Okta Architect (WIC, CIC & Identity Governance)

TL;DR

Okta Architect (WIC, CIC & Identity Governance): Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable identity solutions across workforce and customer domains with an accent on IAM/CIAM architectures, governance, and integrations. Focus on architecting Okta WIC/CIC, OIG, OIE, advanced authentication policies, RBAC frameworks, and compliance-aligned solutions for enterprise environments.

Location: USA, Remote

Company

Leading IAM professional services firm recognized by Gartner and KuppingerCole, specializing in end-to-end identity security for North American organizations.

What you will do

• Lead architecture and implementation of Okta WIC and CIC/Auth0 solutions
• Design end-to-end IAM/CIAM architectures including SSO, MFA, lifecycle management, and customer journeys
• Architect Okta Identity Governance (OIG) for access certifications, workflows, and policy enforcement
• Optimize Okta Identity Engine (OIE) with adaptive authentication and advanced policies
• Conduct discovery, define architectures, deliver POCs, and integrate with apps via SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, LDAP, APIs
• Drive automation, scalability, provide leadership, ensure compliance (SOX, ISO, GDPR), and develop documentation

Requirements

• 10+ years in IAM with deep Okta expertise
• Proven experience architecting/implementing Okta WIC, CIC/Auth0, OIG
• Expertise in OIE, authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, LDAP)
• CIAM design (registration, login, social identity, journeys), RBAC, governance
• Hands-on Okta APIs, automation, scripting; Java/JavaScript background
• Knowledge of IAM/IGA tools (SailPoint, CyberArk), compliance (SOX, ISO, GDPR), full SDLC

Nice to have

• Okta certifications (Professional, Administrator, Consultant; Technical Architect preferred)
• Broader IAM/IGA tools (SailPoint IdentityIQ/Now, CyberArk)
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), Zero Trust principles

Culture & Benefits

• People-first culture emphasizing learning, growth, work-life balance
• Advance career through leading digital identity projects across North America
• Respect, inclusion, equal opportunity
• Accommodations for disabilities available

Hiring process

• Preliminary interview with BrightHire for recording, transcription, evaluation
• Fraud prevention and identity verification checks