Okta Admin/Software Engineer

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Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and troubleshoot the Okta environment, ensuring optimal performance and security.
• Develop and implement custom integrations and workflows within the Okta platform.
• Monitor and analyze system performance, making recommendations for improvements.
• Experience in creating and maintaining Okta inline hooks and widget configuration changes: This includes setting up and managing various types of inline hooks such as token inline hooks, user import inline hooks, SAML assertion inline hooks, and more. Additionally, proficiency in configuring and customizing Okta widgets to enhance user experience and meet specific organizational needs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and manage identity and access management solutions.
• Stay up to date and utilize expertise in Okta and other IAM tools to ensure robust security controls and efficient access management.
• Provide technical support and training to end-users and internal teams.
• Develop and maintain documentation for Okta configurations, processes, and procedures.
• While being technical and hands-on capable, you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of identity security systems Okta, MS Entra AD, etc.
• Implement identity controls and settings that align with policies and governance structure.
• Develop and maintain scripts for automation, customization, and integration of security solutions.
• Participate in the analysis, design, and implementation of security processes and workflows.
• Make recommendations for improvements in automation efficiencies, security practices and end-user experience.
• Work closely with security leadership, teammates, and stakeholders to evaluate and implement access models that align with organizational risk posture.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree or completion of a Computer Science Program from a Technical Trade School is preferred.
• Minimum of four years' experience in Okta support is required.
• Experience with Microsoft ADFS and Azure SSO: Proficient in configuring and managing Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) and Azure Single Sign-On (SSO) for secure, seamless authentication across cloud and on-premises applications.
• Azure User Access Management: Strong understanding of Azure Active Directory (AAD) user access management, including role-based access control (RBAC), user provisioning, and access policy enforcement.
• Product certifications (e.g., Okta certifications Okta Certified Professional, Okta Certified Administrator, Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator, and Microsoft Azure Technologies)
• 4+ years of knowledge in Security technologies, such as Active Directory, Directory Services, Single Sign-On, LDAP, Authorization and Authentication Technologies, User Provisioning.
• Knowledge of CyberArk Privileged Access Management, SailPoint/IdentityNow, and/or scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash, Java Scripting) for automation and customization purposes
• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Defender to identify, monitor, and govern cloud applications, ensuring robust security and compliance across cloud environments