Job ID: JOB_ID_2715
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist with 10-12+ years of experience to join our enterprise technology team in Los Angeles. This is a long-term hybrid role requiring three days onsite per week. The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert in JavaScript and TypeScript, possessing deep technical expertise in modern identity architectures and federation patterns. You will be responsible for transforming our identity landscape, architecting secure solutions, and executing complex integrations independently to move our security posture forward.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement robust OAuth 2.0 and OIDC authentication flows, including advanced patterns like PKCE, authorization code, and client credentials.
- Build, maintain, and optimize integrations with Okta as the primary Customer Identity provider.
- Implement SAML and OIDC inbound and outbound federation with various third-party Identity Providers (IdPs).
- Develop secure token handling mechanisms, refresh strategies, and comprehensive session management protocols.
- Build high-performance authentication services and SDKs using TypeScript and Node.js.
- Implement identity-aware APIs and middleware to ensure secure communication across microservices.
- Create developer-friendly authentication libraries to be utilized by internal engineering teams.
- Collaborate with external partners to define and implement technical identity integration requirements.
- Support brand expansion by designing scalable, multi-tenant identity architectures that support white-label and co-branded experiences.
- Translate complex identity concepts into clear, actionable documentation for both technical partners and non-technical stakeholders.
- Participate in partner onboarding calls and technical reviews to ensure seamless integration.
- Advise on identity patterns for multi-tenant and multi-territory applications to ensure global compliance and security.
- Collaborate with CloudOps and the Security Center of Excellence (CoE) on identity governance and compliance.
- Automate Okta provisioning and configuration tasks via APIs to improve operational efficiency.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines specifically for identity infrastructure.
- Integrate identity-related events with observability platforms for proactive monitoring and alerting.
Technical Requirements
- 10-12+ years of professional experience in IT, with a significant focus on Identity and Access Management.
- Expert-level proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
- Deep hands-on experience with Okta (Customer Identity Cloud/Auth0).
- Strong understanding of security protocols including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and SAML 2.0.
- Experience with Node.js for backend service development.
- Familiarity with multi-tenant architecture and cloud-native security patterns.
- Excellent communication skills for partner-facing technical discussions.
Special Requirements
Visa Independents only; Hybrid (3 days onsite); Long-term contract.
Compensation & Location
Salary: $165,000 – $210,000 per year (Estimated)
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Recruiter / Company – Contact Information
Recruiter / Employer: Intellyk Inc.
Email: shanthiintellyk@gmail.com
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