• Systems Engineer (Okta IAM)

    Infinitive Inc (Ashburn, VA)


    About Infinitive:

    Infinitive is a data and AI consultancy that enables its clients to modernize, monetize and operationalize their data to create lasting and substantial value. We possess deep industry and technology expertise to drive and sustain adoption of new capabilities. We match our people and personalities to our clients' culture while bringing the right mix of talent and skills to enable high return on investment.

     

    Infinitive has been named “Best Small Firms to Work For” by Consulting Magazine 7 times most recently in 2024. Infinitive has also been named a Washington Post “Top Workplace”, Washington Business Journal “Best Places to Work”, and Virginia Business “Best Places to Work.”

    Job Summary:

    We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer with strong expertise in Okta Identity and Access Management (IAM) to support enterprise-wide authentication, authorization, and identity lifecycle management initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience integrating Okta with cloud and on-prem systems, designing secure access controls, and supporting IAM operations in a complex enterprise environment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Design, implement, and maintain Okta IAM solutions including SSO, MFA, Lifecycle Management, and Universal Directory.

    + Integrate Okta with cloud and on-prem applications using SAML, OIDC, SCIM, and API-based connectors.

    + Manage user provisioning, deprovisioning, and role-based access control (RBAC) processes through Okta workflows.

    + Configure and maintain secure authentication and authorization policies aligned with security best practices.

    + Collaborate with IT security, application, and infrastructure teams to define access requirements and implement governance controls.

    + Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize IAM system performance and integrations.

    + Maintain detailed documentation of architecture, policies, processes, and procedures.

    + Provide tier-3 support for IAM-related service requests and incidents.

    + Support internal audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments.

    Required Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).

    + 5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering or IT Infrastructure.

    + 3+ years of hands-on experience with Okta Identity Cloud platform.

    + Proficiency with SSO, MFA, SCIM, SAML, OAuth/OIDC, and API integrations.

    + Strong understanding of IAM concepts such as identity lifecycle, RBAC, and access governance.

    + Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash).

    + Knowledge of security best practices, compliance standards (e.g., SOC2, HIPAA, ISO 27001), and IAM audits.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Okta Certified Professional or Okta Certified Administrator.

    + Experience with Active Directory, LDAP, Azure AD, and hybrid identity models.

    + Familiarity with other IAM platforms (e.g., Azure AD B2C, ForgeRock, Ping).

    + Experience in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, or government.

     

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