Remote Okta Administration

JOB TITLE: Remote Okta Administration JOB LOCATION: Remote WAGE RANGE*: $55hr to $60hr JOB NUMBER: 26-00425 REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 3+ years of hands on Okta administration experience in a large enterprise Configuring and maintaining Okta tenants, managing lifecycle automation, supporting SSO and MFA integrations, and ensuring adherence to governance, compliance, and architectural standards. Strong knowledge of SSO, MFA, SAML, OIDC, OAuth, and SCIM JOB DESCRIPTION This role manages a high-volume environment with thousands of users, diverse identity types, and a broad portfolio of integrated applications. The administrator ensures reliable authentication, seamless user experiences, and strong security controls across the enterprise. Success in this role requires deep expertise in Okta administration, strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. The administrator plays a critical part in safeguarding enterprise assets, enabling frictionless access, and supporting the organization's broader IAM strategy. Key Responsibilities Configuring and maintaining Okta tenants, managing lifecycle automation, supporting SSO and MFA integrations, and ensuring adherence to governance, compliance, and architectural standards. The role partners closely with security, application owners, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to deliver stable operations, troubleshoot complex identity issues, and support ongoing modernization efforts. Platform Administration Manage and maintain Okta tenants, including configuration, policies, and platform settings Administer SSO, MFA, and adaptive authentication policies across thousands of users Oversee user lifecycle management, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and group automation Maintain and optimize directory integrations (AD, LDAP, HRIS, etc.) Monitor platform health, performance, and capacity Application & Integration Management Configure and maintain SAML, OIDC, and OAuth integrations for enterprise applications Support SCIM provisioning and application onboarding processes Troubleshoot complex authentication and authorization issues Partner with application owners to ensure secure and reliable integrations Security & Compliance Enforce identity governance standards, access policies, and compliance requirements Support audits, access reviews, and reporting activities Maintain strong controls around privileged access and administrative roles Operations & Support Provide Tier 2/3 support for identity related incidents and service requests Maintain documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures Participate in on call rotation for critical IAM services Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization Support IAM modernization initiatives and platform enhancements Collaborate with architects and security teams on roadmap planning Technical Skills 3+ years of hands on Okta administration experience in a large enterprise Strong knowledge of SSO, MFA, SAML, OIDC, OAuth, and SCIM Experience with lifecycle management, group rules, and directory integrations Familiarity with identity governance, RBAC, and access policy design Understanding of security best practices and regulatory frameworks Preferred Skills Experience with Okta Workflows or automation tools Basic scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash) Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS) Knowledge of ITIL processes and service management Preferred Certifications Okta Certified Administrator Okta Certified Developer Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities • While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion. Remote Skills: Access Control, Administrative Skills, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Application Integration, Applications Security, Architectural Services, Authentication, Automation, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Continuous Improvement, Documentation, Federal Laws and Regulations, HRIS/HRMS, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Identify Issues, LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, OAuth, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Process Improvement, Process Management, Product Lifecycle, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Architecture, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On (SSO), State Laws and Regulations, Systems Administration/Management, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Windows PowerShell About the Company: The Computer Merchant, LTD. About TCM If you would like to… • Develop your skills • Improve your earnings potential • Gain greater control over your career The Computer Merchant, Ltd. (TCM) has provided Information Technology Solutions and enterprise staffing services to Fortune 1000, mid to small sized corporations, as well as Federal, state, and local governments for over 30 years. At The Computer Merchant (TCM), we are committed to your professional and financial success. We'll evaluate your background, experience and qualifications, and then recommend contract jobs that are the best match for your goals. Fast Facts & Recognition: • 41 year track record of success deploying over 63,000 consultants and core employees in critical positions for Fortune 1000 companies • Access to over 11 million unique consultants nationwide • Centralized and dedicated client delivery team • Supplier Diversity Certification as a Veteran Business Enterprise Company Size: 1,500 to 1,999 employees Industry: Staffing/Employment Agencies Founded: 1980 Website: http://itstaffing.com/ Apply Now Apply Now