Job Type: Contract

Job Category: IT

Job Description

Job Title: Okta Architect

Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite/Hybrid)
Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Okta Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Okta platform architecture, authentication protocols, and cloud identity integrations. This role requires strong technical leadership and the ability to design secure, scalable identity solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement Okta-based IAM solutions including SSO, MFA, lifecycle management, and federation
• Architect identity integrations with cloud and on-prem applications
• Lead Okta tenant design, configuration, and optimization
• Implement authentication and authorization protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC, LDAP, SCIM)
• Integrate Okta with Active Directory, Azure AD, and other directories
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and APIs for identity workflows
• Provide architectural guidance for identity governance and security best practices
• Troubleshoot complex IAM issues and support production environments
• Work closely with security, infrastructure, and application teams
• Document architecture, configurations, and implementation processes

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of IT experience with 4+ years in Identity & Access Management
• Strong hands-on experience with Okta implementation and architecture
• Experience with SSO, MFA, RBAC, and identity lifecycle management
• Expertise in SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SCIM
• Experience integrating Okta with AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Knowledge of Active Directory, LDAP, and directory synchronization
• Experience with REST APIs and scripting (PowerShell, Python, or similar)
• Strong understanding of security and compliance standards

Required Skills