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We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 12 of the 30 most innovative global companies, 60% of the largest banks in the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum by reporting $360.2M revenue in Q3 FY25, delivering 4.3% Q-o-Q and 19.9% Y-o-Y growth. Our 23,900+ global team members, located in 19 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We are also pleased to share that Persistent won in four categories at the prestigious 2024 ISG Star of Excellence Awards, including the Overall Award based on the voice of the customer.

We were included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, setting high standards in sustainability and corporate responsibility. We were awarded for our state-of-the-art learning and development initiatives at the 16th TISS Leap Vault CLO Awards. In addition, we were cited as the fastest-growing IT services brand in the 2024 Brand Finance India 100 Report. Throughout our market-leading growth, we’ve maintained a strong employee satisfaction score of 8.2/10.

About Position

• Role: Okta Architect
• Location: Oakland, CA
• Experience: 12+ years
• Job Type: Full Time & Contract
• Mandatory
  
  Skills:
  
  IAM, Okta, Migration Experience, SSO, SAML

We are seeking an experienced Okta Architect as the role focuses on leading identity and access management (IAM) transitions, specifically migrating from Okta to a new Identity Provider (IDP), consolidating applications, managing data migrations, and overseeing decommissioning of legacy systems. The candidate will ensure successful migrations through robust validation practices.

Expertise You'll Bring

• 12+ Years related experience in IAM domain.
• Comprehensive understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles and best practices.
• Deep proficiency in Okta's Identity Engine platform (features, functionality, integration).
• Strong expertise in IDP protocols: SSO, SAML, OIDC, JIT, SCIM (understanding appropriate use cases).
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or a closely related field.
• Relevant certifications such as Okta Certified Administrator or Okta Certified Consultant are required.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues effectively.
• Strong attention to detail in requirements gathering and solution validation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder interaction across all levels.
• Proven ability to create clear, concise documentation and reports.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the transition of applications/services from Okta to a new IDP.
• Manage the consolidation of applications/services between services, including data migration from applications.
• Oversee the decommissioning of applications/services replaced by client specific solutions.
• Establish and execute validation principles to ensure successful migrations.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Our company fosters a values-driven and people-centric work environment that enables our employees to:

• Accelerate growth, both professionally and personally
• Impact the world in powerful, positive ways, using the latest technologies
• Enjoy collaborative innovation, with diversity and work-life wellbeing at the core
• Unlock global opportunities to work and learn with the industry’s best

Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent -

For more details, please contact Bharath Veluru ()

“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”

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