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Identity Access Management Programmer and LDAP Administrator
Austin, texas · Information TechnologyASSYST is seeking an Identity Access Management Programmer and LDAP Administrator to support our client project in Austin, TX.
Position will be remote but the program will only allow candidates who are local. (Surrounding area from Austin, TX).
Scope of Work:
Position will be remote but the program will only allow candidates who are local. (Surrounding area from Austin, TX).
Scope of Work:
- Plans, develops, tests, and documents computer programs, applying programming techniques and knowledge of computer systems.
- Evaluates user requests for new or modified programs to determine feasibility, cost, time requirements, system compatibility, and computer capabilities.
- Analyzes and develops specifications for systems like financial or human resource management, clinical research trials, statistical traffic studies, or bridge design.
- Consults with users to identify current operating procedures and clarify program objectives.
- Formulates development plans using methodologies such as structured analysis, design, or object-oriented development.
- Acts as Identity Access Management and LDAP Administrator with extensive experience in IAM/Okta solutions.
- Performs advanced and senior-level computer systems analysis, including planning, budgeting, and automating processes or improving existing systems.
- Coordinates and consults with business partners and management for effective system enhancements and automations.
- Conducts business use case analysis, product/tool integration evaluations, and provides recommended solutions with Okta.
- Designs, configures, develops, integrates, and troubleshoots IAM/Okta solutions, ensuring hands-on technical expertise.
- Automates user onboarding/offboarding for seamless integration between directories and on-prem/cloud applications.
- Documents data flow and deployment architecture diagrams for Okta integrations.
- Collaborates effectively with technical and non-technical teams to ensure smooth implementations.
- Provides technical oversight, quality control, and adherence to best practices throughout deployment lifecycles.
- Implements automation for Okta solution deployments to deliver high-quality software.
- Possesses excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills to identify, track, and resolve technical issues.
- Leads the design, deployment, and operational processes following organizational methodologies and standards.
- Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) tools, processes, and support, including providing leadership to technical and project teams.
- Experience with IBM Security Identity Manager (ITIM/ISIM), IBM Security Access Manager (TAM/ISAM), or similar IAM software.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to gather, correlate, and analyze facts and propose solutions.
- Experience with 24x7 On-call rotations.
- Knowledge of Identity and Access Management and LDAP best practices.
- Experience designing, configuring, and implementing Okta solutions.
- Proficiency with authentication methods such as SAML, OAuth, and OIDC.
- Experience onboarding applications into Okta.
- Expertise in user lifecycle management with Okta, including bulk loads.
- Experience in authentication, authorization, and securing access for applications, devices, and users.
- Integration experience with applications using Okta Gateway.
- Experience migrating users between directories.
- Implementation of Okta integrations for multi-tenant environments.
- Automation experience for Okta solutions using Jenkins or related technologies.
- Implementation of cloud-based solutions leveraging AWS, with expertise in authentication and authorization using Okta, SailPoint, or similar technologies.
- Experience with Federated Identity Manager (TFIM/IFIM), Single Sign-On (ESSO), Tivoli Directory Integrator (TDI), or similar software products.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including public presentations, technical documentation, and reporting.
- Experience with RSA IAM, Oracle IdM, Datapower, Java, JavaScript, or WebSphere (6.0–8.x), and LDAP repositories like AD, eDirectory, and IBM Security Directory Server (TDS/ISDS).
- Project management skills, including the ability to establish goals and objectives.
- Expertise in analyzing and evaluating complex federal and state legislation, program, policy, and operational issues for IAM projects.
- Knowledge of technologies like Java, JavaScript, HTML, JSON, Python, SQL, and Linux.
- Integration of Okta with Single Page Applications (Angular, ReactJS, or similar) using JWT, OAuth, and related standards.
- Experience with configuring J2EE application servers (e.g., WebSphere, JBoss) for robust authorization using Okta and SailPoint.
- Familiarity with IBM Datapower, IBM Security Identity Manager, Security Access Manager, Security Directory Integrator, ITIM Adapters, and IBM Security Directory Server.
- Proficiency with LDAP browsers like LBE, Softerra LDAP Browser, Apache Directory Studio, or similar tools.
- Hands-on experience with Agile Development Methodologies (preferably Scrum).
- Experience with CI/CD methodologies and containerized application deployments.
- Security certifications are highly preferred.