Senior IT Security Engineer (OKTA)

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Join our dynamic team and embark on an exciting journey of innovation and growth as we seek a hard-working and dedicated individual to fill the role of Senior IT Security Engineer (OKTA). If you're eager to be part of a dynamic environment that fosters growth and collaboration, look no further. You will be responsible for crafting, implementing, and maintaining secure identity and access management (IAM) solutions using Okta. Your expertise will play a meaningful role in protecting our organization’s digital assets and ensuring compliance with security standards. . Let's craft the future together!

What will you be doing?

• Design and Implementation: Lead the design and deployment of Okta solutions, ensuring detailed integration with existing applications and infrastructure.
• User Lifecycle Management: Oversee user provisioning and deprovisioning processes, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Implement SSO solutions across various applications using protocols such as SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect. Configure MFA to enhance security measures.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Provide technical support for Okta integrations, addressing issues related to user access, authentication failures, and system performance.
• Security Best Practices: Advocate for security standard methodologies within the IAM framework, ensuring alignment to compliance standards and conducting regular audits of access controls.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest trends in IAM technologies and Okta features. Propose improvement to existing systems to improve efficiency, security, and compliance.
• Documentation and Training: Develop comprehensive documentation for IAM processes and configurations. Provide training to end-users and technical staff on standard processes for using Okta efficiently.

What will you need to be successful?

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology / Computer Science/ Computer Engineering.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current CIAM, CIMP, CIST, CIPA, CIGE or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5+years of Experience in OKTA solutions. Along with installation, integration, and deployment of one of the following IAM products: Okta, SailPoint, Entra ID.
• 3+ years of experience in supporting and understanding of IAM protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect. Identity Governance and Administration, User Provisioning, Access Certification, Identity Analytics, Role-Based Access Control.
• Experience in Privileged Access Management, experience leading projects through the full development lifecycle. Expertise in project management and the ability to communicate security technology issues verbally on both a formal and informal basis.
• Experience with vulnerability management and risk assessment. Knowledge of cyber security standard frameworks such as ISO and NIST. Experience with different cloud computing platforms and cloud security framework.
• Strong communication & organizational skills, ability to multi-task, strong attention to details, excellent problem solving, and follow-up skills required.

You Unlimited.

We believe in crafting the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).

Other reasons why you will love it here!

• Your Future: Major Medical coverage + Policy exclusions and insurance non-medical limit. Educational Assistance.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Privilege Leave, Floater Leave.
• Your Wellbeing: Parents / Parents in Law’s Insurance (Employer Contribution of 8,000/- annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave.
• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
• Extra Perks: Free Cab Transport facility for all employees, One Time Meal provided to all employees as per shift. Night Shift Allowances.

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