Moderna · 1 month ago
Okta Engineer
Digital
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$122K/yr - $194K/yr
4+ years expModerna is a biotechnology company focused on mRNA technology and delivering innovative medicines. They are seeking a highly skilled Okta Engineer to support and enhance their Identity and Access Management (IAM) program, focusing on the administration and operation of Okta and related identity services.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalTherapeutics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the configuration and maintenance of SSO integrations (SAML, OIDC/OAuth 2.0) for internal and SaaS applications, collaborating with application owners and vendors to fulfill SSO requests and ensure secure, reliable integrations
Assist in managing MFA policies, authentication rules, and device assurance configurations in Okta
Maintain and troubleshoot SCIM integrations and lifecycle management workflows for automated provisioning and deprovisioning
Collaborate with the Senior Engineer to document configurations, integration details, and operational runbooks
Perform daily operational tasks, including managing and resolving tickets in the IAM ServiceNow queue, ensuring timely response and escalation when needed
Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance security, reliability, and efficiency within IAM operations
Support the administration of application authentication policies, ensuring alignment with Moderna’s access control standards
Partner with IAM and directory teams on synchronization and group management activities
Active Directory experience including object creation and management
Participate in troubleshooting authentication issues, gathering logs, and escalating complex issues to the Senior Engineer as needed
Gain exposure to Okta Workflows, Org2Org integrations, and commercial tenant management for external user access
Contribute to periodic audits, policy reviews, and security assessments to maintain compliance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related technical field, or equivalent experience
4–6 years of experience in IT or cybersecurity, with at least 2–3 years in Okta Workforce Identity Cloud administration
Hands-on experience configuring and supporting SSO, MFA, and SCIM provisioning
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with attention to detail
Experience documenting processes and maintaining operational consistency in a security-focused environment
Experience managing or supporting ServiceNow tickets related to IAM or identity lifecycle operations
Preferred
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and take direction from senior technical leads
Familiarity with Okta Advanced Lifecycle Management, Okta Workflows, or API-based integrations
Experience managing custom claims and scopes using Okta Custom Authorization Servers, including defining access policies and testing API access tokens
Experience working with Okta Expression Language to create dynamic attributes, custom mappings, and conditional access logic across Okta profiles and applications
Experience with ServiceNow, including IAM request workflows or catalog item management, is a plus
Experience with Entra ID (Azure AD) for MFA or SSO configuration
Understanding of Zero Trust, least privilege, and access governance principles
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and how identity integrates within them
Okta certifications (Okta Certified Professional or Administrator) are strongly preferred
Familiarity or experience with GxP regulations and systems
Strong communication skills and a desire to learn from senior engineers and grow within the IAM domain
Benefits
Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future
Location-specific perks and extras
Company
Moderna
Moderna Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that specializes in vaccines and drug development.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.56BKey Investors
Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness InnovationsAres ManagementU.S. Department of Health & Human Services
2025-12-18Grant· $54.3M
2025-11-20Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2024-07-02Grant· $176M
Leadership Team
Stephane Bancel
Founding CEO
Kenneth Chien
Co-Founder
Recent News
Benzinga.com
2026-01-16
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