Identity & Access Management Architect – Okta Migration

Our Client, an EV Manufacturing company, is looking for an Identity & Access Management Architect – Okta Migration for their Palo Alto, CA/Hybrid location.
 
Responsibilities:

• Okta Migration & IAM Operations (core)
• Lead technical architecture for the Entra ID to Okta workforce identity migration: federation design, app integration sequencing, cutover planning, rollback strategy, and hypercare
• Design and build SSO/SAML/OIDC integrations across the enterprise application portfolio; architect multi-tenant deployment (separate US/EU tenants) to meet regional data requirements
• Architect lifecycle management and provisioning workflows (HR-driven joiner/mover/leaver), including SCIM integrations
• Define and implement MFA, adaptive authentication, and device assurance policies aligned to a zero-trust roadmap
• Serve as technical counterpart to the implementation partner: review designs, challenge assumptions, hold delivery quality to standard
• Maintain and operate the Okta environment post-cutover: policy tuning, integration onboarding, incident support, and operational runbooks
• Produce audit-ready documentation for an ISO 27001 / TISAX-aligned control environment
• Contribute to the design and build of a custom identity orchestration layer (Databricks or equivalent): attribute-driven provisioning, ABAC policy models, JIT privileged access, anomaly detection, automated deprovisioning, and audit/recertification capabilities
• Support integration of identity and authorization event logs into the cybersecurity SIEM

• 7+ years in identity and access management, with 3+ years hands-on Okta experience building, deploying, and maintaining Okta Workforce Identity Cloud environments
• At least one completed enterprise migration from Entra ID / Azure AD to Okta as architect or technical lead
• Deep expertise in SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM, and directory integration (AD/Entra ID hybrid scenarios)
• Experience operating and administering Okta in production: policy management, app integrations, lifecycle workflows, troubleshooting
• Experience designing MFA and adaptive access policies at enterprise scale
• Strong documentation skills; able to produce audit-ready artifacts
• Proven ability to work alongside system integrators while retaining architectural ownership
• Preferred Qualifications
• Okta Certified Consultant or Okta Certified Architect
• Experience building custom identity automation or governance tooling using Python/SQL, event-driven pipelines, and APIs
• Working knowledge of data platforms (Databricks, Spark, or comparable) for event ingestion and processing
• Experience with ABAC/policy-based authorization models and JIT/ephemeral privileged access patterns in AWS
• SIEM integration experience (log normalization, detection engineering for identity signals)
• Familiarity with IGA platforms, PAM solutions, and enterprise password managers
• Experience in regulated or automotive environments (TISAX, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53)

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities