As an Okta Architect, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing robust identity solutions for Workforce Identity and Customer Identity (CIAM) environments. This role requires expertise in authentication, authorization, and identity governance, with a focus on scalability, security, and compliance. Architect, design and implement Okta Workforce Identity Cloud and Customer Identity solutions. Develop scalable identity workflows, lifecycle management, and governance processes. Create authentication and authorization strategies aligned with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles. Map Okta authentication policies to NIST SP 800-63 assurance levels and federal compliance requirements. Architect and implement SSO, MFA, and provisioning integrations across SaaS, cloud, and on-premises applications. Design and maintain SCIM integrations and API-based provisioning. Drive automation initiatives using Terraform and GitOps pipelines for efficient Okta configuration management. Implement advanced security measures, including phishing-resistant MFA (e.g., FIDO2, Okta FastPass) and passwordless authentication. Ensure compliance with federal security frameworks, including FedRAMP, FISMA, and other industry standards. Develop risk-based access policies, continuous authentication, and session management strategies. Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for Okta and IAM best practices. Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver secure identity solutions. Support audits, logging, monitoring, and compliance reporting using Okta System Logs and event data.