IAM Programmer

Allied Consultants - Austin, TX

Full-time - Senior

Austin, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Allied Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced IAM Programmer to join their technical services team. This role involves planning, developing, testing, and documenting computer programs, particularly focusing on Identity Access Management (IAM) solutions. The IAM Programmer will work closely with business partners to automate processes and improve existing systems, utilizing tools like Okta. The position requires a high level of independence and creativity, with responsibilities that may include leading and directing the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, test, and document computer programs related to IAM.
• Evaluate user requests for new or modified programs and determine feasibility, cost, and compatibility.
• Consult with users to identify current operating procedures and clarify program objectives.
• Formulate plans outlining steps required to develop programs using structured analysis and design or object-oriented development methodologies.
• Perform advanced computer systems analysis work, coordinating planning, budgeting, and analysis of user requirements.
• Work with business partners to automate processing or improve existing systems.
• Implement management and automation of processing or improvement of existing systems.
• Perform business use case analysis and recommend solutions with Okta.
• Conduct hands-on technical design, configuration, development, integrations, and troubleshooting of IAM/Okta solutions.
• Automate Okta solution deployments to deliver high-quality software.
• Implement user onboarding and offboarding processes with seamless communication between directories and applications.
• Document data flow and deployment architecture diagrams for Okta integrations.
• Lead and ensure best practices and methodologies are applied to design, deployment, and operations.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience with Identity and Access Management tools and processes.
• 8+ years of experience with IBM Security Identity Manager (ITIM/ISIM) or similar IAM software.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills to gather, analyze facts, and propose solutions.
• Experience with 24x7 on-call rotation.
• Knowledge of Identity and Access Management and LDAP best practices.
• Experience in designing, configuring, and implementing Okta solutions.
• Experience with authentication methods such as SAML, OAuth, and OIDC.
• Experience with onboarding applications into Okta.
• Experience in implementing user life cycle management with Okta.
• Experience in securing access for applications, devices, and users.
• Experience in integrating applications using Okta Gateway.
• Experience in migrating users between directories.
• Experience in implementing Okta integrations in multi-tenant environments.
• Experience in automating Okta solutions using Jenkins or related technologies.
• Experience in implementing cloud-based solutions leveraging AWS.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Federated Identity Manager (TFIM/IFIM) or Single Sign-On (ESSO).
• Skills in written and oral communication, including public presentations and technical writing.
• Experience with RSA IAM, Oracle IdM, DatapoJava, JavaScript, or WebSphere.
• Project management skills and ability to establish project goals.
• Strong skills in analyzing complex legislation and operations issues related to IAM projects.
• Experience in technologies such as Java, JavaScript, HTML, JSON, Python, SQL, and Linux.
• Experience in integrating Okta with Single Page Applications using JWT and OAuth.
• Experience in configuring Websphere or JBoss for robust authorization using Okta and SailPoint.
• Prior experience with IBM Datapower and related IBM Security products.
• Familiarity with LDAP browsers and similar tools.
• Hands-on experience with Agile Development Methodologies and CI/CD methodologies.
• Security certifications.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (with Allied sharing a percentage of the cost)
• Life insurance
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Cafeteria plan