Identity & Access Management Architect

Job Title: Identity & Access Management Architect
Pay rate: $78.19 - $103.41/hr.
Location: Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid)
Zip Code: 94304
Duration: 6 Months
Start Date: Right Away
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International travel will be required to Serbia

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $78.19 - $103.41/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Job Summary
We are seeking a hands-on IAM Architect to lead our enterprise workforce identity migration from Microsoft Entra ID to Okta (~1,800 users), targeting a federation cutover in Q3 2026. You will own the migration architecture end-to-end ? federation design, app integrations, cutover, and stabilization ? working alongside our internal Enterprise Cybersecurity team and an external implementation partner. Beyond the migration, you'll help build and operate our identity ecosystem, with the opportunity to contribute to a custom identity orchestration and governance platform. This is a 6-month contract with strong potential for conversion to a full-time role.

Key Responsibilities
Okta Migration & IAM Operations (core)
* Lead technical architecture for the Entra ID to Okta workforce identity migration: federation design, app integration sequencing, cutover planning, rollback strategy, and hypercare
* Design and build SSO/SAML/OIDC integrations across the enterprise application portfolio; architect multi-tenant deployment (separate US/EU tenants) to meet regional data requirements
* Architect lifecycle management and provisioning workflows (HR-driven joiner/mover/leaver), including SCIM integrations
* Define and implement MFA, adaptive authentication, and device assurance policies aligned to a zero-trust roadmap
* Serve as technical counterpart to the implementation partner: review designs, challenge assumptions, hold delivery quality to standard
* Maintain and operate the Okta environment post-cutover: policy tuning, integration onboarding, incident support, and operational runbooks
* Produce audit-ready documentation for an ISO 27001 / TISAX-aligned control environment
Identity Orchestration & Governance (secondary)
* Contribute to the design and build of a custom identity orchestration layer (Databricks or equivalent): attribute-driven provisioning, ABAC policy models, JIT privileged access, anomaly detection, automated deprovisioning, and audit/recertification capabilities
* Support integration of identity and authorization event logs into the cybersecurity SIEM

Required Qualifications
* 7+ years in identity and access management, with 3+ years hands-on Okta experience building, deploying, and maintaining Okta Workforce Identity Cloud environments
* At least one completed enterprise migration from Entra ID / Azure AD to Okta as architect or technical lead
* Deep expertise in SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM, and directory integration (AD/Entra ID hybrid scenarios)
* Experience operating and administering Okta in production: policy management, app integrations, lifecycle workflows, troubleshooting
* Experience designing MFA and adaptive access policies at enterprise scale
* Strong documentation skills; able to produce audit-ready artifacts
* Proven ability to work alongside system integrators while retaining architectural ownership

Preferred Qualifications
* Okta Certified Consultant or Okta Certified Architect
* Experience building custom identity automation or governance tooling using Python/SQL, event-driven pipelines, and APIs
* Working knowledge of data platforms (Databricks, Spark, or comparable) for event ingestion and processing
* Experience with ABAC/policy-based authorization models and JIT/ephemeral privileged access patterns in AWS
* SIEM integration experience (log normalization, detection engineering for identity signals)
* Familiarity with IGA platforms, PAM solutions, and enterprise password managers
* Experience in regulated or automotive environments (TISAX, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53)

Engagement Details
* Start date: ASAP; interviews conducted on a rolling basis
* Reports to: Senior Manager, Enterprise Cybersecurity
* Contract-to-hire: strong performers will be considered for a full-time Identity Engineering role at the conclusion of the initial term

Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com