Okta Engineer

Okta Engineer – Contract

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.
Duration: 9 months
Location: London – hybrid, typically 1–2 days onsite per week
Start: ASAP
Rate: £500 per day, outside IR35

We're supporting a leading organisation seeking a hands-on Okta Engineer to join its Identity team. You'll maintain and improve enterprise identity services, deliver application integrations and automate access management across a hybrid environment.

Key responsibilities
Configure and maintain Okta SSO integrations using SAML and OpenID Connect.
Implement automated application provisioning and deprovisioning through SCIM.
Support and improve joiner, mover and leaver processes.
Troubleshoot authentication, authorisation, account and access issues.
Develop automation using PowerShell and Terraform.
Build operational identity dashboards and analyse Okta and directory data.
Work closely with application owners, Cyber Security and operational teams.
Maintain platform configurations, monitoring and technical documentation.
Skills and experience
Hands-on experience administering and supporting Okta Workforce.
Strong understanding of SSO, SAML, OIDC, MFA and identity lifecycle management.
Experience implementing SCIM provisioning.
Familiarity with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID and Google Workspace.
Practical PowerShell scripting and Terraform experience.
Experience building dashboards using BigQuery, Looker Studio or comparable data visualisation tools.
Proficiency with Google Sheets.
Understanding of DNS, SSL certificates and Okta security best practices.
Strong troubleshooting, documentation and stakeholder communication skills. xehkeey
CyberArk or other Privileged Access Management experience would be beneficial.

Job Details

Company
Xcede
Location
London, UK
Hybrid / Remote Options
Posted