Staff IAM Engineer (Okta)

TL;DR

Staff IAM Engineer (Okta): Designing and evolving the enterprise identity strategy and Okta environment with an accent on scalable access governance and lifecycle automation. Focus on implementing zero trust principles, automating joiner/mover/leaver workflows, and ensuring security compliance across SaaS and cloud systems.

Location: Hybrid in Boston, MA (must visit office 2 days a week)

Salary: $135,900 – $199,300

Company

hirify.global is a high-tech home security company dedicated to protecting homes through a culture of collaboration and innovation.

What you will do

• Own and evolve the Okta environment and overarching enterprise identity strategy.
• Design and enforce RBAC and least-privilege principles across the application and infrastructure landscape.
• Build Okta Workflows to automate provisioning, deprovisioning, and access reviews for SaaS and cloud systems.
• Develop a roadmap for IAM maturity, aligning with security objectives and compliance requirements.
• Lead access certification programs and manage integrations between identity systems and HR platforms.
• Support audit and compliance activities for frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Deep hands-on expertise in Okta and experience architecting enterprise IAM programs.
• Strong technical proficiency in SSO (SAML, OIDC/OAuth), MFA, and directory services (AD, LDAP).
• Experience with SCIM-based provisioning and lifecycle management automation.
• Familiarity with PAM solutions and security audit frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Must be based in or able to work hybrid in Boston, MA.

Nice to have

• Okta Certified Professional or Administrator certification.
• Experience with Okta Privileged Access or Okta Identity Governance (OIG).
• Familiarity with IGA platforms such as SailPoint or Saviynt.
• Knowledge of AWS IAM and cloud identity patterns.
• Scripting experience with Python or PowerShell for identity tasks.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven, no-ego culture emphasizing inclusivity and professional growth.
• Comprehensive total rewards package including medical, retirement, and lifestyle benefits.
• Free hirify.global system and professional home monitoring.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for networking and mentorship.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement (3 days remote, 2 days office).