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Job Description
We are looking for a Senior IT Engineer — Identity & Access Management to lead secure identity strategy and implementation for a diverse portfolio of organizations in Ada, Michigan. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a senior-level candidate who can guide clients through modern authentication, access control, and identity governance across both cloud and hybrid environments. The role combines hands-on engineering with client partnership, requiring someone who can translate complex IAM concepts into practical security outcomes. You will play a key role in building resilient access frameworks that support compliance, operational efficiency, and long-term scalability.
Responsibilities:
Architect and implement enterprise identity and access solutions centered on Okta for clients operating in regulated and multi-platform environments.
Configure and strengthen Okta capabilities such as directory services, adaptive authentication, lifecycle automation, workflow orchestration, and governance controls.
Integrate identity platforms with Entra ID, Active Directory, JumpCloud, Google Workspace, and other cloud or hybrid systems to create consistent access experiences.
Lead the design and support of SSO and federation solutions using SAML and OAuth standards, including claims design, attribute mapping, token settings, and authentication flow decisions.
Troubleshoot authentication and federation issues by analyzing logs, protocol behavior, and application integration details to resolve complex access problems.
Develop repeatable integration patterns for widely used business applications such as Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Slack, Zoom, Atlassian, GitHub, NetSuite, and similar platforms.
Build and maintain automated joiner, mover, and leaver processes tied to authoritative source systems to improve provisioning accuracy and deprovisioning speed.
Establish role-based access models, least-privilege controls, and access review practices that align with audit and compliance expectations.
Partner directly with clients to assess identity maturity, recommend improvements, and deliver IAM solutions that support business and security objectives.