Principal Security Engineer / Architect CIAM (Okta / Auth0) & Applied AI Security

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, and with the ability to apply AI-driven security practices. 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, and AI-augmented 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.

• Leverage AI/ML for identity anomaly detection, fraud prevention, adaptive authentication, and continuous risk scoring.

• Translate business requirements into modern, best-practice identity architectures that incorporate AI where appropriate.

• 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.

• Experience integrating AI-driven tools for identity governance, adaptive MFA, or behavioral analytics.

• 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.

• Knowledge of AI governance, model explainability, and ethical AI in security contexts.

• Strong documentation and presentation skills for architecture recommendations.