Okta Architect

Job Title: Okta Architect

Job Type: Contract

Location: Remote-EST

Job Duration: 6 Months

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly experienced Okta Architect with a proven track record of designing and executing end-to-end identity migrations at massive scale.

MUST HAVE relevant large-scale Okta migration experience

Responsibilities

• 10+ years of overall IT/software development experience.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing Okta solutions in large-scale enterprise environments.

• Proven experience architecting and executing end-to-end Okta/identity migrations, preferably involving 8 10 million users.

Strong understanding of identity federation and authentication protocols, including:

• SAML

• OAuth

• OIDC

• SCIM

• LDAP

• WS-Federation

• Hands-on expertise with:

• Okta Identity Engine (OIE)

• Okta Identity Governance (OIG)

• Okta Workflows

• Okta APIs and custom integrations

• Experience working across multi-cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and GCP.

• Strong architecture, solution design, and enterprise integration experience.

• Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to translate complex identity and security requirements into clear business outcomes.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline preferred.

Certifications

• Okta Certified Consultant

• Okta Certified Developer

• Okta Certified Technical Architect (OCTA)

Requirements

• Must have hands-on experience leading an end-to-end migration involving an 8 10 million user base.

• Candidates without demonstrated experience managing migrations at this scale may not be considered.

• The ideal candidate is a senior-level Okta/Identity Architect who has personally handled complex, enterprise-scale identity transformations and can demonstrate successful delivery of a multi-million-user migration from planning through implementation and stabilization.