Okta CIC Senior Technical Consultant

Job Title: Okta CIC/Auth0 Senior Technical Consultant Job Type: Contract Client: Leading Okta Partner Project: Implementation for a Top 5 Financial Services Provider About the Role We are seeking a Certified Okta Customer Identity Cloud (CIC) / Auth0 Senior Technical Consultant for a contract role with a premier Okta partner. This role will focus on designing and implementing Okta CIC and Auth0 solutions for a leading financial services provider. The ideal candidate will bring proven technical expertise, Okta CIC certification , and a track record of delivering scalable, secure identity solutions in complex enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Solution Design and Implementation: Architect, configure, and deploy Okta CIC/Auth0 solutions for customer identity management across financial applications and services. Implement advanced authentication and authorization flows, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and adaptive access policies. Integration and Customization: Integrate Okta/Auth0 with enterprise applications, APIs, and legacy systems to support seamless identity and access management. Utilize Okta/Auth0 SDKs, APIs, and Rules for customized authentication flows and optimized user experiences. Security and Compliance: Design solutions that meet financial industry security standards and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, SOC 2, GDPR). Implement secure token exchange, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, and role-based access controls (RBAC). Collaboration and Technical Leadership: Collaborate with client stakeholders, including IT, security, and business teams, to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions. Provide technical leadership, expertise, and guidance throughout the implementation lifecycle. Support and Optimization: Troubleshoot and resolve issues during implementation and post go-live support. Optimize Okta/Auth0 configurations for performance, scalability, and security. Key Qualifications Certifications: Mandatory: Okta Customer Identity Cloud (CIC) Certification Experience: 8 years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), with at least 3 years of hands-on experience implementing Okta CIC/Auth0 solutions . Previous experience deploying Okta/Auth0 for large-scale financial services enterprises is highly preferred. Technical Skills: Expertise in implementing SSO, MFA, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, and token-based authentication. Proficiency with Okta/Auth0 APIs, SDKs, Rules, and Hooks for advanced customizations. Hands-on programming experience with JavaScript, Node.js, or Python for identity workflows. Experience integrating IAM solutions in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of security, privacy, and compliance requirements in the financial services industry (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR). Desired Skills and Experience Key Qualifications Certifications: Mandatory: Okta Customer Identity Cloud (CIC) Certification Experience: 8 years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), with at least 3 years of hands-on experience implementing Okta CIC/Auth0 solutions. Previous experience deploying Okta/Auth0 for large-scale financial services enterprises is highly preferred. Technical Skills: Expertise in implementing SSO, MFA, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, and token-based authentication. Proficiency with Okta/Auth0 APIs, SDKs, Rules, and Hooks for advanced customizations. Hands-on programming experience with JavaScript, Node.js, or Python for identity workflows. Experience integrating IAM solutions in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of security, privacy, and compliance requirements in the financial services industry (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR).