Okta Services Architect
We are currently looking for an Okta Services Architect to join KeyData Cyber's Architecture and Delivery team! In this role, you will act as a technical authority, leading the design and implementation of enterprise-scale Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions using Okta. You will work closely with customers, stakeholders, and delivery teams to translate business needs into scalable identity strategies, ensuring successful deployments and long-term value realization. This role plays a critical part in shaping customer identity programs and driving high-impact outcomes. If you're passionate about working in an environment where you can experience accelerated growth, development, and high impact, this role could be for you!
Location: United States
Employment Type: Remote, Full time
What You’ll Do:
Lead discovery sessions to gather business, functional, and technical requirements
Design and architect enterprise IAM solutions using Okta
Translate customer requirements into scalable and secure identity architectures
Provide technical leadership in defining Statements of Work (SOW), solution scope, and delivery approach
Develop IAM strategies, standards, and governance frameworks across organizations
Collaborate with Sales and Professional Services teams to support solutioning and pre-sales activities
Guide delivery teams to ensure successful implementation and alignment with architecture
Conduct architecture reviews, customer health checks, and ongoing optimizations
Define best practices for interoperability across multiple IAM and enterprise systems
Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including senior leadership and business teams
Who We’re Looking For:
Mandatory Requirement: Okta Certified Architect / Okta Consultant Certification
8+ years of experience in IT, solution architecture, or software development
4+ years of experience in IAM architecture and design
5+ years of consulting experience working with enterprise customers
Strong experience designing and implementing Okta-based solutions
Deep understanding of IAM concepts including SSO, MFA, RBAC, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP, and Active Directory
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and enterprise integrations
Proven ability to lead discovery workshops and define technical solutions
Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior executives
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to business audiences
Nice-to-Have Skills:
Experience with IAM tools such as Ping, SailPoint, Saviynt, or Microsoft Identity
Knowledge of security architecture, cryptography, and Zero Trust principles
Experience with distributed systems and application architecture design
Programming experience (Java, Python, .NET, Ruby, or similar)
Familiarity with DevOps tools and version control systems (Git, SVN)
TOGAF, CISSP, or similar certifications #LI-AS1