Job Description
Job Title: Okta SME
Location: Culver City, CA
Duration: Long Term
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) SME with hands-on experience in Okta CIAM to help design, implement, and optimize secure and seamless digital identity experiences for our external users. This role requires both technical expertise and customer-centric thinking to support secure onboarding, authentication, and access across multiple digital channels
- Design and implement CIAM solutions using Okta.
- Build and manage identity services such as user registration, login, MFA, social login, SSO, consent management, and account recovery
- Define and implement Okta architecture, including workflow enhancements, custom connectors, and integration frameworks.
- Develop role-based policies, enforce Segregation of Duties (SoD), and design scalable IAM solutions.
- Lead upgrades, patching, optimization, and security hardening initiatives.
Advanced Integrations & Customization
- Oversee Single Sign-On (SSO) and provisioning integrations for complex applications.
- Work on identity federation, token-based authentication (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML), and API security
- Build and maintain custom workflows, connectors, and integrations for IGA systems.
- Manage advanced authentication mechanisms.
Governance & Compliance
- Drive access certification campaigns and ensure compliance with security standards.
- Perform IGA workflow monitoring, troubleshooting, and connector customization.
- Address Okta vulnerabilities and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
Operational Leadership
- Provide expert-level support for lifecycle management, onboarding identities, and access workflows.
- Lead incident/problem management, including root cause analysis for recurring issues.
- Automate repetitive tasks and optimize operational processes.
Collaboration & Vendor Management
- Act as the primary liaison with security teams, application/infra teams, and external vendors.
- Resolve complex issues with vendors and coordinate architecture enhancements.
Required Skills & Experience
- Extensive experience with Okta Identity Cloud, IGA, PAM, and advanced IAM concepts.
- Proven track record in architecture design, custom development, and security compliance.
- Strong knowledge of workflow automation, policy enforcement, and risk management.
- Ability to lead strategic initiatives, mentor teams, and manage cross-functional collaboration.
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