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

SailPoint ,

Ping Identity , or

Azure AD .

Experience with

DevSecOps ,

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)