IAM Administrator (Okta)
UST · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $90,000 / year
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Manage and maintain IAM systems.
- Handle user access provisioning/deprovisioning.
- Monitor systems for vulnerabilities and risks.
- Conduct access audits and generate reports.
- Collaborate on secure access and incident response.
About the role
IAM Administrator (Okta)
Who we are:
At UST, we help the world’s best organizations grow and succeed through transformation. Bringing together the right talent, tools, and ideas, we work with our client to co-create lasting change. Together, with over 26,000 employees in 25 countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at .
The Opportunity
IAM Administrator(Okta)
Location: Bangalore
Job Description
Technologies: Okta, LDAP, Monitoring Tools (Datadog/Splunk or similar), Service now, JIRA/Confluence
Responsibilities
- Managing and maintaining Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems across the organization.
- Support provisioning and deprovisioning of user access for systems, applications, and data.
- Help define user roles and manage permissions following company policies and compliance requirements.
- Monitor IAM systems for vulnerabilities, risks, and unusual activity.
- Assist in running access audits and generating IAM reports.
- Respond to access-related incidents and support resolution efforts.
- Collaborate with IT, security, and business teams to ensure secure and appropriate access.
- Maintain IAM documentation and support user training on access policies and procedures.
- Support vulnerability assessments and basic penetration testing using tools like Burp Suite.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, FedRAM).
Skills/Qualifications
- 3+ years hands-on experience of IAM concepts like SSO, RBAC, SAML, OAuth, and identity federation.
- Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience with Okta (Required).
- Experience or coursework in DHCP and security frameworks (e.g., NIST).
- Basic networking knowledge (VPN, firewalls, DNS) and authentication protocols.
- Familiarity with system security principles and incident response processes.
- Experience with Burp Suite or similar tools is a plus.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to evolving technologies.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information technology or equivalent
What We Believe
We’re proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning. Since day one, we’ve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone to champion diversity and inclusion and to place people at the centre of everything we do.
- Humility: We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
- Humanity: Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
- Integrity: We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation.
All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
To support and promote the values of UST. Comply with all Company policies and procedures
Key skills/competency
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Okta
- SSO
- RBAC
- SAML
- OAuth
- LDAP
- NIST
- User Provisioning
- Incident Response
Skills & topics
- IAM Administrator
- Okta
- Identity and Access Management
- SSO
- RBAC
- SAML
- OAuth
- LDAP
- NIST
- User Provisioning
- Access Audits
- IT Security
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Bangalore Jobs
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 3+ years of IAM experience, especially your 1+ year with Okta, and specific skills like SSO, RBAC, SAML, and OAuth.
- Showcase Okta expertise: Emphasize any direct experience with Okta, including specific modules or projects, as this is a required skill.
- Address technical skills: Detail your knowledge of security frameworks (NIST), basic networking (VPN, firewalls, DNS), and any experience with tools like Burp Suite.
- Quantify achievements: Whenever possible, use numbers to demonstrate the impact of your work, such as the number of users managed or reduction in security incidents.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss IAM concepts, Okta functionalities, and troubleshooting scenarios.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the required experience with Okta for the IAM Administrator role at UST?
- For the IAM Administrator position at UST, a minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience with Okta is required, in addition to 3+ years of overall IAM experience.
- Does UST require specific certifications for the IAM Administrator role?
- While specific certifications are not explicitly mentioned as required, a Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent is listed. Demonstrating knowledge of security frameworks like NIST is also beneficial.
- What are the key responsibilities of an IAM Administrator at UST?
- Key responsibilities include managing and maintaining IAM systems, user access provisioning/deprovisioning, monitoring for vulnerabilities, conducting access audits, responding to incidents, and collaborating with IT and security teams.
- What is the educational background expected for this IAM Administrator position at UST?
- UST is looking for candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information technology, or an equivalent field for the IAM Administrator role.
- How does UST approach diversity and inclusion for the IAM Administrator role?
- UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. They strive to ensure no one is discriminated against based on age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- What are the 'must-have' technical skills for the IAM Administrator (Okta) position?
- The 'must-have' technical skills include 3+ years of IAM concepts (SSO, RBAC, SAML, OAuth) and a minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience with Okta.
- What are some 'nice-to-have' skills for the IAM Administrator role at UST?
- Experience with tools like Burp Suite for vulnerability assessments and basic penetration testing is considered a plus for this IAM Administrator role.
- What is the work arrangement for the IAM Administrator role at UST in Bangalore?
- Based on the job description listing 'Bangalore' as the location, it is likely an on-site or hybrid role. Specific details on the work arrangement would need to be confirmed directly with the hiring team.