Junior Okta Engineer

Persistent Systems; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Higher education sponsorship

Long Service awards

Group term life insurance

Personal accident insurance

Mediclaim hospitalization

Company-sponsored certifications

Job summary

Persistent Systems in Bengaluru is seeking a Junior Okta Engineer to support configuration, testing, and operational activities of the Okta CIS platform. You will collaborate with the Senior IAM Engineer to enhance identity management, onboard applications, and implement governance features.

The role involves hands-on work with Okta Universal Directory, groups, workflows, and SSO configuration (SAML/OIDC). A Bachelor's degree and 2–5 years experience are expected, with a hybrid work model and a

Qualifications

• Experience with Okta Identity Cloud and Universal Directory.
• Knowledge of Joiner, Mover, Leaver (JML) lifecycle concepts.
• Experience with Okta Workflows.
• Understanding of SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0 and OIDC.
• Familiarity with SSO, MFA, RBAC and access management.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist with configuration and administration of Okta Universal Directory and user profiles.
• Configure Okta Groups, Group Rules, and application assignments.
• Support onboarding of users and CSV bulk onboarding.
• Help implement JML processes and workflows.
• Assist with Okta Workflows for lifecycle management and automation.
• Support OIG capabilities including access requests and certifications.
• Onboard apps for SSO using SAML and OIDC.
• Validate attribute mappings and user/group assignments.
• Assist MFA and authentication policy testing and rollout.
• Document configurations and runbooks; participate in testing.

Skills

Okta Identity Cloud

JML processes

Okta Workflows

SAML/OIDC

MFA & IAM

RBAC & Groups

REST APIs

Python/Java scripting

Git + Terraform

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Git

Terraform

Job description

The Junior Okta Engineer will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation, configuration, testing, and operational activities of the Okta Customer Identity Services (CIS) platform. This position requires a strong understanding of Okta Identity Cloud, as the candidate will work closely with the Senior IAM Engineer and Solutions Architect to enhance identity management capabilities, onboard applications, and implement Okta Identity Governance features.

• Experience: Between 2 to 5 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Support configuration and administration of Okta Universal Directory, user profiles, attributes, and profile mappings.
• Configure and maintain Okta Groups, Group Rules, and application assignments based on approved designs.
• Assist with manual user onboarding and CSV-based bulk user onboarding processes.
• Support implementation and testing of Joiner, Mover, and Leaver (JML) processes.
• Assist with development and testing of Okta Workflows for user lifecycle management, notifications, approvals, and operational automation.
• Support configuration of Okta Identity Governance (OIG) capabilities, including Access Requests, Resource Catalogs, approval flows, and Access Certification campaigns.
• Assist with onboarding enterprise applications to Okta for Single Sign-On (SSO) using SAML and OIDC.
• Support configuration and validation of application attribute mappings and user/group assignments.
• Assist with configuration and testing of MFA and Authentication Policies based on approved security requirements.
• Support Org2Org federation configuration and testing under the guidance of senior engineering resources.
• Execute unit testing, integration testing, SIT, and UAT test cases and document results.
• Troubleshoot basic authentication, provisioning, workflow, and application integration issues and elevate complex issues to the Senior IAM Engineer.
• Support configuration migration and validation between Preview and Production environments.
• Maintain implementation documentation, configuration records, test evidence, and operational runbooks.
• Support Production rollout, Hypercare, issue tracking, and post-deployment validation.
• Participate in knowledge transfer sessions and technical reviews with senior engineering resources.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• Hands-on knowledge or experience with Okta Identity Cloud and Universal Directory.
• Understanding of user lifecycle management concepts, including Joiner, Mover, and Leaver (JML) processes.
• Experience in Okta Workflows.
• Basic understanding of authentication and federation standards including SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect (OIDC).
• Understanding of SSO, MFA, RBAC, groups, and access management concepts.
• Good troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior engineers, architects, application teams, and other project stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Okta Identity Governance, Access Requests, and Access Certifications.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and JSON.
• Basic scripting knowledge in Python or Java.
• Familiarity with Git, Terraform, or Infrastructure as Code concepts.
• The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in identity management principles, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement in the field of identity and access management.
• Educational background: Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

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