Identity Solutions Architect

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Identity Solutions Architect to join our team in Sydney, Australia. As an Identity Solutions Architect, you will play a crucial role in driving the technical execution of our Identity Security & Agentic Identity portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect the technical blueprints and deployment strategies for Okta's premier identity security offerings across both our workforce and developer platforms
• Define secure authentication and authorization patterns for AI Agent & Agentic Identity Security
• Design token exchange patterns, security gateways, and implement the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to secure agent-to-data interactions
• Deploy Identity Threat Protection (ITP) for continuous risk evaluation and Identity Security Posture Management (ISPM) to eliminate hidden vulnerabilities across human and machine identities
• Design and enforce modern access governance, including automated lifecycle management, self-service access request workflows, and continuous access certification using Okta Identity Governance
• Architect secure, just-in-time (JIT) access to critical infrastructure, managing secrets, and securing privileged sessions using Okta Privileged Access

Requirements

• 8+ years of overall IT/software development and technical architecture experience, with 3+ years specifically focused on IAM/Security Architecture
• Proven track record of securing non-human identities (NHIs) or machine-to-machine infrastructure in production
• Demonstrated experience deploying Identity Governance (IGA) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions
• Knowledge of core protocols: OAuth2/OIDC, SAML, mTLS, JWT, and Model Context Protocol (MCP)
• Strong technical understanding of modern identity threat vectors
• Ability to author clear Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) and confidently influence at the VP/CTO level
• Elite verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Work-life balance and flexible working hours
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance