Identity and Access Management (ISAM) Engineer

FocusKPI is looking for an Identity and Access Management (IAM) professional to join one of our clients, a high-tech SaaS company.

The client's Security Team is seeking a highly skilled engineer with a strong focus on identity and access management to help drive our mission of securing user and workforce authentication at scale. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in solving complex challenges and has a passion for building robust, scalable identity solutions in dynamic engineering environments. The candidate will work hands-on with Okta and Okta Workflows to design and implement secure SSO integrations, manage access policies, and streamline identity automation across the enterprise. Experience with authentication protocols, identity lifecycle management, and SailPoint is essential, as you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of access control and enterprise identity.

Work Location: Remote - anywhere in the US
Duration: 5-month contract
Pay Range: $40/hr to $48/hr

**No C2C resumes are considered**

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain secure identity and access management (IAM) solutions using Okta, Okta Workflows, and SailPoint to support scalable, automated, and auditable identity lifecycle management.
• Lead SSO integration efforts for internal and third-party applications, ensuring secure authentication and seamless user experience across the enterprise.
• Develop and enforce access control policies and governance models to meet security, compliance, and SOX certification requirements.
• Support the onboarding of enterprise applications into Okta, including custom configuration, testing, and rollout to production.
• Enhance and maintain synchronization services between identity sources and downstream systems using SailPoint IdentityNow and directory services.
• Participate in incident response, troubleshooting, and resolution of identity-related issues across infrastructure and application stacks.
• Contribute to the development of documentation, standards, and reusable templates for identity workflows and access reviews.

• Okta Administration – Expertise in Okta platform, including Universal Directory, Okta Workflows, Lifecycle Management, and SSO integrations.SailPoint IdentityNow
• Hands-on experience configuring identity governance, access reviews, provisioning, and policy management
• Authentication Protocols – Strong understanding of SAML, OAuth, OIDC, and MFA.Directory Services
• Proficiency with Active Directory, LDAP, and SCIM.Automation & Scripting
• Ability to build workflows and automations using tools like Okta Workflows, PowerShell, Python, or JavaScript.IAM Architecture
• Knowledge of enterprise identity architectures and zero trust principles.Security & Compliance
• Familiarity with SOX, access certifications, and audit support for IAM environments.
• Application Onboarding – Experience onboarding internal and SaaS applications into Okta or SailPoint with appropriate access controls
• API Integration – Comfort working with REST APIs for system integration and workflow development

• Collaboration – Proven ability to work cross-functionally with IT, security, engineering, and compliance teams
• Problem-Solving – Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to troubleshooting complex identity and access challenges
• Communication – Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Detail-Oriented – Strong focus on accuracy, documentation, and risk awareness in identity workflows and policies
• Adaptability – Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments with shifting priorities
• Initiative – Self-starter mindset with the drive to identify and lead improvements in IAM processes and tools
• Trust & Discretion – Able to work with highly sensitive access and user data with professionalism and confidentiality

• 3+ years of experience in identity and access management (IAM), with direct ownership of Okta and/or SailPoint implementations
• Hands-on experience with Okta Workflows, advanced SSO configurations, and lifecycle management
• Strong working knowledge of SailPoint IdentityNow, including identity governance, role management, and access certifications
• Relevant certifications such as Okta Certified Professional, Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM), CISSP, or Security+ are a plus

**No C2C resumes are considered**


Thank you!

FocusKPI Hiring Team

Founded in 2010, FocusKPI, Inc. (FocusKPI) is a data science and technology firm specializing in predictive analytics practice and methodologies. FocusKPI is a US company headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with an East Coast office in Boston, Massachusetts.

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