Okta Administrator (Security Team)

This role is responsible for the administration and secure operation of corporate applications that are critical to identity and access management (IAM) processes — including platforms such as Okta, Google Workspace, and similar systems. The administrator ensures these services are reliably integrated into the company’s IT and IAM architecture, configured in line with security policies, and continuously improved through the expanded use of platform-native features and capabilities. The role also involves proactively identifying opportunities to optimize access workflows, strengthen controls, and enhance the overall maturity of the IAM ecosystem.

✅ Key responsibilities:

✔️ Platform Availability & Support

• Own and manage the Okta Identity platform and Google Workspace, including Universal Directory, SSO, MFA, Lifecycle Management, and API Access Management.
• Monitor platform health, perform routine audits, and manage incident response related to access issues or suspicious behavior.
• Troubleshoot advanced access or authentication issues and serve as L3 support for IAM-related tickets. 
• Provide technical leadership in IAM projects and contribute to the broader IT security roadmap.

✔️ Processes automation, Integrations and  Access Control

• Design, implement, and maintain user access policies, roles, and groups based on business needs and security standards. 
• Manage onboarding/offboarding workflows, automation rules, and app integrations (SCIM, SAML, OIDC). 
• Lead Okta integration projects with cloud apps and internal systems and Infrastructure
• Drive adoption of Zero Trust Architecture and enforce least privilege principles.

✔️ Documentation & Process Management

• Collaborate with Security and Compliance teams to meet ISO 27001, SOC 2, or GDPR access control requirements. 
• Maintain clear and current documentation of configurations, processes, and access models.

✅ Requirements:

✔️ 3+ years of experience in Okta administration or enterprise IAM systems.
✔️ Strong knowledge of Okta SSO, MFA, Lifecycle Management, and Directory Integrations.
✔️ Hands-on experience with SAML, OIDC, SCIM, LDAP, AD, or Azure AD Scripting experience (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation and audits. 
✔️ Strong understanding of IAM best practices, security principles, and regulatory requirements. 

Nice to have: 
✔️ Okta Certified Administrator or Consultant certification is a strong plus.
✔️ Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) Familiarity with SIEM tools, ITSM systems (e.g., Jira, Google Workspace).
✔️ Project leadership or mentorship experience in cross-functional teams.
✔️ Working knowledge of Zero Trust and access governance frameworks.