IAM Engineer (Okta)

Robert Half is partnering with a client seeking an IAM Engineer specializing in the design, deployment, and support of identity solutions, with a primary focus on Okta workflows and birthright access management. The successful candidate will ensure streamlined and secure user lifecycle processes across business applications, driving automation and compliance with security policies. The ideal candidate will have at least 2+ years of enterprise IAM experience along with working within parent/child organizational framework. This will be a contract to permanent opportunity that will primarily be ONSITE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain automated workflows in Okta to enforce birthright access policies, ensuring users receive appropriate application and system access based on their role, department, and employment status.
• Implement and optimize user onboarding, offboarding, and internal transfer processes using Okta workflows to deliver seamless user experiences and minimize manual intervention.
• Integrate Okta with core systems (HRIS, directory services, business applications) for end-to-end lifecycle management and automated provisioning/deprovisioning.
• Develop, test, and manage Okta Workflow connectors and leverage API integrations as required for advanced access management automation.
• Routinely review and enhance birthright access rules, aligning them with changing business needs, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve relevant IAM and Okta workflow issues, working closely with IT security, application, and compliance teams to close gaps and improve processes.
• Analyze access patterns, perform periodic access reviews/audits, and recommend optimizations to strengthen least privilege and zero-trust principles.
• Document all operational procedures and support knowledge transfer to other IT and security team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 3+ years of experience in identity and access management, with deep hands-on work in Okta administration and workflows.
• Proficiency in building Okta workflows focused on user lifecycle and birthright access automation.
• Experience integrating Okta with HRIS, Active Directory/LDAP, and business-critical applications.
• Strong knowledge of authentication and authorization standards, including SAML, SCIM, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.
• Scripting skills (e.g., JavaScript, Python) for custom integrations and workflow development is preferred.
• Familiarity with access certification, IAM governance, and compliance requirements is a plus.
• Okta Certified Professional or Okta Certified Administrator certification is a plus.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

Compensation

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