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Okta Administrator
EquipmentShare. Administer Okta users, groups, application assignments, policies, and access changes across business-critical systems .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in administering Okta for user and access management, including SSO, MFA, and compliance with SOX standards. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance access provisioning and lifecycle processes.
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Okta AdministrationAccess ManagementSAML IntegrationWorkflow AutomationIAM Collaboration
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Hard Skills
Okta Users ManagementAccess ProvisioningRole ChangesSAMLOIDCSCIMAPIsDocumentationChange ControlAccess Reviews
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailCollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationDocumentation Discipline
Tools & Technologies
OktaSaaS AdministrationHelpdesk SystemsInfra as Code (IaC)
Certifications & Qualifications
Okta Certified ProfessionalOkta Certified AdministratorSecurity+
Industry Keywords
SOX ComplianceAccess GovernanceUser Access ReviewsOnboardingOffboarding
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Administer Okta users, groups, application assignments, policies, and access changes across business-critical systems
- Support access provisioning, deprovisioning, and role changes for employees, contractors, service accounts, and privileged users
- Assist with Okta application integrations, including SAML, OIDC, SCIM, app assignments, group mapping, and downstream provisioning behavior
- Partner with IAM analysts, Financial Systems engineers, Security, IT, and application owners on SSO, SCIM, lifecycle, and provisioning improvements
- Test, validate, and document Okta integrations, provisioning updates, automations, and access workflows before production rollout
- Execute approved Okta configuration updates according to change control, approval, and documentation standards
- Support SOX-compliant access governance through evidence gathering, access reviews, exception research, and remediation tracking
- Maintain Okta group structures, naming conventions, app ownership, access models, and operational runbooks
- Triage and resolve Okta-related access issues, including app tile access, MFA, group assignment, provisioning failures, and downstream application access
- Identify manual work for improvement through workflow, automation, IaC, better request intake, or clearer ownership
- Coordinate with helpdesk and application support teams on access requests and approvals
- Document Okta tasks, access request patterns, troubleshooting steps, integration notes, and recurring administrative processes
- Provide occasional weekend support for escalated Okta or access-related tickets
Requirements
What you’ll need- Working knowledge of Okta users, groups, app assignments, MFA, SSO concepts, and access lifecycle processes
- Exposure to SAML, OIDC, SCIM, APIs, workflow automation, or Infra as Code (IaC)-managed configuration
- Ability to follow change control and approval procedures
- Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline
- Ability to work across technical and nontechnical teams
- Ability to partner with IAM specialists, engineers, analysts, application owners, auditors, and business stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience will be considered
- At least 2+ years of Okta, IAM, IT systems administration, SaaS administration, helpdesk escalation, or access management experience
- Experience supporting access requests, onboarding/offboarding, permissions cleanup, user access reviews, or audit evidence
- Okta Certified Professional or Administrator preferred; Security+ or other IAM/security certifications are a plus
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer
- Employment contingent on passing a background check; some roles require passing a drug test depending on job responsibilities
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
- Generous PTO + paid holidays
- 401(k) + company match
- Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
- Company events, food truck nights
- 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year
- Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities