Technical Architect – Okta

Daten; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in India is seeking an experienced Technical Architect – Okta to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-level Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. You will work closely with teams to architect scalable Okta-based frameworks for single sign-on and user lifecycle management. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of IAM experience, particularly with Okta, and strong leadership skills in guiding technical teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of total experience in Identity & Access Management, with 5+ years hands-on experience in Okta.
• Proven expertise in Okta Identity Cloud, Okta Universal Directory, SSO, MFA, Lifecycle Management, and Workflows.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of IAM solutions using Okta Identity Cloud.
• Define enterprise-wide standards and best practices for identity management.
• Collaborate with teams to design SSO, MFA, and user provisioning workflows.

Skills

Okta Identity Cloud

Identity & Access Management

SAML 2.0

OIDC

OAuth 2.0

SCIM

Zero Trust Architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Tools

Okta APIs

Java

Python

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect – Okta to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. The role involves working closely with the onsite team to design and implement SDS application onboarding, architecting scalable, secure, and automated Okta-based authentication and authorization frameworks to support single sign-on (SSO), and user lifecycle management across a global environment.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical depth in Okta Identity Cloud with solution architecture experience, leading end-to-end IAM initiatives and guiding development teams in delivering robust, compliant, and future-ready identity solutions

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.

Experience Requirements

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of IAM solutions using Okta Identity Cloud. Collaborate with onsite teams to design and implement Okta-based SDS application onboarding and SSO architecture.
• Define enterprise-wide standards and best practices for identity, authentication, and access management.
• Architect and oversee Okta integrations with cloud and on-prem applications using SAML, OIDC, OAuth, and SCIM.
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to design SSO, MFA, and user provisioning workflows.
• Design and implement custom workflows, delegated administration, and automated provisioning using Okta APIs and Workflows.
• Evaluate and optimize IAM performance, scalability, and security posture.
• Serve as a technical advisor for identity modernization, zero-trust architecture, and cloud migration projects.
• Conduct code and design reviews, provide technical leadership to developers, and ensure solution alignment with enterprise architecture.
• Work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into secure, scalable IAM solutions.
• Stay updated with emerging IAM technologies, security standards, and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOC2, ISO 27001).

Role & Responsibilities

• 10–15 years of total experience in Identity & Access Management, with 5+ years hands-on experience in Okta (Architecture, Design & Implementation).
• Proven expertise in Okta Identity Cloud, Okta Universal Directory, SSO, MFA, Lifecycle Management, and Workflows.
• Strong experience integrating applications using SAML 2.0, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, and SCIM.
• Proficiency with Okta APIs, custom automation scripts (Java/Python), and automation for identity orchestration.
• Solid understanding of Zero Trust Architecture, RBAC, and identity governance principles.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and mentor technical teams.