Senior IAM Engineer (Okta)

We are looking for a Senior IAM Engineer with expertise in Okta to support our client in Salt Lake City, Utah. In this long-term contract role, you will play a critical part in ensuring secure and efficient identity and access management processes while supporting organizational objectives. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across departments, drive security initiatives, and implement innovative solutions within hybrid and cloud-first environments.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust identity and access management solutions using Okta and other IAM technologies.

• Automate identity workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy across systems.

• Develop and manage adaptive authentication processes, including OAuth, OpenID, and SAML protocols.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and articulate requirements for IAM projects in a technology-agnostic manner.

• Lead large-scale IAM projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and security standards.

• Integrate federated identity solutions to streamline authentication processes across platforms.

• Write and maintain automation scripts using programming languages such as Python to support IAM systems.

• Monitor and optimize IAM systems to ensure reliability, scalability, and compliance.

• Provide guidance and expertise to teams on security principles and best practices.

• Drive change and influence security initiatives across multiple disciplines and departments.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Identity and Access Management and information security domains.

• Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with Okta, Azure AD, and related IAM technologies.

• Proficiency in automating workflows and scripting using Python or similar languages.

• Expertise in adaptive authentication methods and protocols such as OAuth, OpenID, and SAML.

• Strong understanding of security principles and ability to lead large-scale IAM projects.

• Experience with federated identity solutions and integration.

• Exceptional communication and leadership skills to collaborate across teams and drive initiatives.

Compensation

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