Senior Okta Engineer
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Senior Okta Engineer
Primary Location: REMOTE
Position Type: Contract to hire
Overview
TalentFish is casting a line for a Senior Okta Engineer. This is a 6 month contract to hire REMOTE role The reason this position exists is to support enhance and secure the organizations Identity and Access Management (IAM) ecosystem with a strong focus on Okta administration integrations automation and compliance. This role ensures secure access regulatory alignment and a seamless user experience across cloud SaaS and on-prem environments. Okta certifications are highly desired and experience in the Healthcare industry.
What You Bring to the Role (Ideal Experience)
8 years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) including 5 years of hands-on Okta administration and engineering
Deep expertise in Okta Workforce Identity including SSO MFA Lifecycle Management (LCM) and Universal Directory (UD)
Strong knowledge of authentication and authorization protocols such as SAML 2.0 OAuth 2.0 OpenID Connect (OIDC) and SCIM
Proven experience integrating Okta with enterprise platforms such as Microsoft 365 AWS Salesforce and ServiceNow
Hands-on experience with Okta APIs SDKs workflows inline hooks event hooks and custom expressions
Strong understanding of identity governance concepts including provisioning de-provisioning RBAC and least-privilege access
Experience with directory services such as Active Directory Azure AD and LDAP
Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as PowerShell Python or JavaScript
Experience supporting high-availability production IAM environments
Strong troubleshooting skills related to authentication federation and provisioning
Experience with audit preparation evidence collection and identity control validation
Ability to monitor Okta System Logs and integrate with SIEM solutions for ITDR alerting and detection
Experience designing least-privilege admin roles and governance for Okta API token usage
VPN and RADIUS integration experience
Excellent communication analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments
Preferred Experience:
Okta certifications (Okta Certified Administrator or Consultant)
Workforce and Partner Identity implementations
Familiarity with Zero Trust security models
Experience with infrastructure-as-code and automation tools (Terraform Ansible CI/CD)
Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as SOC 2 ISO 27001 HIPAA and NIST
Experience working in hybrid or multi-cloud environments (AWS Azure GCP)
Exposure to PAM or IGA tools such as SailPoint CyberArk or Delinea
Healthcare industry experience preferred
What Youll Do (Skills Used in this Position)
Administer support and optimize Okta IAM platforms to ensure secure and seamless access
Design and implement secure authentication and authorization flows for cloud SaaS and on-prem applications
Develop and maintain Okta integrations workflows and API-based automations
Lead incident root cause analysis efforts and recommend enhancements to prevent future issues
Monitor system logs and security events integrating Okta with SIEM platforms for proactive threat detection
Design and enforce least-privilege access models and admin role governance
Support audit activities security reviews and compliance initiatives
Collaborate with security infrastructure and application teams to support IAM strategy and execution
Mentor junior engineers and lead IAM design discussions with stakeholders
Assist with ongoing security and compliance reviews
Compensation Information
The expected salary range for this position is $60-$75/hr per (conversion salary $120K-135K) depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance 401(k) and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check which may include but is not limited to reference checks education verification employment verification drug testing criminal records checks and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end clients background check policies and applicable laws.
TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI video screening and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee consultant and client experience possible. At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity!
Key Skills
- APIs
- C/C++
- Computer Graphics
- Go
- React
- Redux
- Node.js
- AWS
- Library Services
- Assembly
- GraphQL
- High Voltage
