Okta Services Architect

KeyData Cyber; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

KeyData Cyber is a leading IAM professional services firm focused on end-to-end identity programs in North America. We are seeking an accomplished architect to design, implement, and govern enterprise IAM solutions using Okta, with a track record of working with large clients and senior stakeholders.

The role demands deep IAM knowledge, strong communication, and extensive consulting experience, including pre-sales involvement and solution design across SSO, MFA, RBAC, and directory services.

Qualifications

• Okta Certified Architect or Consultant certification is required.
• 8+ years of experience in IT, solution architecture, or software development.
• 4+ years of experience in IAM architecture and design.
• 5+ years of consulting experience with enterprise customers.
• Strong experience designing and implementing Okta-based solutions.
• Deep understanding of IAM concepts including SSO, MFA, RBAC, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP, and Active Directory.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and enterprise integrations.
• Proven ability to lead discovery workshops and define technical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management, including engagement with senior executives.
• Excellent communication skills translating technical concepts to business audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery sessions to gather business, functional, and technical requirements.
• Design and architect enterprise IAM solutions using Okta.
• Translate customer requirements into scalable and secure identity architectures.
• Provide technical leadership in defining Statements of Work (SOW), solution scope, and delivery approach.
• Develop IAM strategies, standards, and governance frameworks across organizations.
• Collaborate with Sales and Professional Services teams to support solutioning and pre‑sales activities.
• Guide delivery teams to ensure successful implementation and alignment with architecture.
• Conduct architecture reviews, customer health checks, and ongoing optimizations.
• Define best practices for interoperability across multiple IAM and enterprise systems.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including senior leadership and business teams.

Skills

Okta Certified Architect

IAM architecture

Enterprise consulting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cloud platforms

Tools

Okta

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

At KeyData Cyber, we’re shaping the future of identity security. Recognized by Gartner and KuppingerCole as a leading IAM professional services firm, we specialize exclusively in designing, deploying, and managing end‑to‑end Identity and Access Management programs for organizations across North America.

With 20 years of experience, 50M+ identities managed, and 1,000+ successful deployments, our team is our strongest asset and is built by design to help clients protect critical infrastructure, enable digital transformation, and ensure compliance with confidence.

We Deliver Comprehensive Solutions Across IAM Domains, Including

• Workforce IAM (Access Management, Identity Governance and Administration, Privileged Access Management)
• Consumer IAM (Identity Verification, Authentication and Access, Threat Detection) in highly regulated industries.

If you’re ready to grow your career alongside some of the industry’s best, come join us — you’re key to our success

Location: United States

Employment Type: Remote, Full time

What You’ll Do

• Lead discovery sessions to gather business, functional, and technical requirements
• Design and architect enterprise IAM solutions using Okta
• Translate customer requirements into scalable and secure identity architectures
• Provide technical leadership in defining Statements of Work (SOW), solution scope, and delivery approach
• Develop IAM strategies, standards, and governance frameworks across organizations
• Collaborate with Sales and Professional Services teams to support solutioning and pre‑sales activities
• Guide delivery teams to ensure successful implementation and alignment with architecture
• Conduct architecture reviews, customer health checks, and ongoing optimizations
• Define best practices for interoperability across multiple IAM and enterprise systems
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including senior leadership and business teams

Who We’re Looking For

• Mandatory Requirement: Okta Certified Architect / Okta Consultant Certification
• 8+ years of experience in IT, solution architecture, or software development
• 4+ years of experience in IAM architecture and design
• 5+ years of consulting experience working with enterprise customers
• Strong experience designing and implementing Okta-based solutions
• Deep understanding of IAM concepts including SSO, MFA, RBAC, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP, and Active Directory
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and enterprise integrations
• Proven ability to lead discovery workshops and define technical solutions
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior executives
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to business audiences

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with IAM tools such as Ping, SailPoint, Saviynt, or Microsoft Identity
• Knowledge of security architecture, cryptography, and Zero Trust principles
• Experience with distributed systems and application architecture design
• Programming experience (Java, Python, .NET, Ruby, or similar)
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and version control systems (Git, SVN)
• TOGAF, CISSP, or similar certifications

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At KeyData Cyber, we put people first, valuing learning, growth, and work‑life balance. We offer extensive opportunities to advance your career through leading digital identity projects across North America. Our culture is built on respect, inclusion, and equal opportunity for everyone.

Accessibility & Accommodations

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Fraud Prevention & Identity Verification

We may use information provided during the application process to help prevent fraud and verify identity. These checks may be conducted automatically through trusted third‑party service providers as part of our standard application screening process.