Okta & IGA Engineer – Onboarding & BAU Support

We are looking for an experienced Okta & IGA Engineer to support the implementation, onboarding and ongoing operations of enterprise Identity & Access Management (IAM) solutions. The role will be responsible for onboarding applications into Okta, implementing Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), supporting Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) activities, developing automated identity workflows and providing Tier 2/3 operational support for the Okta environment. The successful candidate should have strong hands-on experience with Okta, modern authentication protocols, Active Directory integration, APIs and access governance processes. Key Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end onboarding of SaaS, cloud-native and custom enterprise applications into Okta. • Configure, test and troubleshoot SSO and MFA integrations using SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC). • Implement and support agentless SSO and header-based authentication solutions for legacy applications. • Develop custom validation rules, Okta Inline Hooks and automated identity lifecycle workflows using APIs and programming languages. • Work closely with application owners, infrastructure teams and other stakeholders to gather requirements and support application onboarding throughout the SDLC. • Configure Active Directory service accounts, Service Principal Names (SPNs) and Kerberos-based authentication workflows. • Configure and support Okta Network Zones, Identity Provider routing rules and related access policies. • Execute end-to-end Access Certification Campaigns using Okta Identity Governance (OIG) or integrated IGA platforms. • Define campaign scope, reviewer assignments, remediation workflows and automated access revocation rules. • Support Joiner, Mover and Leaver identity lifecycle processes. • Provide Tier 2/3 operational support for the enterprise Okta environment. • Troubleshoot authentication failures, directory synchronisation issues, token mismatches, federation errors and user access incidents. • Perform root-cause analysis for recurring IAM issues and implement appropriate preventive measures. • Support audit, compliance and security requirements relating to identity and access management. • Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures and application onboarding records. Required Skills & Experience: • 5–7 years of experience designing, implementing and supporting enterprise Identity & Access Management solutions. • Strong hands-on experience administering and supporting Okta in an enterprise environment. • Experience configuring Okta SSO profiles, lifecycle management rules and custom authorization servers. • Strong knowledge of SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC) and modern federation standards. • Hands-on experience with Okta Identity Governance (OIG) or other enterprise IGA platforms. • Experience executing Access Certification / Access Review campaigns, including remediation and automated revocation. • Experience with Active Directory integration, Kerberos, Service Accounts and SPNs. • Experience implementing agentless or gateway-based authentication for legacy applications. • Strong understanding of APIs, JSON payloads, token-based authentication and API middleware. • Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language such as JavaScript/Node.js, Java, Python, C# or Go. • Experience developing integrations using Okta APIs, Inline Hooks or custom authentication workflows. • Strong troubleshooting experience covering authentication, federation, directory synchronisation and identity lifecycle issues. • Experience providing Tier 2/3 operational support for enterprise IAM environments. Qualifications: • Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent. • Relevant Okta certification such as: • Okta Certified Professional • Okta Certified Administrator • Okta Certified Consultant • Okta Certified Developer To apply,simply click the "Apply" button or send your updated profile to recruit@percept-solutions.com EA Licence No.:18S9405 / EA Reg. No.:R1330864 Percept Solutions is expanding and actively seeking talented individuals. We encourage applicants to follow Percept Solutions on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/percept-solutions/ to stay informed about new opportunities and events.