Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer – Okta

McKesson; Cork; On-site; EUR 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Base Salary of €66,000 - €110,000

Job summary

McKesson is looking for a Senior IAM Engineer to lead the design and implementation of identity solutions using Okta. You will focus on secure access, identity lifecycle automation, and scalable authentication solutions.

This role requires 7+ years of experience in IAM or related fields, with hands-on experience in engineering and supporting Okta. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in IAM or cybersecurity.
• Experience with SSO, federation, and directory services.
• Knowledge of identity lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement IAM solutions focusing on Okta.
• Lead engineering and administration of Okta tools.
• Build secure integration for authentication and federation.

Skills

Experience in identity and access management

Hands-on Okta experience

Scripting/automation skills with PowerShell, Python, JavaScript

Familiarity with SSO, MFA, LDAP

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Okta Identity Engine

Okta Workflows

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well‑being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

McKesson is seeking a Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer – Okta to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise identity solutions across cloud and hybrid environments. This is a hands‑on engineering role focused on Okta platform ownership, secure access, identity lifecycle automation, and scalable authentication and authorization solutions. You will partner closely with security, infrastructure, application, and architecture teams to deliver secure, user‑friendly identity services that strengthen security posture, support compliance, and improve operational efficiency. This role also provides technical leadership, contributes to standards and best practices, and helps shape the future of McKesson’s identity strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, and support enterprise IAM solutions with a strong focus on Okta
• Lead the engineering and administration of Okta Identity Engine, Okta Workflows, and adaptive/risk‑based access controls
• Build and maintain secure authentication and federation integrations using SSO, SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM, LDAP, and related standards
• Engineer and improve identity lifecycle management processes, including provisioning, deprovisioning, joiner/mover/leaver workflows, and delegated administration
• Integrate Okta with cloud, SaaS, and on‑prem applications using APIs, provisioning connectors, and automation
• Develop scripts and tooling using PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, or similar technologies to automate identity operations and improve platform efficiency
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to embed identity and access requirements into system and application design
• Troubleshoot complex identity, access, authentication, and provisioning issues across enterprise environments
• Recommend and implement improvements to IAM controls, architecture, and processes to reduce risk and enhance user experience
• Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational runbooks
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior team members

Basic/Required Skills

• Typically requires 7+ years of experience in identity and access management, cybersecurity engineering, or related infrastructure/security roles
• Hands‑on experience engineering and supporting Okta in an enterprise environment
• Hands‑on experience with Okta Identity Engine, Okta Workflows, and adaptive access policies
• Strong experience with SSO, federation, MFA, SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM, LDAP, and directory services
• Experience with identity lifecycle management, provisioning/deprovisioning, and access control models
• Scripting/automation experience with PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, or similar

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience with Universal Directory, delegated administration, API gateways, and service‑to‑service authentication/authorization
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience contributing to IAM standards, architecture decisions, and platform roadmaps
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical delivery
• Okta certifications or other relevant IAM/security certifications

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive benefits program to support physical, mental, and financial well‑being. Our compensation for this position is determined by multiple factors and is always compliant with applicable regulations.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

€66,000 - €110,000