Executive - Okta Administrator

Photon; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Photon seeks an Okta-focused IAM professional to administer and support the Okta Workforce Identity platform. You will configure SSO via SAML 2.0 and OIDC, manage MFA policies, and handle user lifecycles including onboarding and offboarding.

You will also integrate apps, monitor logs, and maintain security policies, collaborating with IT on access issues. The role involves experience with AD/LDAP integration, SCIM provisioning basics, and REST APIs; strong communication is essential and

Qualifications

• 1-3 years hands-on Okta Administration experience.
• Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management concepts.
• Experience with Okta Workforce Identity Cloud, SAML 2.0, OIDC, OAuth 2.0.
• MFA, Lifecycle Management, Universal Directory, Group Management experience.
• AD/LDAP integration knowledge.
• SCIM provisioning basics.
• REST APIs and Postman familiarity.
• Scripting basics welcomed.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support the Okta Workforce Identity platform.
• Configure SSO using SAML 2.0 and OIDC.
• Configure and troubleshoot MFA policies.
• Manage user lifecycle: onboarding, offboarding, profile updates.
• Create/manage users, groups, apps, and group assignments.
• Integrate apps using SAML, OIDC, SWA.
• Support provisioning/deprovisioning using SCIM.
• Monitor logs and troubleshoot auth/provisioning issues.
• Maintain sign-on and authentication policies.
• Assist in onboarding and identity integration projects.
• Coordinate with IT on access incidents and service requests.
• Prepare and maintain technical docs and SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with security policies.

Skills

Okta Admin

IAM concepts

SAML/OIDC

MFA

AD/LDAP

SCIM provisioning

REST APIs

Postman

Scripting basics

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

Okta Workforce Identity Cloud

Active Directory

LDAP

Postman

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support the Okta Workforce Identity platform.

• Configure and manage Single Sign-On (SSO) using SAML 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC).

• Configure and troubleshoot Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) policies.

• Manage user lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, and profile updates.

• Create and manage users, groups, applications, and group assignments.

• Configure application integrations using SAML, OIDC, and SWA.

• Support user provisioning and deprovisioning using SCIM where applicable.

• Monitor Okta system logs and troubleshoot authentication and provisioning issues.

• Implement and maintain sign-on and authentication policies.

• Assist in application onboarding and identity integration projects.

• Work with internal IT teams to resolve access-related incidents and service requests.

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and standard operating procedures.

• Ensure compliance with organizational security policies and best practices.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of hands-on experience with Okta Administration.

• Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts.

• Experience with:

• Okta Workforce Identity Cloud

• SAML 2.0

• OpenID Connect (OIDC)

• OAuth 2.0 (basic understanding)

• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

• Lifecycle Management

• Universal Directory

• Group Management

• Experience troubleshooting authentication and provisioning issues.

• Knowledge of Active Directory (AD) and LDAP integration.

• Basic understanding of SCIM provisioning.

• Familiarity with REST APIs and Postman is an advantage.

• Basic knowledge of any back-end scripting is preferred.

• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.