Cloud Engineer
Randstad Digital Americas · Malvern, PA
- On site
- Contract
- $70,000 / year
- Malvern, PA
Job highlights
- Okta SME with DevOps & Cloud Engineering focus.
- Integrate Okta APIs and scripting via CI/CD.
- Manage global authentication and application onboarding.
- Provide expert technical and troubleshooting support.
- AWS infrastructure automation and incident resolution.
About the role
Cloud Engineer - Okta SME
Randstad Digital Americas is seeking a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the Okta Workforce Identity platform with a strong background in DevOps and Cloud Engineering. This role involves integrating Okta APIs and scripting through CI/CD pipelines for planning, development, and release processes. You will be responsible for Global Authentication Services, including Federations, Okta SSO, and 2-Factor Authentication. Daily tasks include Okta application onboarding, client interactions, and implementation. You will provide expert-level development, technical, and troubleshooting support, maintaining comprehensive technical knowledge of infrastructure platforms, including testing and log analysis. Responsibilities also include production elevations, incident triage and resolution, and evaluating procedures for mitigation. This role requires identifying and implementing solutions for improvement and performance issues, as well as updating and maintaining SOP documentation. On-call and remote support during off-hours may be required.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, and release using Okta APIs and scripting within CI/CD pipelines.
- Manage Global Authentication Services: Federations, Okta SSO, 2-Factor Authentication.
- Perform daily Okta application onboarding and client implementation.
- Provide expert technical and troubleshooting support for infrastructure platforms.
- Conduct production elevations, triage, and resolve incidents effectively.
- Identify and implement solutions for performance improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) documentation.
- Be available for on-call and remote support during off-hours as needed.
Qualifications
- Expert hands-on experience with Okta Workforce Identity Application onboarding and User provisioning.
- Proficiency in authentication protocols such as SAML 2.0, OpenID Connect, and OAuth.
- Expertise in DevOps Cloud Engineering, Okta API, Terraform, and scripting (Python, PowerShell).
- Experience with build & release software management.
- Expert hands-on experience with AWS services including EC2, ELB, EBS, VPC, S3, CloudFormation, IAM, and Lambda.
- Experience with automation for AWS infrastructure provisioning and monitoring.
- Deep understanding of Web applications and APIs (JWT, RESTful APIs, JSON, XML).
- User provisioning using SCIM.
- Expert hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and GITHUB code repository.
- Experience with large program implementation, especially with packaged systems.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Randstad Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Compensation and Benefits
The pay offered will be based on various factors including candidate's education, experience, work location, and specific job duties. Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (based on eligibility).
Key Skills/Competency
- Okta
- Workforce Identity
- DevOps
- Cloud Engineering
- Okta API
- CI/CD
- AWS
- Terraform
- Python
- SAML
Skills & topics
- Cloud Engineer
- Okta
- Workforce Identity
- DevOps
- Cloud Engineering
- Okta API
- CI/CD
- AWS
- Terraform
- Python
- SAML
- OpenID Connect
- OAuth
- SCIM
- GITHUB
- EC2
- IAM
- Lambda
- Troubleshooting
- Incident Resolution
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight Okta, DevOps, AWS, and scripting expertise.
- Showcase API skills: Emphasize Okta API, Terraform, and Python/PowerShell experience.
- Demonstrate AWS knowledge: Detail experience with EC2, VPC, IAM, and automation.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss CI/CD, SAML, and incident resolution.
- Understand Randstad values: Research their commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the core responsibilities of the Cloud Engineer - Okta SME role at Randstad Digital Americas?
- The Cloud Engineer - Okta SME role focuses on managing and integrating the Okta Workforce Identity platform, including application onboarding, user provisioning, and authentication protocols. You'll utilize Okta APIs and scripting within CI/CD pipelines, work with AWS services, and provide expert technical support and incident resolution.
- What specific Okta and authentication expertise is required for this Cloud Engineer position?
- This role requires expert-level hands-on experience with Okta Workforce Identity, including application onboarding and user provisioning. Proficiency in authentication protocols like SAML 2.0, OpenID Connect, and OAuth is essential, along with experience in global authentication services such as Federations and Okta SSO.
- What DevOps and Cloud Engineering skills are needed for the Cloud Engineer - Okta SME job?
- The ideal candidate possesses expert-level skills in DevOps Cloud Engineering, Okta API, Terraform, and scripting languages like Python and PowerShell. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, GITHUB, and automation for AWS infrastructure provisioning is also crucial.
- What AWS services should I be familiar with for this Cloud Engineer role?
- For this position, you should have expert hands-on experience with core AWS services such as EC2, ELB, EBS, VPC, S3, CloudFormation, IAM, and Lambda. Experience in automating AWS infrastructure provisioning and monitoring is also highly valued.
- How does Randstad Digital Americas support diversity and inclusion in its hiring process for the Cloud Engineer position?
- Randstad Digital Americas is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming people of all abilities. They ensure their hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants and encourage those requiring reasonable accommodation to contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
- What is the work arrangement for the Cloud Engineer - Okta SME position?
- The job description indicates that while the primary location is Malvern, Pennsylvania, remote support and on-call duties during off-hours are required, suggesting a hybrid or flexible arrangement with potential for remote work outside of standard hours.
- What kind of technical support is expected from the Cloud Engineer - Okta SME?
- You will provide expert-level development, technical, and troubleshooting support. This includes maintaining technical knowledge of infrastructure platforms, log analysis, production elevations, incident triage, and resolving issues related to Okta and AWS environments.