Technical Architect (Okta)

Primary (Must have skills)

• To be Screened by TA Team :  Alteast 7 years of experience in Azure AD

Atleast 2-3 years of experience in migrations from Okta to Entra ID (minimimum 1 migration)

Atleast 5 years of experience in designing Azure based identity solution

Okta Mastery : In-depth experience with Okta's entire suite of products including Okta Workforce Identity Cloud, Customer Identity Cloud (Auth0), Universal Directory, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Single Sign-On (SSO), Lifecycle Management (Workflows), API Access Management, and Okta Access Gateway.

Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID) Mastery :  Extensive experience with Azure Active Directory (now Microsoft Entra ID), including Azure AD Connect, Conditional Access, Identity Protection, MFA, SSO, B2B collaboration, B2C, Enterprise Applications, and Application Proxy.

Migration Strategy & Planning : Proven ability to design comprehensive migration strategies from Okta to Azure AD, including phased approaches, risk mitigation, and rollback plans.

Architecture Design :  Ability to architect complex, scalable, and secure identity solutions that integrate Okta and Azure AD, ensuring seamless user experience and data integrity.

Directory Services :  Strong understanding of Active Directory (on-premises), LDAP, and directory synchronization concepts.

Federation Protocols : Expert knowledge of SAML 2.0, OAuth, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and WS-Federation.

Security & Compliance :  Deep understanding of security policies, regulatory controls (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001), and compliance reporting related to IAM.

API Management :  Experience with API management platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Apigee) for securing and integrating APIs.

Cloud Architecture : Familiarity with cloud architectures (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and integrating identity solutions within them

Strategic Thinking & Vision :  Ability to define and articulate a clear vision for the target identity state and map out the strategic roadmap.

Leadership & Mentorship :  Strong leadership qualities to guide technical teams, provide technical oversight, and mentor junior colleagues.

Client & Stakeholder Management :  Excellent communication and presentation skills to interact with C-suite executives, business stakeholders, and technical teams, translating complex technical concepts into business terms.

Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking : Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose complex issues and devise innovative solutions during the migration.

Decision-Making :  Ability to make sound technical decisions under pressure and guide the project in the right direction.

Negotiation & Influence : Skill in negotiating technical requirements and influencing stakeholders

Scripting & Automation :  Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or other scripting languages for automation of migration tasks and post-migration validation.

DevOps / CI / CD :  Understanding of DevOps principles and CI / CD pipelines in an identity context.

PKI :  Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for certificate-based authentication.

Networking :  Strong understanding of networking concepts (DNS, firewalls, load balancing) as they relate to identity services