IAM SSO Platform Engineer

IAM SSO Platform Engineer at Cognizant in Montpelier, Vermont, United States Job Description Practice - CIS - Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services

About Cloud Infrastructure & Security Services:

Cognizant's Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about embracing digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the digital era. Our holistic approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to run the business in a secure environment. Job Summary We are seeking a Senior Okta Security Architect to lead enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) initiatives. This role combines deep Okta expertise with strong communication and collaboration skills to shape company-wide security posture and guide modern authentication strategies. Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future In this role, you will:

• Architect, implement, and support Okta-based IAM solutions
• Define and influence enterprise authentication and MFA policies
• Provide L3 support for complex identity and authentication issues
• Develop SOPs, training material, and conduct knowledge transfer sessions
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors (Okta, security tools)
• Drive adoption of passwordless, zero-trust, and modern authentication technologies What you need to have to be considered
• Strong hands-on experience with

Okta:

• SAML, OAuthOIDC, Desktop & Agentless SSO
• AD & Radius Agents, user sync, policy creation
• Okta Verify, FastPass, MFA, basic Okta Workflows
• Experience with YubiKey and Beyond Identity authenticators
• Knowledge of passwordless auth, FIDO2, WebAuthn, Zero Trust
• Basic networking (TCPIP, ports, DMZ) and directory services (AD, LDAP, RADIUS)
• Familiarity with endpoint & cloud tools (Zscaler, GlobalProtect, AWS WorkSpaces)
• Ability to use Splunk for troubleshooting Nice to

Have:

• Scripting (Python, PowerShell, or Java)
• Automation and basic Linux skills

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Strong cross-team coordination and leadership mindset
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies \#LI-EF1 \#CB \#Ind123 Applications will be accepted until 9 Apr 2026.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $[89,000 - 108,000] depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits:

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-termShort-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. and