Job Description
Job Title : IAM - Okta Developer (L3+)
Location : Remote
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced IAM – Okta Developer to design, develop, and implement robust Identity & Access Management (IAM) solutions using Okta. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in authentication, authorization, and identity federation, with expertise in Okta customization, integrations, and automation.
As an L3+ Okta SME, you will work closely with security, IT, and application teams to enhance IAM security, governance, and compliance while optimizing access management across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
Okta Development & Integration
- Design, develop, and implement Okta IAM solutions for user authentication and authorization.
- Develop and maintain custom Okta workflows, policies, and rules for SSO, MFA, and adaptive authentication.
- Integrate Okta with enterprise applications, APIs, and third-party identity providers (OIDC, SAML, OAuth2, SCIM, LDAP).
- Automate user provisioning, deprovisioning, and lifecycle management using Okta Workflows & SCIM.
- Implement Self-Service Registration (SSR) and Identity Proofing solutions.
- Develop and manage Okta custom scripts and hooks (JavaScript, API calls, Okta Hooks, WebAuthn, FIDO2, FastPass, etc.).
IAM Security & Governance
- Define and enforce IAM security policies, least privilege access, and zero-trust security.
- Implement Conditional Access, Adaptive MFA, and risk-based authentication.
- Manage role-based access control (RBAC), attribute-based access control (ABAC), and group-based policies.
- Ensure compliance with security standards (SOC2, NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
Automation & Optimization
- Automate IAM workflows, identity sync, and user lifecycle processes using Okta Workflows, APIs, and Terraform.
- Develop PowerShell, Python, or JavaScript-based scripts for identity automation.
- Optimize Okta performance, logging, and monitoring with SIEM tools.
Technical Leadership & Support
- Act as an L3+ escalation point for IAM/Okta-related issues.
- Work with IT, security, and application teams to align IAM strategies with business needs.
- Conduct technical workshops, training, and documentation for IT teams.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5-10 years of hands-on experience in IAM, Identity Federation, and Okta Development.
- Strong expertise in Okta Identity Cloud (SSO, MFA, OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, SCIM, API Access Management).
- Experience developing custom authentication flows, Okta Hooks, and API integrations.
- Proficiency in JavaScript, Python, PowerShell, or other scripting languages for automation.
- Strong understanding of RBAC, ABAC, JIT Provisioning, and Access Governance
- Hands-on experience with Okta Workflows, Terraform, and CI/CD automation for IAM.
- Experience integrating Okta with enterprise applications (AWS, Azure AD, GCP, SAP, Salesforce, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of IAM security, compliance, and zero-trust security frameworks.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
⭐Okta Certified Developer, Okta Certified Consultant, or equivalent IAM certification.
⭐ Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) and identity threat detection.
⭐ Knowledge of IAM solutions like Azure AD, ForgeRock, Ping Identity, or SailPoint.
⭐ Familiarity with DevSecOps, IAM logging, and SIEM integrations.
Why Join Us?
- Work with the latest IAM security, zero-trust, and identity automation technologies.
- Flexible work arrangements – remote options.
- Growth opportunities in IAM, cloud security, and identity governance
