Google Workspace Okta Engineer

Google Workspace & Okta Engineer

Proglite | Full-Time | Night Shift (CST Hours)

About the Role

Proglite is looking for an experienced Google Workspace & Okta Engineer to join our team. This is an engineering role not a helpdesk or task-execution position. You will take full technical ownership of customer Google Workspace environments and their Okta identity infrastructure, driving architecture decisions, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across both platforms.

The ideal candidate understands how Google Workspace components interconnect at a deep level, how Okta fits within a modern IT and security architecture, and how the two platforms work together to deliver secure, seamless identity and collaboration services for growing organizations.

Key Responsibilities

Google Workspace Engineering

• Design, configure, and manage enterprise Google Workspace environments including Gmail, Drive, Meet, Calendar, Chat, and Vault
• Architect organizational unit (OU) structures, group policies, and role-based admin permissions aligned to customer security requirements
• Engineer email security configurations including SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and advanced Gmail routing rules
• Manage shared drives, data governance policies, DLP controls, and context-aware access configurations
• Implement and maintain device management policies via Google Endpoint Management
• Configure and support Google Vault for data retention, holds, and eDiscovery requirements
• Automate administrative operations using Google Admin SDK and GAM (Google Apps Manager)
• Perform proactive monitoring of system health, security alerts, audit logs, and storage utilization
• Lead or support Google Workspace migration projects (e.g., Exchange to Google)
• Provide L2/L3 engineering support for complex Google Workspace issues

Okta Identity Engineering

• Design and implement Okta-based identity and access management (IAM) solutions for customers
• Configure Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations using SAML 2.0, OIDC, and OAuth 2.0
• Implement and manage Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) policies and adaptive access controls
• Manage the full identity lifecycle (Joiner-Mover-Leaver) through automated provisioning and deprovisioning using SCIM and Okta Workflows
• Integrate Okta with Google Workspace, cloud applications, and on-premises systems
• Perform access reviews, maintain audit trails, and support compliance requirements
• Troubleshoot authentication, federation, and provisioning issues across the Okta environment
• Develop and maintain IAM documentation, architecture diagrams, and standard operating procedures

Required Skills & Experience

Google Workspace

• 5+ years of hands-on Google Workspace engineering experience in a customer-facing or managed services environment
• Deep expertise across the full Google Workspace suite: Gmail, Drive, Meet, Calendar, Vault, Endpoint Management
• Strong knowledge of email authentication standards: SPF, DKIM, DMARC
• Experience with Google Admin SDK and GAM for automation and bulk operations
• Solid understanding of Google Cloud Directory Sync (GCDS) and directory integration
• Experience with DLP policies, context-aware access, and data governance in Google Workspace

Okta

• 3+ years of hands-on Okta administration and engineering experience
• Strong understanding of SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and SCIM protocols
• Experience configuring SSO integrations, MFA policies, and lifecycle automation in Okta
• Familiarity with Okta Workflows for automation and integration orchestration

Architecture & Integration

• Ability to understand and articulate how Google Workspace and Okta fit within a broader IT and security architecture
• Experience integrating identity and collaboration platforms with cloud applications and directory services
• Comfort with API integrations and basic scripting (Python or PowerShell) for automation tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Google Workspace Administrator Certification
• Okta Certified Administrator or Okta Certified Professional
• Experience delivering managed IT services or working in a consulting/MSP environment
• Exposure to cloud security principles (GCP, AWS, or Azure)
• Experience with Google Workspace migration projects

What We're Looking For

We need someone who thinks like an engineer and operates like an owner. You should be comfortable taking the lead on customer environments, identifying gaps before they become problems, and continuously improving the platforms you manage. If you are looking for a role where you follow a ticket queue without engaging your technical judgment, this is not the right fit.

Soft Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis ability
• Clear communication written and verbal with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple customer environments simultaneously
• Thorough documentation habits and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in US PST hours