Technical Architect (IAM)

TL;DR

Technical Architect (IAM): Designing and implementing secure identity solutions for enterprise customers with an accent on cloud-based IAM architectures, SSO, and complex security protocols. Focus on translating business requirements into actionable technical strategies and providing leadership within professional services delivery teams.

Location: Must be based in the US (specifically Washington, Illinois, California, New York, Texas, or Washington DC).

Salary: $200,000 – $308,000 USD (OTE).

Company

Okta is a leading cloud identity platform provider securing AI and human access for organizations worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead the gathering of business, functional, and technical requirements for identity platform implementations.
• Translate complex business needs into actionable system designs and technical specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight as part of a professional services delivery team.
• Collaborate with customers to document technical requirements and support project planning.
• Conduct periodic customer health-checks and project reviews to ensure high business value.
• Interact with CxOs and high-level executives to drive strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• 8+ years of overall IT/software development and technical architecture experience.
• 3+ years of consulting experience and driving application architecture design.
• 3+ years of experience with IAM architectures (SSO, SAML, OAuth, OIDC, LDAP).
• 3+ years of experience implementing cloud solutions (AWS, Google Apps, Salesforce).
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.

Nice to have

• Okta Certified Technical Architect or Consultant/Developer certifications.
• Knowledge of software development security, cryptography, and API Gateways.
• Experience with cloud/virtualization technologies (VMware, EC2, OpenStack).
• TOGAF or CISSP certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Paid time off (PTO) and parental leave.
• Equity participation where applicable.
• Global community with a focus on social impact and talent development.