Okta Engineer – Contract
Duration: 9 months
Location: London – hybrid, typically 1–2 days onsite per week
Start: ASAP
Rate: £500 per day, outside IR35
We're supporting a leading organisation seeking a hands-on Okta Engineer to join its Identity team. You'll maintain and improve enterprise identity services, deliver application integrations and automate access management across a hybrid environment.
Key responsibilities
- Configure and maintain Okta SSO integrations using SAML and OpenID Connect.
- Implement automated application provisioning and deprovisioning through SCIM.
- Support and improve joiner, mover and leaver processes.
- Troubleshoot authentication, authorisation, account and access issues.
- Develop automation using PowerShell and Terraform.
- Build operational identity dashboards and analyse Okta and directory data.
- Work closely with application owners, Cyber Security and operational teams.
- Maintain platform configurations, monitoring and technical documentation.
Skills and experience
- Hands-on experience administering and supporting Okta Workforce.
- Strong understanding of SSO, SAML, OIDC, MFA and identity lifecycle management.
- Experience implementing SCIM provisioning.
- Familiarity with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID and Google Workspace.
- Practical PowerShell scripting and Terraform experience.
- Experience building dashboards using BigQuery, Looker Studio or comparable data visualisation tools.
- Proficiency with Google Sheets.
- Understanding of DNS, SSL certificates and Okta security best practices.
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation and stakeholder communication skills.
CyberArk or other Privileged Access Management experience would be beneficial.
Okta Engineer in South Cave employer: Xcede
As a Mobility Engineer/Consultant with us, you'll thrive in a dynamic remote work environment that champions innovation and collaboration. We offer competitive benefits, a strong focus on employee development, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge enterprise solutions that make a real impact. Join our team and be part of a culture that values your expertise and encourages professional growth while ensuring you have the tools and support needed to excel in your role.
