IAM Federation Services (Okta) Engineer

pofft Technology Inc.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an IAM Federation Services Engineer to design and implement federation identity and access management for a global workforce. You will work with Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and Ping Federate to deliver scalable authentication solutions.

The role can be virtual anywhere in the U.S. and requires strong troubleshooting, API usage, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve security posture and user experience.

Qualifications

• Experience designing federation identity solutions aligned with business needs.
• Hands-on with Okta, Entra ID and PingFederate.
• Experience integrating with AD, HR systems, and cloud apps.
• Familiarity with SAML 2.0, OIDC, OAuth 2.0.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing federation identity and access management solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Integrating federation technologies with enterprise and cloud systems (e.g., Active Directory, HR systems, cloud applications) using standards such as SAML 2.0, OIDC, and OAuth 2.0.
• Developing and maintaining custom authentication experiences leveraging Okta APIs, SDKs, and widget-based login flows.
• Configuring and supporting various MFA technologies, such as PingID, Okta Verify, MS Authenticator, FIDO2, biometric, and OTP/push authentication.
• Troubleshooting and resolving federation authentication and authorization issues, including analyzing logs and diagnosing user provisioning challenges.
• Monitoring, optimizing, and ensuring the scalability and performance of federation infrastructure.
• Providing technical guidance and support to administrators and end-users on federation-related topics.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and external partners to leverage integration opportunities and enhance federation capabilities.
• Documenting federation configurations, processes, and procedures; staying updated on industry trends and recommending improvements for ongoing enhancement.

Skills

Federation engineering

IAM principles

CIAM workflows

Okta APIs/SDKs

SSO & MFA

Troubleshooting federation issues

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years experience OR Master’s degree + 4 years experience

Tools

Okta

Entra ID (Azure AD)

PingFederate

Job description

Job Title: IAM Federation Services (Okta) Engineer

Job Location: North Chicago, IL

Job Location Type: Remote

Job Contract Type: Full-time

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn,Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

Join AbbVie’s Information Security & Risk Management (ISRM) team as an IAM Federation Services Engineer, where we empower our partners to succeed by delivering the knowledge, tools, and support needed to leverage data and technology securely and effectively. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Okta, and Ping Federate to design, implement, and manage Directory and Authentication solutions for our global workforce of 80,000 users and customer identities.

This position can be virtual anywhere in the U.S.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for:

• Designing and implementing federation identity and access management solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Integrating federation technologies with enterprise and cloud systems (e.g., Active Directory, HR systems, cloud applications) using standards such as SAML 2.0, OIDC, and OAuth 2.0.
• Developing and maintaining custom authentication experiences leveraging Okta APIs, SDKs, and widget-based login flows.
• Configuring and supporting various MFA technologies, such as PingID, Okta Verify, MS Authenticator, FIDO2, biometric, and OTP/push authentication.
• Troubleshooting and resolving federation authentication and authorization issues, including analyzing logs and diagnosing user provisioning challenges.
• Monitoring, optimizing, and ensuring the scalability and performance of federation infrastructure.
• Providing technical guidance and support to administrators and end-users on federation-related topics.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and external partners to leverage integration opportunities and enhance federation capabilities.
• Documenting federation configurations, processes, and procedures; staying updated on industry trends and recommending improvements for ongoing enhancement.

Experiences that make you a strong candidate for this role:

• Proven experience as a Federation Engineer or in a similar role, with a strong understanding of identity and access management principles, using Okta, Entra ID, and PingFederate.
• Hands-on experience with Okta Identity Engine (OIE) for CIAM workflows (registration flows, self-service, and B2C/B2B identity patterns, Sign-in Widget).
• Solid knowledge of federation platform features and functionalities, including user lifecycle management, SSO, and MFA.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze and resolve complex federation-related issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience OR Masters with 4 years of experience.
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