Okta Architect

Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ

Pay Rate: $65.00 – 70.00 / hr

Summary

We are looking for a highly experienced Okta Architect with a proven track record of designing and executing end‑to‑end identity migrations at massive scale.

Candidate Submission Requirements

• Candidate’s updated resume
• LinkedIn profile URL
• Basic candidate details
• Confirmation of relevant large‑scale Okta migration experience

Responsibilities

• 10+ years of overall IT/software development experience.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience designing and implementing Okta solutions in large‑scale enterprise environments.
• Proven experience architecting and executing end‑to‑end Okta/identity migrations, preferably involving 8‑10 million users.
• Strong understanding of identity federation and authentication protocols, including SAML, OAuth, OIDC, SCIM, LDAP, and WS‑Federation.
• Hands‑on expertise with Okta Identity Engine (OIE), Okta Identity Governance (OIG), Okta Workflows, Okta APIs and custom integrations.
• Experience working across multi‑cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Strong architecture, solution design, and enterprise integration experience.
• Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to translate complex identity and security requirements into clear business outcomes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline preferred.

Requirements

• Critical requirement: Must have hands‑on experience leading an end‑to‑end migration involving an 8‑10 million user base.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, enterprise‑scale identity transformations from planning through implementation and stabilization.
• Strong architecture, solution design, and enterprise integration experience.
• Excellent communication and executive presence.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Active Okta Certified Consultant
• Okta Certified Developer
• Okta Certified Technical Architect (OCTA)

Skills

• Okta