Okta Engineer

Okta Engineer 1099 Contract through End of 2026 | Remote (U.S. only, East Coast preferred) | 3+ Years Okta Experience Overview We're looking for a hands-on Okta Engineer to support identity and access management for an established cybersecurity technology company's growing IT environment. This is a backfill for a long-tenured contractor rolling off the team, and the ideal candidate will step in with minimal ramp-up, taking ownership of Okta configuration, integrations, and troubleshooting from day one. Key Responsibilities Automate and manage user onboarding, offboarding, provisioning, and group assignments across systems Configure and enforce Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and adaptive access policies to secure enterprise data Integrate enterprise applications using SAML, OAuth, and OIDC, and sync Okta with directory services and source-of-truth systems (e.g., Workday) Resolve authentication failures, identity-related access issues, token errors, and system connectivity glitches Build streamlined workflows using Okta Workflows and REST APIs to automate routine IAM processes Document configuration decisions and changes clearly, so others can understand the "how" and "why" without direct hand-holding Required Qualifications 3+ years of hands-on Okta administration/engineering experience Demonstrated experience with SSO, MFA, and adaptive access policy configuration Experience integrating applications via SAML, OAuth, and OIDC Ability to work independently and clearly document technical decisions and changes Based in the United States (no international candidates) Nice-to-Have Qualifications Experience with Google Workspace environments Experience supporting an Active Directory-to-cloud-identity migration Familiarity with Slack, GitHub, and Atlassian tools (Confluence, Jira) East Coast time zone alignment Tools & Environment Okta, Google Workspace, Slack, GitHub, Atlassian (Confluence, Jira), REST APIs, Okta Workflows Ideal Candidate Profile You're technically confident and self-sufficient - you've configured Okta policies before and can explain the reasoning behind them without someone walking you through it. You're comfortable owning your work independently, whether that means staying heads-down on technical execution or speaking directly with stakeholders when needed. Communication style is flexible; technical depth and follow-through are what matter most.