Lead Identity Engineer (Entra ID & Okta)

By Light Professional IT Services LLC

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Lead Identity Engineer provides senior‑level technical leadership across enterprise identity platforms, specializing in Microsoft Entra ID and Okta, in a fully remote capacity. The role blends deep engineering expertise with strong project management skills to drive complex SSO, MFA, lifecycle, and federation initiatives from design through production rollout. The engineer partners with security, application teams, and program leadership to deliver scalable, compliant, and well‑governed identity solutions.

Requirements

• Senior‑level experience with Microsoft Entra ID and Okta, including hands‑on configuration of enterprise apps, policies, workflows, and federation.
• Deep understanding of SAML 2.0, OIDC/OAuth2, SCIM, token flows, and identity lifecycle patterns.
• Proven ability to lead complex identity projects and coordinate cross‑functional teams.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across authentication, authorization, and provisioning systems.
• Experience designing secure, scalable identity architectures in cloud or hybrid environments.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for executives and non‑technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Current Tier 2 Public Trust or the ability to obtain one quickly.
• Experience in regulated or compliance‑driven environments (federal, healthcare, finance).
• Background in ICAM modernization or large‑scale identity migrations.
• Experience with automation (PowerShell, Python, Okta Workflows, Graph API).
• Ability to produce architecture diagrams, integration standards, and engineering playbooks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed