Sr Okta Access Gateway (OAG) Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd

  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • $120,000–$130,000 Per Year

Highlights

Troubleshoot authentication failures, access issues, application integrations, and connectivity problems. Partner with IAM architects, application teams, infrastructure teams, cloud teams, and security stakeholders.

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, IL
Salary$120,000–$130,000 Per Year

Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

Strong understanding of:

Identity & Access Management

  • Okta Access Gateway
  • Okta Workforce Identity Cloud
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Identity Federation
  • Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Adaptive Authentication
  • Lifecycle Management
  • Experience onboarding and supporting enterprise applications using OAG.
  • Experience supporting production environments and resolving complex authentication issues.
  • Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
  • Experience with high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Roles & Responsibilities

Okta Access Gateway Administration

  • Administer, maintain, and support the enterprise Okta Access Gateway (OAG) platform.
  • Configure and onboard applications into Okta Access Gateway.
  • Integrate web-based, legacy, and on-premises applications with modern authentication solutions.
  • Support migration of applications from traditional authentication methods to modern Identity providers.
  • Manage application authentication, authorization, access control, and user access policies.
  • Partner with application teams to define onboarding requirements and implementation approaches.

Identity & Access Management

  • Support authentication and access management solutions leveraging:

o Okta Access Gateway

o Okta Workforce Identity

o Microsoft Entra ID

o SAML

o OAuth

o OpenID Connect (OIDC)

o Kerberos

o LDAP

o Integrated Windows Authentication (IWA)

o MFA

o Adaptive Authentication

  • Troubleshoot authentication, authorization, federation, and SSO issues.
  • Participate in identity modernization and application transformation initiatives.
  • Ensure alignment with Zero Trust and Least Privilege principles.

Application Onboarding & Integration

  • Work directly with application owners to onboard new applications onto Okta Access Gateway.
  • Perform application assessments and determine appropriate authentication patterns.
  • Configure headers, policies, connectors, and access rules required by applications.
  • Validate end-to-end authentication and access flows.
  • Support application rationalization and modernization efforts.

Operational Support & BAU Activities

  • Provide Level 2 and Level 3 support for production incidents and service requests.
  • Troubleshoot authentication failures, access issues, application integrations, and connectivity problems.
  • Analyze logs and system events to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
  • Participate in incident response, problem management, and post-incident reviews.
  • Maintain operational runbooks and support documentation.
  • Support periodic platform maintenance and upgrades.

Platform Resiliency & Availability

  • Ensure high availability and resiliency of Okta Access Gateway infrastructure.

< div>• Monitor platform health, capacity, and performance.

  • Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.
  • Implement backup and recovery procedures.
  • Identify and remediate single points of failure.
  • Support infrastructure hardening and security improvement initiatives.

Security & Compliance

  • Implement and maintain security controls supporting regulatory and audit requirements.
  • Participate in security reviews and remediation activities.
  • Support access certification, privileged access, and entitlement governance processes.
  • Maintain audit evidence and platform documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and policies.

Monitoring & Automation

  • Develop monitoring and alerting capabilities for proactive issue detection.
  • Support integration with enterprise logging and monitoring platforms.
  • Utilize PowerShell, Python, or automation tools to improve operational efficiency.
  • Drive automation of repetitive onboarding and operational processes.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

  • Partner with IAM architects, application teams, infrastructure teams, cloud teams, and security stakeholders.
  • Provide technical consultation and onboarding guidance.
  • Participate in project planning, architecture reviews, and operational readiness assessments.
  • Contribute to platform strategy and roadmap discussions.

TCS Employee Benefits Summary:

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000 a year

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