Identity – Iam – Engineer – Okta

Identity – Iam – Engineer – Okta

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; OR an Associate’s degree in a related field with at least two (2) years of hands-on experience managing cloud infrastructure.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in IAM, with deep proficiency in Okta administration, Duo Security deployment, and Active Directory management.
• Expertise in configuring Okta workflows, integrating Duo with diverse systems, and implementing SSO, MFA, and authentication.
• Strong knowledge of identity governance, zero-trust architecture, and modern security protocols (e.g., OAuth, SAML).
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex IAM challenges, optimizing workflows for security and efficiency.
• Adept at analyzing access patterns and system logs to identify risks and implement proactive solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with ITS teams, stakeholders, and end-users in a collaborative environment.
• Proficient in documenting technical processes and delivering clear, actionable training on IAM tools and practices.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize Okta’s IAM platform, managing SSO, MFA, and user provisioning/de-provisioning across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Enhance Duo Security integrations to support advanced MFA, device trust, and passwordless authentication capabilities.
• Design and maintain sophisticated Okta workflows and Duo policies to automate identity lifecycle management, reduce manual overhead, and improve user experience.
• Integrate Okta and Duo with Active Directory, enterprise applications, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), and emerging systems to ensure unified access control.
• Develop and enforce IAM policies that safeguard sensitive data and applications, incorporating zero-trust principles and industry best practices.
• Manage user identities, roles, and permissions within Okta, Duo, and Active Directory, aligning access with university policies and role-based access control (RBAC) frameworks.
• Oversee complete identity lifecycle processes—onboarding, role transitions, and offboarding—for students, faculty, and staff, ensuring timely and accurate updates across Okta, Duo, and AD environments.
• Partner with the ITS Security team to implement proactive security measures, monitor IAM-related threats, and respond to incidents using Okta, Duo, and AD analytics.
• Ensure IAM practices align with regulatory requirements (e.g., FERPA, NIST 800-171) and university policies, supporting audits with detailed reporting and logs.
• Conduct regular access reviews, risk assessments, and audits to maintain compliance and minimize security vulnerabilities.
• Provide expert-level support to end-users and ITS teams, resolving issues related to SSO, MFA, Duo authentication, AD authentication and access workflows.
• Create and update comprehensive documentation for IAM configurations, policies, and procedures to facilitate operational continuity and compliance.
• Lead training sessions for ITS staff on Okta features, Duo security tools, and best practices, promoting the adoption of modern authentication methods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with ITS teams, stakeholders, and end-users in a collaborative environment.
• Proficient in documenting technical processes and delivering clear, actionable training on IAM tools and practices.
• Experience managing Active Directory in a higher education, integrating with Okta and Duo for seamless identity management.