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OKTA/SSO

Cognizant

2 - 5 years

Bengaluru

Posted: 05/08/2025

Job Description

Job Title: OKTA/SSO Engineer


Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled OKTA/SSO Engineer to support and enhance our Identity and Access Management infrastructure. This role will focus on the design, implementation, and maintenance of OKTA-based SSO solutions, ensuring secure and seamless access to enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in OKTA configuration, SAML/OAuth integrations, lifecycle management, and security policy enforcement.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement and manage OKTA Identity and Access Management solutions, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and lifecycle management.
  • Integrate third-party and in-house applications with OKTA using SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and SCIM protocols.
  • Configure and manage user authentication flows, group assignments, and access policies.
  • Monitor and maintain system performance, availability, and security compliance related to identity services.
  • Support user provisioning/de-provisioning using OKTA Workflows or Lifecycle Management tools.
  • Troubleshoot access and authentication issues; provide Tier 2/3 support for identity-related incidents.
  • Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and development teams to ensure secure and scalable access control implementations.
  • Maintain documentation and contribute to IAM policy and procedure development.
  • Assist with audits, compliance requirements, and security reviews as related to identity services.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of experience with OKTA Identity solutions, including SSO and MFA.
  • Strong knowledge of authentication/authorization protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC, LDAP).
  • Hands-on experience with integrating cloud and on-prem applications with OKTA.
  • Familiarity with IAM governance, role-based access control (RBAC), and least-privilege principles.
  • Working knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards (e.g., SOC2, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
  • Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • OKTA Certified Professional or Administrator certification.
  • Experience with OKTA Workflows, API integration, or custom scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and modern identity trends.
  • Exposure to other IAM tools (e.g., Azure AD, Ping Identity, SailPoint) is a plus.

About Company

Cognizant is a global leader in technology and consulting services, helping businesses transform their operations through digital solutions. Specializing in IT services, including software development, business process outsourcing, and consulting, Cognizant supports clients across industries such as healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and retail. With a focus on innovation, Cognizant assists organizations in modernizing their technology, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer experiences. Headquartered in the U.S., it is consistently ranked among the most admired companies in the world and is a member of the NASDAQ-100.

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