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 ArchitectLocation: Sydney or MelbourneType: 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 QualificationsOkta 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 ResponsibilitiesOwn 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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