OKTA Architect - Remote / Telecommute

Cynet systems Inc; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company based in California seeks a professional experienced in OKTA implementation and configuration. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to ensure secure integrations for workforce and partner applications. Ideal candidates should have a solid understanding of IAM protocols and API management platforms. This position offers a pay range of $65/hr to $70/hr and a chance to work on critical integration projects.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with OKTA implementation and configuration.
• Strong understanding of IAM protocols including SAML, OAuth, and OIDC.
• Familiarity with API management platforms like Apigee and credential migration processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements for integration projects.
• Implement secure integrations using OKTA and follow established security protocols.
• Work closely with teams to configure solutions involving secure vaults.

Skills

OKTA implementation and configuration

IAM protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC)

API management (Apigee)

Problem-solving

Collaboration in cross-functional teams

Tools

OKTA

AWS

Azure

GCP

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Job Description

Pay Range: $65/hr - $70/hr

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders and technical leads to understand requirements for application integration projects.
• Implement secure integrations for workforce, customer, and partner applications using OKTA, following established EH standards and security protocols.
• Work closely with IAM and Apigee teams to configure solutions involving secure vaults and password rotation.
• Assist in the migration process for over 350 API credentials, ensuring seamless and secure transitions.
• Configure OKTA components such as SSO, MFA, and lifecycle management for enterprise applications.
• Develop and maintain integration scripts and workflows for identity provisioning and de-provisioning.
• Ensure compliance with IAM best practices for authentication, authorization, and token management.
• Troubleshoot integration issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Document technical processes and contribute to knowledge-sharing within the team.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with OKTA implementation and configuration.
• Strong understanding of IAM protocols such as SAML, OAuth, and OIDC.
• Familiarity with API management platforms like Apigee and credential migration processes.
• Solid problem‑solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with secure vault technologies and automated password rotation tools.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their identity integration patterns.
• Exposure to compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, SOC2) and security best practices.
• Ability to write scripts (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and integration tasks.