Senior Identity & Access Management Engineer

Dotdash Meredith; New York, Pella (NY, IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Identity & Access Management Engineer, where you'll design and implement automations using Okta to streamline identity processes. In this fully in-office role, you'll enhance security and operational efficiency while working with a dedicated SaaS Management team. Your expertise will help automate user onboarding and license management, ensuring a seamless user experience across core applications. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions in a collaborative environment, making a significant impact on the organization's success.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Paid Time Off

401K

Bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Identity and Access Management.
• Expertise in designing complex workflows with Okta.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Okta Identity Cloud environment.
• Design and deploy Okta Workflows for automation.

Skills

Identity and Access Management

Okta Workflows

API Integration

JavaScript Scripting

Terraform

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Relevant Experience

Tools

Okta

Google Workspace

Jira

Slack

Job description

Job Title

Senior Identity & Access Management Engineer

Job Description

About The Position | Major goals and objectives and location requirements

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Identity & Access Management Engineer to join the SaaS Management team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining automations within Okta and other SaaS applications, primarily using Okta Workflows. You will play a key role in streamlining identity and access management processes, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing security.

Full in-office

This position is fully in-office due to the nature of the work.

About The Team | The Team and/or Brand.

The SaaS Management team is responsible for the health, optimization, and security of core SaaS applications such as Google Workspace, Okta, Jira, Slack, and Identity Management platforms. The team manages critical services, ensuring seamless user experiences, efficient workflows, and cost-effectiveness. They focus on automating processes like user onboarding/offboarding, license management, and other key tasks to streamline operations, improve productivity, and security. The team aims to provide a delightful user experience, empowering users to do their best work.

Role Contributions:

Weight %

Accountabilities, Actions, and Results

30%

Manage and maintain the Okta Identity Cloud environment, including user lifecycle management, application integrations, and security policies.

30%

Design, develop, and deploy complex Okta Workflows to automate identity and access management tasks such as user provisioning, de-provisioning, group management, password resets, and multi-factor authentication. Continuously analyze and optimize these automations for efficiency, reliability, and scalability. Integrate Okta with other systems using APIs and connectors.

10%

Create and maintain documentation for automations and processes.

10%

Provide support and troubleshooting for Okta-related issues, including workflow failures, access problems, and integration errors.

20%

Adhere to security best practices in automation design and implementation. Stay updated on Okta features and ensure data backup for emergencies. Collaborate with application owners for seamless integration.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Education: BA/BS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Engineering, IT, or relevant experience.

Experience: 5+ years in Identity and Access Management.

Knowledge, Skills, Certifications:

• Deep understanding of Universal Directory, SSO (SAML, OIDC, WS-Federation), and MFA.
• Ability to design complex workflows with conditional logic, loops, and error handling.
• Expertise in using and creating connectors, APIs, scripting (JavaScript), and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Possession of industry certifications such as Okta certifications is preferred.

% Travel Required (Approximate): 0%

It is Dotdash Meredith's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request via email: [e-mail].

The company participates in the federal E-Verify program. More info at: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

Pay Range

Salary: $110,000 - $124,000

The pay range is indicative and may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Dotdash Meredith offers a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, paid time off, 401K, bonuses, and more.