Security Engineer – Identity and Access Management

🌍 Remote, USA 💹 Full-time 🕐 Posted Recently

Job Description

Serve as the primary administrator for Okta and other IAM platforms, managing user identities, access policies, and integrations with internal and third-party applications.
Design, configure, and maintain SSO and SAML/OIDC integrations to enable secure and efficient authentication for both internal and external users across SaaS and custom applications.
Develop and deploy Okta Workflows and APIs to automate identity lifecycle events, access requests, access grants, and deprovisioning processes to ensure timely and compliant access control.
Collaborate with Security, HR, and IT to implement access review programs and ensure role-based access control (RBAC), least privilege, and segregation of duties across the environment.
Translate security policies and compliance requirements into technical IAM controls and configurations, ensuring alignment with company policies and industry best practices.
Support incident response and audit activities by providing identity-related data, analysis, and remediation recommendations for access-related events or anomalies.
Maintain detailed documentation of identity systems, integrations, and workflows, and provide training and guidance to IT and business stakeholders on access management best practices.

6+ years of experience in Information Security or IT with a focus on IAM
2+ years of hands-on experience administering Okta or equivalent enterprise IAM platforms
Proven experience building and maintaining SSO/SAML/OIDC integrations
Proficiency with Okta Workflows, Okta APIs, and automation using scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
Familiarity with modern authentication standards (SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, SCIM, MFA)
Experience implementing RBAC, JIT provisioning, and lifecycle management across multiple environments
Strong understanding of IAM principles, Zero Trust architecture, and security best practices
Demonstrated ability to partner effectively across Security, IT, and HR functions
Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, or SOX/SOC2-related access controls
Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Available to work after hours and weekends as needed
Security related certifications, such as CISSP and/or other professional certifications
Okta Certified Professional or Okta Certified Expert certification
Experience with other IAM platforms (e.g., Azure AD, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, CyberArk, Saviynt, SailPoint)
Experience with identity governance and access review tools or IGA implementations
Familiarity with cloud platform IAM (AWS IAM, Azure AD, GCP IAM)
Experience integrating identity data from HRIS and ITSM systems (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow)
Experience with identity analytics and reporting for compliance and audit support
Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and automation frameworks (e.g., Terraform, GitHub Actions)
Strong understanding of data privacy regulations (HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA) and their impact on identity management.