Technical architect - iam okta

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect – Okta to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. The role involves working closely with the onsite team to design and implement SDS application onboarding , architecting scalable, secure, and automated Okta-based authentication and authorization frameworks to support single sign-on (SSO), and user lifecycle management across a global environment.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical depth in Okta Identity Cloud with solution architecture experience, leading end-to-end IAM initiatives and guiding development teams in delivering robust, compliant, and future-ready identity solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of IAM solutions using Okta Identity Cloud. Collaborate with onsite teams to design and implement Okta-based SDS application onboarding and SSO architecture.

Define enterprise-wide standards and best practices for identity, authentication, and access management.

Architect and oversee Okta integrations with cloud and on-prem applications using SAML, OIDC, OAuth, and SCIM.

Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to design SSO, MFA, and user provisioning workflows.

Design and implement custom workflows , delegated administration , and automated provisioning using Okta APIs and Workflows.

Evaluate and optimize IAM performance, scalability, and security posture.

Serve as a technical advisor for identity modernization, zero-trust architecture, and cloud migration projects.

Conduct code and design reviews, provide technical leadership to developers, and ensure solution alignment with enterprise architecture.

Work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into secure, scalable IAM solutions.

Stay updated with emerging IAM technologies, security standards, and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOC2, ISO 27001).

Required Skills & Experience :

10–15 years of total experience in Identity & Access Management , with 5+ years hands-on experience in Okta (Architecture, Design & Implementation).

Proven expertise in Okta Identity Cloud, Okta Universal Directory, SSO, MFA, Lifecycle Management, and Workflows.

Strong experience integrating applications using SAML 2.0, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, and SCIM.

Proficiency with Okta APIs , custom automation scripts (Java / Python), and automation for identity orchestration.

Solid understanding of Zero Trust Architecture , RBAC , and identity governance principles.

Experience designing IAM solutions in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and mentor technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications :

Okta Certified Technical Architect or Okta Certified Developer certification.

Exposure to other IAM platforms such as Sail Point , Ping Identity , or Azure AD.

Experience with Dev Sec Ops , API security , and microservices-based authentication.

Background in Java / Python scripting for automation and integration tasks.

Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture and IAM modernization projects.

Experience with cloud environments (AWS / Azure / GCP)