IAM Engineer

The Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer is responsible for managing and optimizing enterprise IAM solutions, ensuring secure and efficient identity lifecycle management, access control, and authentication processes. This role oversees IAM operations across Okta, Active Directory, Entra ID, and CyberArk while driving automation initiatives to enhance security and efficiency. The IAM Engineer applies expertise in automation, scripting, and Okta Workflows to streamline IAM processes and improve overall access management., * Okta Administration: Maintain and optimize Okta Identity Cloud, including SSO, MFA, adaptive authentication, and custom policies.

• User Lifecycle Management: Automate provisioning, deprovisioning, and access reviews across Okta, Active Directory, and Entra ID.
• Access Governance: Implement role-based access control (RBAC), least privilege, and Just-in-Time (JIT) access strategies.
• IAM Automation: Leverage Okta Workflows, PowerShell, and APIs to streamline IAM processes.
• Directory Services: Manage and synchronize user identities across Active Directory, Entra ID, and Okta Universal Directory.
• Identity Federation & SSO: Configure and support SAML, OIDC, and SCIM integrations with SaaS and on-prem applications.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure IAM aligns with NIST, CIS, and industry best practices, supporting audits and security assessments.
• Incident Response: Investigate and resolve IAM-related security incidents, working closely with SOC and other IT teams.

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Okta administration in an enterprise environment.
• Strong expertise in Active Directory, Entra ID, IAM lifecycle management, and PAM solutions like CyberArk.
• Experience automating IAM processes using Okta Workflows, PowerShell, Python, or APIs.
• Deep understanding of SSO, MFA, SCIM, OAuth, and SAML.
• Knowledge of security best practices for IAM, including zero trust architecture.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, security-focused environment.

Preferred Experience / Education

• Okta Certified Professional or Okta Certified Administrator.
• Experience integrating IAM solutions with HRIS, ITSM, and cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of IAM risk management, audit, and compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with Privileged Session Management (PSM) and Secrets Management solutions.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST CSF and CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS CSC).

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