SSO Solutions Architect & Integration Specialist

Title: SSO Solutions Architect & Integration Specialist (Okta)

Duration: Full Time

Location: Carrollton, TX (onsite)
As the SSO Solutions Architect & Integration Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our cloud-based SaaS application to incorporate a robust federated single sign-on (SSO) solution. You will be responsible for designing and implementing the SSO solution, providing seamless authentication and authorization experiences for our users. Additionally, you will collaborate with our customers during the onboarding process, guiding them in integrating their identity providers into our Federated SSO solution.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement a scalable and secure single sign-on solution for our cloud-based SaaS application.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including software developers and security teams, to understand system requirements and ensure successful SSO integration.

Conduct thorough assessments of existing authentication mechanisms and propose improvements aligned with industry best practices.

Develop technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, integration guides, and implementation plans, to support the SSO solution's deployment.

Work closely with customers during the onboarding process to understand their identity provider systems and assist in integrating them with our SSO solution.

Troubleshoot and resolve any SSO-related issues during implementation and post-implementation phases.

Stay up to date with the latest advancements in SSO technologies and security standards to ensure continuous improvement of our solution.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills, Competencies:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

3-5 Years proven experience as a Solutions Architect, Security Engineer, or similar role, with a focus on SSO and identity management solutions.

Expertise in designing and implementing SSO solutions using Okta including hands-on experience configuring and customizing to meet specific business requirements.

Strong understanding of SSO protocols and standards such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and JWT.

Proficiency in designing and implementing SSO solutions in cloud environments, preferably with experience in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Knowledge of SSO integration capabilities with various identity providers and service providers.

Familiarity with multi-factor authentication (MFA) and its integration with SSO systems.

Extensive knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms, encryption, and secure communication protocols.

Experience with web application security best practices, including cross-site scripting (XSS), cross-site request forgery (CSRF), and other common vulnerabilities.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as independently.

Familiarity or experience working the financial services and/or retail industries is beneficial.

Desirable Criteria:

Industry certifications related to Federated SSO and security, such as CISSP, SSCP, or AWS Certified Security - Specialty.

Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for seamless integration of SSO solutions.

Experience working in an Agile development environment.

Knowledge of identity federation and directory services (e.g., LDAP, Active Directory).

Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as GDPR.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills