Job Title: Okta Workforce Consultant
Job Type: Contract
Client: Leading Okta Consulting Partner
Project: Okta Workforce Identity Implementation

About the Role

Our client, a leading Okta consulting partner, is seeking an experienced Okta Workforce Consultant for a contract role focused on Okta Workforce Identity implementations. The consultant will be responsible for deploying and configuring Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Lifecycle Management (LCM) solutions for enterprise clients. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact Okta implementations, driving secure identity and access management solutions in diverse enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

Okta Implementation and Configuration:

Design, implement, and configure Okta Workforce Identity solutions, including SSO, MFA, and LCM.
Deploy advanced authentication and authorization solutions across client applications and systems.
Integrate Okta with enterprise directories, such as Active Directory (AD) and Azure AD, for user provisioning and synchronization.

Solution Design and Customization:

Collaborate with client stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver tailored Okta solutions.
Implement SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and SCIM protocols to enable secure application integrations.
Design and configure Lifecycle Management workflows for automated user onboarding, offboarding, and role-based access control (RBAC).

Security and Compliance:

Implement MFA policies, including Okta Verify, SMS, and FIDO2, to enhance enterprise security.
Align identity solutions with client security standards and compliance requirements (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR).

Technical Support and Optimization:

Provide technical troubleshooting and issue resolution during implementation and post go-live support.
Optimize Okta configurations for performance, scalability, and security.

Collaboration and Documentation:

Work closely with client teams, including IT, security, and business units, to ensure project success.
Document implementation processes, configurations, and best practices for knowledge sharing.

Key Qualifications

Experience:

5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM).
Minimum 2-3 years of hands-on experience implementing Okta Workforce Identity solutions, including SSO, MFA, and LCM.
Proven track record of successful Okta deployments in enterprise environments.

Technical Skills:

Expertise in Okta Workforce Identity components: SSO, MFA, Lifecycle Management, and Directory Integrations.
Strong knowledge of authentication protocols, such as SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and SCIM.
Experience integrating Okta with directories like Active Directory and cloud platforms (Azure AD).
Proficiency in configuring workflows, policies, and custom rules in Okta.

Certifications:

Okta Certified Professional (required).
Okta Certified Administrator or higher (preferred).

Additional Details

Contract Duration: 6-12 months (with potential for extension)
Location: Fully Remote (US-based candidates preferred)
Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Start Date: Immediate