Role Overview: Sr. Software / Platform Engineer with OKTA experience
We are seeking a Platform Engineer to join the Identity and Access Management (IAM) group within Enterprise Technology. This team provides a robust IAM ecosystem, supporting employees, partners, and other stakeholders across various business units and corporate functions. The goal is to deliver secure, modern IAM solutions that are simple, seamless, and designed to protect critical systems, data, and identities.
In this role, you will report to the Manager of Product and Engineering for IAM and contribute to designing, implementing, and managing IAM platforms and services at scale.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, manage, and optimize IAM solutions, ensuring secure access for employees, partners, and stakeholders.
- Implement and support large-scale IAM platforms, including technologies like Okta, Active Directory (AzureAD/AD), Ping, SailPoint, and BeyondTrust.
- Manage protocols and standards such as SAML, SCIM, OAuth2, OIDC, LDAP, and FIDO2.
- Automate operational tasks, web service integrations, and deployments using scripting/programming languages like Python, PowerShell, and JavaScript.
- Collaborate across teams to drive the implementation of identity federation, single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and password less authentication solutions.
- Troubleshoot and manage network protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, and CIDR, to support identity and access systems.
- Leverage ITIL methodologies to enhance operational procedures and ensure end-user enablement.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate IAM systems with public cloud platforms, SaaS applications, and on-premise systems.
- Contribute to large-scale IT transformation projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Provide expertise in certificate lifecycle management and integration.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in IT Enterprise Technology, focusing on identity and access management, enterprise platforms, or collaboration ecosystems.
- 3+ years managing Okta at scale in a medium-to-large enterprise.
- Strong expertise in IAM solutions and technologies, including single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), identity federation, and human capital management (HCM) system integrations.
- Proficiency in networking fundamentals and protocols, as well as IAM standards like SAML, OAuth2, and SCIM.
- Proven ability to automate workflows and operational processes using scripting languages.
- Solid understanding of core security concepts, including encryption, SSL/TLS, and common application security concerns like XSS and XSRF.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience working in an Agile development environment and contributing to sprint planning and delivery.
- Okta Certified Professional.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Additional certifications, such as Okta Certified Administrator or Workflow Specialty.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Master’s degree in a related field is a plus.
Work Location:
This role requires on-site presence in one of the following locations: Orlando, Burbank, Seattle, Los Angeles, or New York City. Remote work is not available for this position.
