OKTA Engineer

Job Summary
The Okta Support Engineer is an IAM specialist with deep expertise in Okta’s Identity Cloud. This role focuses on configuring SSO/MFA, managing user lifecycle workflows, and securing access across enterprise environments. Strong troubleshooting and collaboration skills are essential to support secure and seamless identity experiences.
Responsibilities
Configure and maintain Okta Universal Directory, SSO, MFA, and lifecycle solutionsManage provisioning/de-provisioning and automate user workflowsIntegrate Okta with cloud, on-prem, and custom apps via SAML, OIDC, SCIM, or APIEnforce adaptive MFA, device trust, and conditional access policiesAlign configurations with security and compliance standardsMonitor authentication issues and support incident responseDocument processes and provide user support/trainingStay current on Okta updates and IAM best practices
Skills & ExperienceRequired:3+ years of hands-on Okta administrationStrong understanding of SAML, OAuth, OIDC, SCIMExperience with SSO/MFA deploymentsKnowledge of IAM principles (RBAC, least privilege, etc.)Scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python)Familiarity with SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar frameworksStrong problem-solving and communication skillsFluent English
Preferred:Okta Certified (Professional/Admin)Experience with Azure AD, AD, AWS IAM, or Google WorkspaceKnowledge of Zero Trust and device trustBackground in security or infrastructure operations