Lead IAM Strategy and Execution - Okta

netPolarity, Inc. (Saicon Consultants, Inc.)

San Jose, CA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Real Estate

Full Time

Duration: 6 months contract to hire (CTH) - W2 role

Location: San Jose, CA

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years in IT with focus on security, identity, or enterprise architecture

• Strong experience with IAM platforms (e.g., Okta, Azure AD, Ping)

• Okta certificate is required

• Strong accountability for outcomes, including delivery timelines, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction

Deep understanding of:

o MFA, passwordless authentication, and biometrics

o Zero Trust architecture

o DMZ and network security models

• Experience working with enterprise-scale application environments

• Proven ability to drive cross-functional technical initiatives

• Experience in security transformation or modernization programs

• Familiarity with ZScaler or similar Zero Trust platforms

• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills

Key Responsibilities

Identity & Access Management (IAM) Strategy and Execution

• Lead implementation and optimization of enterprise IAM solutions (Okta, MFA, passwordless authentication)

• Identify and remediate authentication and access control security gaps

• Drive adoption of phishing-resistant MFA, biometrics, and passwordless authentication

• Proactively identify gaps, risks, and dependencies, and drive resolution without requiring direction

• Continuously adopt latest features and security best practices from Okta into client workflow, reducing friction in authentication workflows

• Drive adoption of Zero Trust principles (e.g., ZScaler or equivalent solutions)

• Partner with security teams to identify high-risk applications and threats

• Ensure secure access for internal users, external users, and M&A integrations

• Coordinate security reviews, audits, and remediation efforts

• Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and best practices

• Drive adoption of new controls through awareness and phased enforcement

• Develop supporting documentation and rollout plans across platforms (mobile, desktop)

• Cross-Functional Collaboration, Facilitate decision-making across architecture, security, and operations stakeholders

• Align technical solutions with business requirements and risk posture

• Provide production support for both internal and external users