Identity Engineer - Okta, 12 months Fixed Term Contract

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Where and how you can work

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What you’d be doing in this role

As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that's all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things you'll be working on when you start, but this will likely evolve.

• Design, develop, and implement SSO integrations using Okta across a wide range of enterprise applications (SAML, OIDC, OAuth).

• Build and maintain SCIM integrations for automated provisioning/deprovisioning of user identities.

• Collaborate with security and application teams to define and enforce identity architecture best practices.

• Lead the assessment and integration of third-party SaaS applications into the existing identity management framework.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex authentication, authorization, and provisioning issues.

• Ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulatory requirements related to identity lifecycle management.

• Document system designs, technical flows, and integration configurations.

You're probably a match if

• You bring 5+ years of experience in IAM, especially with Okta, and you're confident working with SSO protocols like SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect

• You’ve built and maintained SCIM and API-based integrations, and you're hands on with tools like JSON and REST

• You’ve configured Okta in enterprise settings and can independently troubleshoot and optimise IAM workflows

• You collaborate well with others and communicate technical ideas clearly, whether you're speaking with engineers or non-technical stakeholders

• You’re comfortable scripting (Python, Workato) to streamline IAM processes

• You’ve used tools like Okta FastPass or AMFA, or you're keen to learn more about IGA platforms - Not required, though experience here would be a great advantage.

If you're a highly motivated Identity Engineer with a passion for Access Management, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today for this exciting opportunity.

About the group

The Information Technology SuperGroup’s vision is to improve the potential of every Canvanaut through world-class technology and service. The SuperGroup consists of Business Platform, Technology Experience and IT Platform.

The Workforce Access Management team, is a pivotal team within the IT Platform Group.

About the team

The Workforce Access Management team aims to radically innovate the foundational infrastructure of our Access Management technology to deliver a secure and frictionless experience for all employees.

This infrastructure powers Identity Lifecycle Management, SaaS onboarding & offboarding, Authentication, Access Control and Authorisation, User Access Reviews & Access Requests.

We’re looking for someone to help continue our investment accelerate our vendor onboarding

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Identity Engineer with deep expertise in Okta, Single Sign-On (SSO), and SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management) integrations. This contract role is ideal for a self-driven expert who can independently solve complex identity challenges, ensure seamless identity federation and provisioning across enterprise systems.

Other stuff to know

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We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you don’t feel like your skills quite match what’s listed above - we still want to hear from you!

Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.