Senior OKTA Developer; IAM
Listed on 2026-09-04
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection, Systems Engineer, IT Consultant
IAM
- Okta Developer (L3+)
Experience: 7-13 years of Relevant
Location: Remote
Mode: Full-time / Part-time
Skill Level: L3+ (Senior/Architect-Level)
About the Role 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 IAMsecurity, governance, and compliance while optimizing access management across the enterprise.
- Design, develop, and implement OktaIAMsolutions 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, Web Authn, FIDO2, Fast Pass, etc.).
- Define and enforce IAMsecurity 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.).
- Automate IAMworkflows, identity sync, and user lifecycle processes using Okta Workflows, APIs, and Terraform.
- Develop Power Shell, Python, or JavaScript-based scripts for identity automation.
- Optimize Okta performance, logging, and monitoring with SIEM tools
.
- Act as an L3+ escalation point forIAM/Okta-related issues
. - Work with IT, security, and application teams to align IAMstrategies with business needs
. - Conduct technical workshops, training, and documentation for IT teams.
Skills & Qualifications
- 7-10 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, Power Shell, 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
forIAM. - Experience integrating Okta with enterprise applications (AWS, Azure AD, GCP, SAP, Salesforce, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of IAMsecurity, compliance, and zero-trust security frameworks
.
- Okta Certified Developer, Okta Certified Consultant, or equivalentIAMcertification
. - Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) and identity threat detection
. - Knowledge of IAMsolutions like Azure AD, Forge Rock, Ping Identity, or Sail Point .
- Familiarity with Dev Sec Ops ,IAMlogging, and SIEM integrations
.
Work with the latest IAMsecurity, zero-trust, and identity automation technologies
. Flexible work arrangements remote options. Growth opportunities in IAM, cloud security, and identity governance
.
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