Sr. Cloud Administrator (Okta Identity Platform)

• Administer, maintain, and optimize the Okta Identity Platform for enterprise-level operations.
• Integrate enterprise applications with Okta using SAML, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and OAuth 2.0 protocols.
• Configure, monitor, and manage authorization servers, API access, application integrations, and group-based access controls.
• Design, implement, and uphold authentication and authorization policies in a highly regulated environment.
• Deploy and enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and adaptive authentication policies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve authentication failures, Single Sign-On (SSO) issues, user provisioning challenges, and application integration concerns.
• Support identity lifecycle management and ensure adherence to access governance best practices.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, configuration standards, and operational procedures for the Okta environment.
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to deliver secure and scalable identity solutions.
• Respond promptly to operational support requests and participate in incident response and resolution activities.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience administering Okta in a large-scale, enterprise environment.
• Extensive expertise in identity and authentication protocols, including SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect (OIDC).
• Experience implementing, configuring, and administering Okta Workflows.
• Deep understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts, identity governance, and security best practices.
• Proven ability to independently configure authentication and authorization policies, user access, and related security policies.
• Demonstrated skill in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and supporting complex identity operations and enterprise integrations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, especially for addressing authentication and SSO issues.
• Excellent written documentation, technical writing, and communication skills to relay complex concepts to both technical and business audiences.
• Effective multitasking and organizational skills, demonstrated by the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and a customer service-oriented mindset, with a proven commitment to operational excellence.
• Relevant experience supporting organizations within highly regulated industries such as government, financial services, or healthcare., * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience preferred).
• Okta Professional Certification is highly desired.
• Experience with REST APIs and automating Okta tasks using PowerShell and/or Python.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and security automation frameworks is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools is an advantage.
• Experience working with enterprise IT Service Management (ITSM) platforms, such as ServiceNow, is preferred.

$65 - $75 an hour - Full-time, Contract, Pulled from the full job description

• Referral program
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, * 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance