We are seeking an experienced IAM - Okta Developer to design, develop, and implement robust Identity & Access Management (IAM) solutions using Okta . The ideal candidate will have a strong background in authentication, authorization, and identity federation , with expertise in Okta customization, integrations, and automation .
As an L3+ Okta SME , you will work closely with security, IT, and application teams to enhance IAM security, governance, and compliance while optimizing access management across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
Okta Development & Integration
- Design, develop, and implement Okta IAM solutions for user authentication and authorization.
- Develop and maintain custom Okta workflows, policies, and rules for SSO, MFA, and adaptive authentication .
- Integrate Okta with enterprise applications, APIs, and third-party identity providers (OIDC, SAML, OAuth2, SCIM, LDAP).
- Automate user provisioning, deprovisioning, and lifecycle management using Okta Workflows & SCIM.
- Implement Self-Service Registration (SSR) and Identity Proofing solutions.
- Develop and manage Okta custom scripts and hooks (JavaScript, API calls, Okta Hooks, WebAuthn, FIDO2, FastPass, etc.) .
IAM Security & Governance
Define and enforce IAM security policies, least privilege access, and zero-trust security .Implement Conditional Access, Adaptive MFA, and risk-based authentication .Manage role-based access control (RBAC), attribute-based access control (ABAC), and group-based policies .Ensure compliance with security standards (SOC2, NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.) .Automation & Optimization
Automate IAM workflows, identity sync, and user lifecycle processes using Okta Workflows, APIs, and Terraform.Develop PowerShell, Python, or JavaScript-based scripts for identity automation.Optimize Okta performance, logging, and monitoring with SIEM tools .Technical Leadership & Support
Act as an L3+ escalation point for IAM / Okta-related issues .Work with IT, security, and application teams to align IAM strategies with business needs .Conduct technical workshops, training, and documentation for IT teams.Required Skills & Qualifications
️ 5-10 years of hands-on experience in IAM, Identity Federation, and Okta Development .️ Strong expertise in Okta Identity Cloud (SSO, MFA, OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, SCIM, API Access Management) .️ Experience developing custom authentication flows, Okta Hooks, and API integrations .️ Proficiency in JavaScript, Python, PowerShell, or other scripting languages for automation.️ Strong understanding of RBAC, ABAC, JIT Provisioning, and Access Governance .️ Hands-on experience with Okta Workflows, Terraform, and CI / CD automation for IAM.️ Experience integrating Okta with enterprise applications (AWS, Azure AD, GCP, SAP, Salesforce, etc.) .️ Strong knowledge of IAM security, compliance, and zero-trust security frameworks .Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
⭐ Okta Certified Developer, Okta Certified Consultant, or equivalent IAM certification .
⭐ Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) and identity threat detection .
⭐ Knowledge of IAM solutions like Azure AD, ForgeRock, Ping Identity, or SailPoint .
⭐ Familiarity with DevSecOps, IAM logging, and SIEM integrations .