Principal Security Engineer / Architect – CIAM (Okta / Auth0)

About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned Principal Security Engineer / Architect with deep expertise in Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), specifically Okta and Auth0. This senior consulting role focuses on designing and delivering complex, enterprise-level identity solutions across multi-tenant environments. You will drive architecture decisions, lead migrations, and ensure clients adopt secure, scalable CIAM practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement CIAM solutions leveraging Okta and Auth0 in multi-tenant architectures.
• Lead technical design discussions, define scalable identity models, and secure authentication flows.
• Guide enterprise migrations (Auth0 ⇄ Okta), including JIT provisioning and Okta CIS integrations.
• Develop and customize Auth0 Actions, Forms, and Flows to meet advanced business rules.
• Advise clients on the correct use of OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and SAML across varied contexts.
• Translate business requirements into modern, best-practice identity architectures.
• Mentor teams and provide technical leadership throughout project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years in identity architecture, security engineering, or related roles.
• Proven expertise with Okta and Auth0 in CIAM, authorization flows, and multi-tenant designs.
• Okta CIC certification strongly preferred (or equivalent demonstrable expertise).
• Ability to design, explain, and justify multi-tenant Auth0 architectures from both technical and business perspectives.
• Deep knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, JIT workflows.
• Hands-on experience with Auth0 Actions, Forms, Flows, and extension points.
• Strong consulting presence and communication skills for both technical and executive audiences.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with DevOps pipelines, Terraform, or IaC for CIAM deployments.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2) in identity contexts.
• Strong documentation and presentation skills for architecture recommendations.