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We are seeking a remote Identity and Directory Management Services (IDMS) Senior Engineer with expertise with Okta and Google Authenticator. The focus will be on applications to support the enterprise users & the enterprise architecture. The position will have a heavy emphasis on the design, administration, management, execution & maintenance of the client’s Identity & Directory Management Services (IDMS) and Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM).
\n- 5 years of experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
- 3+ direct years of experience engineering and providing operations support for Okta SSO solutions
- Hands-on experience migrating applications to implement and support Okta Modules include Adaptive MFA, ASA, Devices Trust, and Workflows
- Familiarity with Google Authenticator
- Extensive experience with Okta includes integrations, configuration, and migrations
- Migrate applications using JBOSS, NET, PHP, Java, PowerShell
- Troubleshoot advanced problems within the Okta IdP with tools Fiddler or SAML tracer
- Integrate applications with SAML, OpenID Connect, RADIUS and Oauth
- Integrate applications with Multi-Factor Authentication
- Integrate applications with Password-less Authentication
- Provide advanced support for IAM/SSO/MFA by troubleshooting software problems, addressing bug fixes, and determining root cause analysis using Agile methodologies
- Strong communication skills
- Implement technical capabilities including IAM solutions and application integrations, to enhance enterprise security risk posture
- Support, manage, administer, the IT MFA environment
- Manage, administer, and support ICAM systems and related support activities
- Utilize automation and role-based management (RBAC)
- Providing on-call rotation support on a routine basis
- Identifying process improvement opportunities
- Providing positive customer service interactions for all levels of the organization
- Continuously review and assess the IT ICAM environment and provide recommendations for how to manage and administer the environment more efficiently
- Familiarity with Proof of Concepts (PoC) and Pilots for Zero Trust Network Access ZTNA
- Escalate issues to vendor and third-party entities, as necessary and directed
- Okta certification
- 3+ years' experience with IDMS systems
- Familiarity working with JBOSS, NET, PHP, Java, and Apache
- Previous experience migrating systems to Okta with a focus on the applications
- Minimum of 3 years engineering and supporting Okta solutions
- Subject matter expertise (SME) engineering and supporting Okta
- Evaluates performance results and recommends major changes affecting short-term project growth and success
- Functions as a subject matter expert across multiple project assignments
- Design and develop solutions to complex application problems, system issues, or aid in network issues
- Perform systems management and integration functions
- Proven ability to work independently in a full and/or partial remote environment with limited supervision and supervise/lead others
- Possess the ability to communicate in both oral and written forms, demonstrating an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
- Maintain standard working hours, to be available for meetings, and other collaborative efforts during during normal business hours
- Ability to use practical experience and training to determine how to accomplish tasks
- ITILv4 Foundation Training and ITILv4 Foundation Certification,
- Strong knowledge of the different identity and access management (IAM) concepts, technologies, and authentication protocols
- Intimately familiar with IAM related protocols such as OAuth, SAML, XACML, SPML, SCIM, OIDC, OpenID and REST APIs, and other security interfaces
- Strong experience with Directories, SSO, Federation, Delegated administration, API gateways, SOA services
- Active Directory including but not limited to:
- Azure Active Directory
- Microsoft Active Directory
- NetIQ DRA
- NetIQ Group Policy Administrator (GPA)
- Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
- Vulnerability Mitigation
- Working knowledge of Splunk or similar platforms
- Knowledge of Privileged Access Management (PAM) systems such as CyberArk, ASA, or FreeIPA
- Hands-on experience with cloud computing services (Microsoft Azure, AWS, GCP, or OCI)
- An understanding of Zero Trust concepts
- Proficiency in the Google Suite, Slack, and Atlassian products (JSM/JIRA & Confluence)
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