Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Recorded Future is the world’s most advanced intelligence company, seeking a seasoned security professional to join their team as a Security Engineer specializing in Identity and Access Management (IAM). The role involves acting as the security team's subject matter expert for identity-related matters and driving the secure implementation of IAM solutions while ensuring alignment with Zero Trust principles. Responsibilities • Act as the security team's primary advisor for IAM. Provide security requirements and formal recommendations for changes to the Okta environment proposed by the administration team • Lead access governance initiatives using Okta Identity Governance (OIG). Design and implement automated access requests, reviews, and certification campaigns to ensure privileges are appropriate and auditable • Drive the evolution of our Zero Trust security model, using identity as the core pillar. Design, document, and audit identity-centric security controls for network and application access that align with Zero Trust principles • Define and maintain the security baseline for our Okta platform. Develop and enforce advanced security policies, including adaptive MFA, network zones, and device trust • Proactively identify security risks within our IAM ecosystem. Champion the adoption and secure configuration of advanced Okta security features to mitigate threats • Establish the security requirements for integrating applications into our SSO/MFA platform. Review all new integrations, ensuring secure implementation of protocols like SAML, SCIM, and OIDC • Serve as the IAM subject matter expert during security incidents, helping to investigate and respond to identity-based attacks Skills • Deep technical expertise in the Okta platform and its security features (e.g., Adaptive MFA, API Access Management, ThreatInsight) • Hands-on experience with Okta Identity Governance (OIG), including access certification campaigns and access requests • Demonstrable experience in designing, implementing, or auditing Zero Trust network and application access architectures • Proven experience in a security-focused role, responsible for the governance and oversight of an enterprise IAM platform, including experience with other IAM platforms such as Microsoft Entra • In-depth knowledge of modern authentication protocols such as SAML, SCIM, OAuth, and OpenID Connect (OIDC) and their security implications • Strong collaborative skills and the ability to effectively influence technical teams and stakeholders • Relevant industry certifications, such as Okta Certified Professional/Administrator, CISSP, or a Zero Trust certification • Experience with other Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platforms • Proficiency in a scripting language (e.g., PowerShell, Python) to analyze data or test configurations • Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions (e.g., CyberArk, Keeper, Okta) • Familiarity with cloud identity providers and security concepts in AWS, Azure, or GCP Benefits • Incentive compensation • Equity • Medical • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • 401K Company Overview • Recorded Future provides threat intelligence for proactive cybersecurity and risk management. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Recorded Future has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 4 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job