OKTA SME

Sonata Software; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonata Software seeks an Okta Subject Matter Expert to act as the technical lead for IAM, driving architecture, integration, and security strategy. You will shepherd governance, compliance, and operational excellence across enterprise identity platforms.

You will oversee SSO and provisioning integrations, build custom workflows for IGA/PAM systems, and manage MFA configurations while collaborating with security, application, and infra teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in IAM ecosystems including IGA and PAM.
• Proven ability to design secure IAM architectures and enforce compliance.
• Strong knowledge of workflow automation, policy enforcement, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement Okta architecture, including workflow enhancements and integration frameworks.
• Develop role-based policies and SoD to support scalable IAM solutions.
• Lead upgrades, patching, optimization and security hardening initiatives.

Skills

IGA

PAM

IAM concepts

architecture design

security compliance

workflow automation

policy enforcement

risk management

team leadership

Job description

The Okta SME will serve as the technical lead for identity and access management (IAM) solutions, driving architecture, integration, and security strategy. This role requires deep expertise in Okta and related technologies, ensuring robust governance, compliance, and operational excellence across enterprise identity platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Design & Architecture

• Define and implement Okta architecture, including workflow enhancements, custom connectors, and integration frameworks.
• Develop role-based policies, enforce Segregation of Duties (SoD), and design scalable IAM solutions.
• Lead upgrades, patching, optimization, and security hardening initiatives.

Advanced Integrations & Customization

• Oversee Single Sign-On (SSO) and provisioning integrations for complex applications.
• Build and maintain custom workflows, connectors, and integrations for IGA/PAM systems.
• Manage MFA configurations and other advanced authentication settings

Governance & Compliance

• Drive access certification campaigns and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Perform IGA workflow monitoring, troubleshooting, and connector customization.
• Address Okta vulnerabilities and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

Operational Leadership

• Provide expert-level support for lifecycle management, onboarding identities, and access workflows.
• Lead incident/problem management, including root cause analysis for recurring issues.
• Automate repetitive tasks and optimize operational processes.
• Act as the primary liaison with security teams, application/infra teams, and external vendors.
• Resolve complex issues with vendors and coordinate architecture enhancements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience , IGA, PAM, and advanced IAM concepts.
• Proven track record in architecture design, custom development, and security compliance.
• Strong knowledge of workflow automation, policy enforcement, and risk management.
• Ability to lead strategic initiatives, mentor teams, and manage cross-functional collaboration.