SSO Authentication Solution Lead
Job in
Plano, Collin County, Texas, 75023, USA
Listed on 2026-08-02
Listing for:
Omni Inclusive
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-02
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, Information Security & Data Protection, IT Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title
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Skills:
1. SSO/OKTA (Hands on) 2. CIAM (Hands-on) 3. Strong communication and should have led a team
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and implementation of authentication solutions that align with the organization's security and business goals.
- Collaborate with architecture, engineering, and security teams to develop comprehensive authentication strategies across various platforms and applications.
- Drive the evaluation and selection of authentication technologies, protocols, and tools, considering factors such as security, scalability, and user experience.
- Provide technical expertise in the integration of authentication mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), biometric authentication, and single sign-on (SSO).
- Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging threats, and advancements in authentication and identity management.
- Lead security assessments and penetration testing of authentication systems to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation strategies.
- Define access control policies, user roles, and privilege management mechanisms based on business requirements.
- Mentor and guide junior members of the authentication and security teams.
- Collaborate with external partners and vendors to implement best-in-class authentication solutions.
- Create and maintain documentation related to authentication processes, configurations, and guidelines.
- BS/BA degree or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of experience in authentication architecture and design roles
- Hands-on experience with Okta and/or relevant access management tools
- Strong expertise in authentication protocols and mechanisms such as OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML, JWT, Kerberos, etc.
- Development experience using Java, J2EE, JavaScript, python and XML.
- Experience working with cloud-based authentication solutions (e.g., AWS Cognito, Azure AD, Okta).
- Expertise in security principles, access control models, and encryption methods.
- Ability to analyze complex systems, identify security gaps, and propose effective solutions.
- Experience with Linux and Windows platforms, middleware, Apache and load balancers
- Experience developing workflows, custom connectors, and troubleshooting issues
- Experience in Data security practices and procedures, including systems analysis, authentication technologies, and access controls
- Experience with Agile and Dev Ops tools and methodologies.
- Minimum Okta Certified Administrator:
Okta Certified Consultant and/or Okta Certified Developer preferred. - * CISSP / CIAM Certification is a plus
Qualifications:
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