IAM Architect

• Okta Mastery: In-depth experience with Okta's entire suite of products including Okta Workforce Identity Cloud, Customer Identity Cloud (Auth0), Universal Directory, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Single Sign-On (SSO), Lifecycle Management (Workflows), API Access Management, and Okta Access Gateway.
• Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID) Mastery: Extensive experience with Azure Active Directory (now Microsoft Entra ID), including Azure AD Connect, Conditional Access, Identity Protection, MFA, SSO, B2B collaboration, B2C, Enterprise Applications, and Application Proxy.
• Migration Strategy & Planning: Proven ability to design comprehensive migration strategies from Okta to Azure AD, including phased approaches, risk mitigation, and rollback plans.
• Architecture Design: Ability to architect complex, scalable, and secure identity solutions that integrate Okta and Azure AD, ensuring seamless user experience and data integrity.
• Directory Services: Strong understanding of Active Directory (on-premises), LDAP, and directory synchronization concepts.
• Federation Protocols: Expert knowledge of SAML 2.0, OAuth, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and WS-Federation.
• Security & Compliance: Deep understanding of security policies, regulatory controls (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001), and compliance reporting related to IAM.
• API Management: Experience with API management platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Apigee) for securing and integrating APIs.
• Cloud Architecture: Familiarity with cloud architectures (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and integrating identity solutions within them.

Soft skills/other skills

• Strategic Thinking & Vision: Ability to define and articulate a clear vision for the target identity state and map out the strategic roadmap.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Strong leadership qualities to guide technical teams, provide technical oversight, and mentor junior colleagues.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and presentation skills to interact with C-suite executives, business stakeholders, and technical teams, translating complex technical concepts into business terms.
• Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose complex issues and devise innovative solutions during the migration.
• Decision-Making: Ability to make sound technical decisions under pressure and guide the project in the right direction.
• Negotiation & Influence: Skill in negotiating technical requirements and influencing stakeholders.

Expected Outcome

• We are looking for an Excellent Azure architect having experience in Azure identity solutions and working on migrations from platforms like Okta to Azure AD.

Secondary Skills      

• Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or other scripting languages for automation of migration tasks and post-migration validation.
• DevOps/CI/CD: Understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines in an identity context.
• PKI: Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for certificate-based authentication.
• Networking: Strong understanding of networking concepts (DNS, firewalls, load balancing) as they relate to identity services