Okta SME / Architect

Paradigm Global Consulting; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradigm Global Consulting seeks an experienced Okta SME/Architect to lead identity architecture and lifecycle management in a large enterprise. You will own Okta, Entra ID/Azure AD, and AD designs, with hands-on implementation of SSO/SAML, MFA, and provisioning workflows.

The role requires senior, hands-on IAM expertise, PowerShell automation, and a strong focus on Zero Trust and CMMC L2 compliance. Onsite work is required in Herndon, VA three days per week.

Qualifications

• IAM architecture and lifecycle management experience in large enterprise environments.
• Deep Okta expertise including Universal Directory, OIDC/SAML, workflows, and MFA.
• Strong Windows/Active Directory and Entra ID/Azure AD skills.
• PowerShell automation for provisioning, deprovisioning, and auditing.
• Understanding of Zero Trust and compliance requirements such as CMMC L2.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for Okta, Entra ID, and Active Directory architectures.
• Architect and maintain OKta integrations, MFA policies, provisioning, and lifecycle processes.
• Lead application onboarding and identity integration initiatives.
• Develop automated IAM workflows using PowerShell.
• Ensure IAM controls align with Zero Trust and CMMC L2 requirements.

Skills

IAM Engineering

Okta expert

PowerShell scripting

Active Directory

Azure Entra ID / Azure AD

SSO / SAML

Zero Trust

Onsite work

Tools

Okta

Azure AD / Entra ID

SCIM provisioning

MFA policy management

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Okta SME / Architect to lead identity architecture and identity lifecycle management within a large enterprise environment.

This is a senior, hands‑on IAM role requiring deep expertise in Okta, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, SSO/SAML, identity lifecycle management, and PowerShell automation.

Key Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Systems Administration, IAM Engineering, or a related technical role
• 5+ years of hands‑on Identity & Access Management (IAM) experience
• Deep expertise with Okta, including Universal Directory, OIDC/SAML integrations, Workflows, Lifecycle Management, MFA, and policies
• Strong knowledge of SSO, SAML, federation, SCIM, provisioning, and access governance
• Strong experience with Windows and Active Directory environments
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD
• Advanced PowerShell skills for provisioning, deprovisioning, entitlement management, auditing, and IAM automation
• Experience designing secure and scalable identity architecture and lifecycle workflows
• Understanding of Zero Trust principles and security/compliance requirements such as CMMC L2
• Ability to work onsite in Herndon, VA three days per week

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the SME for Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, and Active Directory
• Architect and maintain Okta integrations, MFA policies, SCIM provisioning, access requests, and lifecycle processes
• Lead application onboarding and identity integration initiatives
• Build and enhance automated IAM workflows using PowerShell
• Design scalable authentication, authorization, provisioning, and identity governance solutions
• Develop IAM architecture diagrams, technical workflows, standards, and documentation
• Lead troubleshooting, incident diagnosis, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions for IAM‑related issues
• Support IAM system configuration, testing, implementation, and integration
• Partner with Cybersecurity, Cloud Operations, Systems Administration, and Compliance teams
• Help ensure IAM controls align with Zero Trust and CMMC L2 requirements

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