GMS-Senior-Okta SSO

EY; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is hiring a Global Managed Service - Identity and access Management Senior to lead Okta-based IAM initiatives in India. You will oversee provisioning, RBAC design, and security policy compliance while partnering with HR, IT and security teams.

The role requires hands-on expertise in Okta, SSO, MFA, and directory services, with a focus on governance, audits and knowledge transfer to junior analysts. On-call and shift work may be required to support global users.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of IAM experience with Okta or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of IAM, SSO, MFA, directory services, and cloud identity management.
• Experience with provisioning/de-provisioning and RBAC.
• Familiarity with SOX, HIPAA, GDPR frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration of user accounts, roles, and access rights in Okta.
• Design provisioning workflows with HR, IT, and security teams.
• Oversee integration of applications with Okta and ensure SSO across the organization.
• Develop IAM policies and maintain documentation.
• Conduct access reviews and audits to mitigate security risks.
• Provide training to end-users and junior analysts.
• Drive RBAC enhancements and IAM governance.
• Stay informed about Okta updates and IAM trends.

Skills

Identity Management

Okta

SSO

MFA

RBAC

Security Standards

Leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Active Directory

LDAP

Cloud Identity

Job description

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Global Managed Service - Identity and access Management - Senior

The Okta Provisioning Senior Consultant is a critical role responsible for overseeing and ensuring the effective management of user identities and access permissions within an organization using the Okta Identity Management platform. This senior-level position involves leading provisioning processes, developing strategies for integration and automation, and ensuring compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Requirements / Responsibilities

• Lead the administration and management of user accounts, roles, and access rights within the Okta platform.
• Design and implement efficient user provisioning and de-provisioning workflows in collaboration with HR, IT, and security teams.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Okta authentication, authorization, SSO, and MFA solutions.
• Oversee the integration of new applications with Okta and ensure seamless SSO experiences across the organization.
• Develop and maintain IAM policies, procedures, and documentation, ensuring they are up-to-date and compliant with industry standards.
• Conduct regular access reviews and audits to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
• Provide advanced technical support and training to end-users and junior analysts regarding Okta functionalities and access management best practices.
• Drive identity governance initiatives and enhance role-based access control (RBAC) models.
• Recommend and implement improvements to IAM processes and the overall Okta environment.
• Stay informed about Okta updates, new features, and IAM industry trends to drive innovation within the organization.
• Develop and maintain documentation for processes, workflows, and configurations.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and IAM best practices.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to end-users and stakeholders regarding identity management processes.
• Monitor and report on system performance, usage, and security issues.

Preferred Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in identity and access management, with a strong focus on Okta or similar IAM platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of IAM principles, SSO, MFA, directory services, and cloud identity management.
• Proven track record of managing complex user provisioning and de-provisioning scenarios.
• Familiarity with IT security standards and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, GDPR).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong leadership abilities and experience mentoring junior staff.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with various stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Okta Certified Administrator, Okta Certified Consultant, Okta Certified Professional) are highly desirable

Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Work Requirements

• Willingness to travel as required
• Willingness to be on call support engineer and work occasional overtime as required
• Willingness to work in shifts as required

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