Okta Engineer

Persistent Systems; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Okta Certifications desirable

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid work model

Cutting-edge technologies

Employee engagement programs

Insurance coverage: group term life, M

Job summary

Persistent Systems Limited in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced IAM Engineer to design, implement, and operate Okta identity solutions across enterprise apps and cloud platforms. The role focuses on SSO, MFA, automated workflows, and secure access governance.

You will collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams, develop integration guides, and participate in platform upgrades while maintaining documentation and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years in Identity & Access Management or Authentication Engineering.
• Hands-on Okta design, deployment, and support in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of SSO, MFA, and identity federation concepts.
• Experience with SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SCIM.
• Proficient in LDAP/AD integration and cloud-based identities.
• Familiar with RBAC and identity lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain Okta IAM across enterprise apps.
• Configure Okta apps, policies, groups, and user lifecycle workflows.
• Implement SSO, MFA, adaptive authentication, and passwordless methods.
• Support federation using SAML, OAuth, OIDC, SCIM.
• Integrate Okta with AD/LDAP, cloud platforms, and SaaS apps.
• Manage provisioning, deprovisioning, and lifecycle processes.
• Troubleshoot login, federation, provisioning, and policy issues.
• Automate admin tasks and onboarding with APIs and scripting.
• Collaborate with security and apps teams on access governance.
• Support security audits, compliance, and platform upgrades.
• Develop technical docs, integration guides, and diagrams.
• Monitor identity security and access trends.

Skills

IAM Expertise

Okta Experience

SSO/MFA

OIDC/SAML/SCIM

APIs automation

RBAC

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cyber Security/Engineering

Job description

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 18 of the Fortune 50 companies, 7 of the 10 top US banks, 9 of the 10 technology companies, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 26sequential quarters of growth with $487.6M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 7.8% Q-o-Q and 20.0% Y-o-Y. Our 29,500+global team members, located in 21 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We received five awards at the ISG (Information Services Group) Provider Lens™ Awards 2026 and, for the second year in a row, were awarded the Growth Honor of the Year at the Everest Group Elevate 2026.

AboutPosition:

• Experience: Between 5 to 8 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

WhatYou'llDo:

• Design, configure, and maintain Okta identity and access management solutions across enterprise applications and platforms.
• Configure Okta applications, authentication policies, groups, user lifecycle workflows, and access governance controls.
• Implement Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), adaptive authentication, and passwordless authentication solutions.
• Configure and support identity federation using SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and SCIM protocols.
• Integrate Okta with Active Directory, LDAP directories, cloud platforms, HR systems, SaaS applications, and enterprise systems.
• Manage user provisioning, deprovisioning, synchronization, and lifecycle management processes.
• Troubleshoot login failures, federation issues, provisioning errors, policy conflicts, and authentication-related incidents.
• Automate administrative tasks, application onboarding, and operational workflows using APIs, scripting, and automation tools.
• Collaborate with security and application teams to implement secure access controls and identity governance best practices.
• Support security assessments, compliance activities, audit requirements, and identity security reviews.
• Participate in platform upgrades, configuration enhancements, and operational readiness initiatives.
• Develop technical documentation, integration guides, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Monitor platform health, user access trends, authentication risks, and service performance.

ExpertiseYou'llBring:

• 5-8 years of experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM), Identity Security, or Authentication Engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience designing and supporting Okta identity solutions in enterprise environments.
• Deep understanding of Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Adaptive Authentication, and Identity Federation concepts.
• Expertise in SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SCIM, LDAP, and modern authentication protocols.
• Experience integrating Okta with cloud platforms, SaaS applications, custom applications, and enterprise systems.
• Strong understanding of Active Directory, Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID), Universal Directory, and identity synchronization technologies.
• Experience with Okta Lifecycle Management, Universal Directory, Workflows, Access Policies, and API integrations.
• Knowledge of user provisioning, access governance, role-based access control (RBAC), and identity lifecycle management processes.
• Hands-on experience using REST APIs, scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python, and automation frameworks.
• Strong troubleshooting capabilities related to authentication, federation, provisioning, and access management challenges.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust security models, identity security best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional security, infrastructure, application, and cloud teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Okta Certified Professional, Okta Certified Administrator, Okta Certified Consultant, or other IAM-related certifications are highly desirable.
• 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

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.

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."