Lead Identity Engineer

Description We are looking for an experienced Lead Identity Engineer to join our team in Georgia on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role will lead the strategy, architecture, and delivery of enterprise identity and access management solutions that strengthen secure access across the organization. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in modern authentication, directory services, lifecycle automation, and identity governance, along with the ability to guide technical direction in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

- Architect and implement enterprise identity platforms that support secure authentication, authorization, and directory management across business systems.

- Lead the administration and enhancement of Okta, including advanced configuration, policy management, and workflow automation to improve identity operations.

- Design and maintain single sign-on and adaptive access solutions using modern authentication frameworks such as SAML and related federation standards.

- Build and optimize identity lifecycle processes for provisioning, changes, and deprovisioning to improve control, accuracy, and efficiency.

- Develop automation and support tools using Python and Power Shell to streamline identity management tasks and reduce manual effort.

- Integrate applications and infrastructure with core identity services, including Universal Directory and related access management capabilities.

- Partner with security, infrastructure, and application teams to advance Zero Trust initiatives and strengthen access controls across the enterprise.

- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and clear documentation to support consistent delivery and long-term platform stability. Requirements - 5+ years of experience in identity and access management, with a strong focus on enterprise-scale architecture and engineering.

- Expert-level hands-on experience administering Okta and building workflow-based automation solutions.

- Strong background in identity lifecycle management, including joiner, mover, and leaver processes and governance controls.

- Solid understanding of authentication and federation concepts, including single sign-on, SAML, and related access protocols.

- Proficiency in Python or Power Shell for scripting, automation, and operational support.

- Experience with directory and cloud identity platforms such as Azure AD / Entra is preferred.

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field is preferred.

- Strong communication, problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to mentor others in an onsite environment. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®

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