Okta IAM Engineer

We are looking for Active Directory Architect for our client in Dallas, TX

Job Title: Active Directory Architect

Job Location: Dallas, TX

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview: Architect and modernize Active Directory environments including forests, domains, trusts, DNS, and Group Policy structures. Define and implement security hardening standards, privileged access models, and tiered administration. Lead consolidation, migration, upgrade, and cleanup initiatives for directory services. Provide architectural oversight for disaster recovery, backup, and recovery strategies. Design and govern federation services and secure authentication architectures. Integrate on-premise and cloud applications using modern authentication protocols. Architect and optimize cloud-based identity platforms including tenant design and access governance. Define strategies for identity protection, privileged identity management, and access lifecycle management. Lead hybrid identity integration and automation using APIs and cloud services. Architect endpoint management solutions including device compliance, encryption, patching, and configuration. Integrate endpoint posture with conditional access and zero trust security controls. Define enterprise identity and access management architecture and roadmap. Implement authentication and authorization models including role-based and attribute-based access controls. Ensure compliance with security policies, regulatory standards, and audit requirements. Produce architecture documentation, standards, and design artifacts. Provide technical leadership and act as a subject matter expert for identity and endpoint solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated security and infrastructure solutions.

Requirement/Must Have: Deep expertise in Active Directory, federation services, and cloud identity platforms. Strong knowledge of identity and access management concepts including SSO, MFA, and access governance. Hands-on experience with endpoint management tools and device compliance. Strong understanding of authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and LDAP. 8 12+ years of experience in identity, IAM, directory services, or security architecture roles. Proven experience designing enterprise-scale hybrid identity and endpoint environments. Experience supporting cloud transformation and zero trust initiatives.

Responsibilities: Design and implement enterprise identity and endpoint architecture. Lead modernization and migration initiatives for identity systems. Ensure security, scalability, and resilience of identity platforms. Provide architectural guidance and approve solution designs. Support incident resolution and root cause analysis. Collaborate with security, cloud, and application teams.

Should Have: Experience with privileged access management, identity governance, and customer identity solutions. Knowledge of third-party IAM platforms. Relevant certifications in security, cloud identity, or architecture frameworks.

Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and leadership abilities. Ability to manage complex enterprise environments. Strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities.

Qualification And Education: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications preferred.

For applications and inquiries, contact: hirings@openkyber.com