Okta SME

Job Title: Okta SME

Location: Culver City CA

Duration: Long Term

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) SME with hands-on experience in Okta CIAM to help design implement and optimize secure and seamless digital identity experiences for our external users. This role requires both technical expertise and customer-centric thinking to support secure onboarding authentication and access across multiple digital channels

• Design and implement CIAM solutions using Okta.
• Build and manage identity services such as user registration login MFA social login SSO consent management and account recovery
• Define and implement Okta architecture including workflow enhancements custom connectors and integration frameworks.
• Develop role-based policies enforce Segregation of Duties (SoD) and design scalable IAM solutions.
• Lead upgrades patching optimization and security hardening initiatives.

Advanced Integrations & Customization

• Oversee Single Sign-On (SSO) and provisioning integrations for complex applications.
• Work on identity federation token-based authentication (OAuth2 OIDC SAML) and API security
• Build and maintain custom workflows connectors and integrations for IGA systems.
• Manage advanced authentication mechanisms.

Governance & Compliance

• Drive access certification campaigns and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Perform IGA workflow monitoring troubleshooting and connector customization.
• Address Okta vulnerabilities and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

Operational Leadership

• Provide expert-level support for lifecycle management onboarding identities and access workflows.
• Lead incident/problem management including root cause analysis for recurring issues.
• Automate repetitive tasks and optimize operational processes.

Collaboration & Vendor Management

• Act as the primary liaison with security teams application/infra teams and external vendors.
• Resolve complex issues with vendors and coordinate architecture enhancements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience with Okta Identity Cloud IGA PAM and advanced IAM concepts.
• Proven track record in architecture design custom development and security compliance.
• Strong knowledge of workflow automation policy enforcement and risk management.
• Ability to lead strategic initiatives mentor teams and manage cross-functional collaboration.