Robert Half · 5 days ago
100% remote 6+ month IAM OKTA Engineer
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
$80/hr - $90/hr
5+ years expRobert Half is seeking an experienced IAM Engineer with advanced expertise in managing and optimizing Okta Identity Cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will serve as the subject matter expert for Okta administration, ensuring secure and scalable identity and access management across the enterprise.
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Hiring Manager
Sasha Saghbazarian-Dekermanjian
Responsibilities
Administer, configure, and maintain Okta Identity Cloud, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Adaptive MFA, Lifecycle Management, and Universal Directory
Design and implement advanced identity and access policies, workflows, and automation in Okta
Serve as the primary point of escalation and troubleshooting for complex Okta authentication and integration issues
Integrate Okta with cloud applications and on-premises systems
Develop and maintain secure identity governance processes using Okta LCM and APIs
Collaborate with security, IT, and business teams to align identity management with Zero Trust principles
Monitor logs, alerts, and dashboards to identify anomalies, mitigate threats, and optimize performance
Create and maintain documentation, standards, and training for IT support teams on Okta services
Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry requirements for identity management and security
Qualification
Required
Hands-on advanced experience managing Okta (SSO, Adaptive MFA, LCM, Universal Directory)
Strong knowledge of authentication and authorization protocols (SAML, OAuth/OIDC, SCIM, LDAP, Kerberos)
Expertise in troubleshooting identity and federation issues across cloud and hybrid environments
5+ years in IAM, cybersecurity, or related IT fields
Strong scripting/automation skills (Python, PowerShell, REST API integrations)
Excellent problem-solving and cross-team collaboration skills
Preferred
Okta Certified Professional or Okta Certified Administrator
Experience integrating Okta with Zscaler, Palo Alto, or other Zero Trust solutions
Familiarity with Identity Governance (IGA) platforms and Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Knowledge of compliance frameworks (SOC2)
Company
Robert Half
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