes.
* Integrate enterprise applications with Okta.
* Develop and maintain authentication and authorization policies.
* Troubleshoot authentication, federation, and provisioning issues.
* Support identity governance, access reviews, and compliance initiatives.
* Work with Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID), Active Directory, LDAP, and HR systems.
* Configure SCIM-based provisioning and application integrations.
* Automate administrative tasks using Okta Workflows, PowerShell, or REST APIs.
* Monitor system performance, audit logs, and security events.
* Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams.
Skills
* 3+ years of Okta Administration experience.
* Strong experience with:
* Okta Identity Cloud
* Okta Universal Directory
* Okta Lifecycle Management
* Okta Workflows
* Adaptive MFA
* Single Sign-On (SSO)
* Experience with:
* SAML 2.0
* OAuth 2.0
* OpenID Connect (OIDC)
* SCIM
* LDAP
* Active Directory
* Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
* Experience integrating SaaS applications with Okta.
* Knowledge of RBAC and Identity Governance.
* Experience with PowerShell, REST APIs, or Python scripting.
* Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
## Preferred Skills
* Okta Certified Professional or Okta Certified Administrator.
* Experience with SailPoint, CyberArk, Ping Identity, or ForgeRock.
* Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture.
* Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
* Familiarity with ServiceNow integration.
## Nice to Have
* Okta Identity Governance (OIG)
* Okta Privileged Access
* Workday integration
* JIT provisioning
* Security compliance (SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)