Remote Okta IAM Engineer (3+ yrs)

The PMO Squad

Columbia (MD)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

The PMO Squad is seeking a hands-on Okta Engineer for a 1099 contract to support identity and access management across our growing IT environment. You will own Okta configuration, integrations, and troubleshooting from day one, with a focus on SSO, MFA, and adaptive access policies.

Remote US-based with East Coast preference. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of Okta experience and a proven ability to document decisions clearly while working independently and collaborating with stakeholders as

Qualifications

3+ years of hands‑on Okta administration/engineering experience.
Demonstrated experience with SSO, MFA, and adaptive access policy configuration.
Experience integrating applications via SAML, OAuth, and OIDC.
Ability to work independently and clearly document technical decisions and changes.
Based in the United States (no international candidates).

Responsibilities

Automate and manage user onboarding, offboarding, provisioning, and group assignments across systems.
Configure and enforce Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA), and adaptive access policies to secure enterprise data.
Integrate enterprise applications using SAML, OAuth, and OIDC, and sync Okta with directory services and source‑of‑truth systems (e.g., Workday).
Resolve authentication failures, identity‑related access issues, token errors, and system connectivity glitches.
Build streamlined workflows using Okta Workflows and REST APIs to automate routine IAM processes.
Document configuration decisions and changes clearly, so others can understand the "how" and "why" without direct hand‑holding.