Ayan Infotech are urgently looking for an OKTA Lead Solution Architect for a long term contract job opportunity in Sydney or Melbourne.
All applicants must have full unrestricted work rights in Australia.
Title: OKTA Lead Solution Architect
Location: Sydney or Melbourne
Type: Contract (6-12 months + long term)
Required Skills and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
* 12+ years of experience in IAM, with at least 3+ years focused on Okta and CIAM.
* Design and implement secure authentication flows including SSO, MFA, passwordless login, and social login.
* Define and enforce identity governance policies including consent management, data privacy, and access control.
* Collaborate with product, engineering, and security teams to align CIAM capabilities with business goals.
* Develop and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, integration guides, and security controls.
* Monitor and optimize performance, availability, and user experience of identity services.
* Stay current with Okta product updates, CIAM trends, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
* Hands-on experience with Okta workflows, APIs, and integration tools.
* Experience with authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect) and secure access control.
* Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments.
* Experience with Oracle Directory Services and LDAP schema.
* Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOX, GDPR).
Preferred Qualifications
* Okta Certified Professional or Architect.
* Experience with other IAM tools (e.g., Oracle Directory Server, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, Microsoft Entra ID).
* Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience in telecom environments or working with service providers.
Key Responsibilities
* Own and lead the architecture of the Okta platform across the enterprise.
* Manage and optimize identity lifecycle processes including provisioning, de-provisioning, access reviews, and role-based access control.
* Drive incident response, root cause analysis, and proactive issue resolution within the IAM domain.
* Integrate Okta with systems such as Active Directory, Azure AD, ServiceNow, Workday, and other SaaS/on-prem applications.
* Define and enforce security policies, authentication flows, and access governance using Okta features like SSO, MFA, and Adaptive Access.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business context, risk posture, and compliance requirements.
* Inspire and mentor IAM engineers, fostering technical growth and leadership.
* Maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, data flows, and integration patterns.
* Stay current with Okta product updates, best practices, and industry trends.
* Communicate effectively with business and technical stakeholders, providing clear reporting and strategic guidance.
Contact: 02 9412 4178 for more details.
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