IAM - Okta Developer (L3+)

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 .