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Role: Okta Lead Engineer

Location: Oakland, CA

Type: Contract

Job Description:

About This Position

The role focuses on leading identity and access management (IAM) transitions, specifically migrating from Okta to a new Identity Provider (IDP), consolidating applications, managing data migrations, and overseeing decommissioning of legacy systems. The candidate will ensure successful migrations through robust validation practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the transition of applications/services from Okta to a new IDP.
• Manage the consolidation of applications/services between services, including data migration from applications.
• Oversee the decommissioning of applications/services replaced by client specific solutions.
• Establish and execute validation principles to ensure successful migrations.

Technical Skills :

• Comprehensive understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles and best practices.
• Deep proficiency in Okta's Identity Engine platform (features, functionality, integration).
• Strong expertise in IDP protocols: SSO, SAML, OIDC, JIT, SCIM (understanding appropriate use cases).
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.

Analytical Skills:

• Exceptional problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues effectively.
• Strong attention to detail in requirements gathering and solution validation.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder interaction across all levels.
• Proven ability to create clear, concise documentation and reports.

Project Management Skills:

• Strong organizational skills for managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledgeable with Agile Scrum methodologies

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