Global Identity Architect (US)

MAIN PURPOSE

The Identity Architect will serve as the technical lead for designing, building, and delivering novel and greenfield enterprise identity services as part of M&A lifecycle and other strategic programs. This role is responsible for architecting a secure, scalable, and operationally sound Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, on-premises Active Directory, and identity access governance & automated identity lifecycle management to support the TKO operations for global brands such as UFC, WWE, IMG, OLE, PBR, and more. The architect will ensure seamless integration with cloud platforms, identity providers, and core business systems while maintaining alignment with security, compliance, and operational requirements.

WHY JOIN TKO?

TKO unites three of the most recognizable brands in global sports —UFC, WWE, and PBR —with the premier hospitality brand, OLE, and the world-class broadcast, sports, and events company, IMG, to form a next-generation technology, sports, and entertainment powerhouse. As TKO prepares to separate from Endeavor and build a fresh infrastructure, this is a rare opportunity to engineer core systems at scale in a greenfield environment.

You’ll work with cutting-edge identity, cloud, and infrastructure technologies from Okta and Entra ID and enterprise automation using Workato, Service Now, Workday, and Okta Workflows. The challenges are complex, the expectations are high, and the impact is real.  Your work will support everything from corporate operations to global broadcasts and live events.

If you want to build something that lasts and do it with autonomy and purpose, then TKO is where you want to be.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design and execution of identity services across Okta, Active Directory, and Microsoft Entra ID, supporting the stand-up of TKO’s greenfield IT environment.
• Lead and drive complex cross-enterprise identity migrations as part of M&A or divestiture programs, leveraging tools such as Quest Migration Manager, Quest OnDemand Migration (ODM), BitTitan MigrationWiz, or equivalent platforms to ensure secure, phased transitions across forests, tenants, and domains.
• Architect and deploy secure, scalable directory structures, trust relationships, and authentication flows across on-prem and cloud systems.
• Own configuration and integration of Okta Identity Cloud as the primary identity provider, including SSO, MFA (e.g., Verify + Fastpass), SCIM provisioning, API provisioning, and directory integrations.
• Design and operate Identity Lifecycle Management (ILM) workflows integrated with Workday, ensuring automated joiner/mover/leaver processes are secure, scalable, and auditable.
• Architect, lead, and drive the development of automated identity lifecycle workflows using Workday, Okta Workflows, and Okta Identity Governance, including access certifications and entitlement reviews.
• Design and implement AD forest/domain strategy, including OU structure, GPO hierarchy, DNS, and replication models.
• Manage and maintain Microsoft Entra ID joined devices, with accountability for device compliance, enrollment, and configuration policies via Microsoft Intune.
• Oversee synchronization and federation patterns between Active Directory (AD), Okta, and Entra ID, ensuring high availability and alignment with security and compliance requirements.
• Ensure architectural decisions and implementations meet or exceed identity governance requirements aligned with SOX, PCI DSS, and other relevant compliance standards.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure, Security, and Application teams to ensure frictionless integration with enterprise systems and SaaS platforms.
• Proactively identify risks and blockers in identity architecture or execution, and drive solutions forward.
• Maintain tight alignment with TKO stakeholders and cross-functional delivery teams.
• Occasionally, you may be requested to travel and work long days and weekends during critical change events to support identity orchestration and migration efforts architecturally.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Architectural Leadership: Able to design, articulate, and defend identity architecture decisions across hybrid environments (Okta, AD, Entra ID).
• Extreme Ownership: adopts the leadership philosophy that means taking accountability for failures, setbacks, and results within your sphere of influence, even those caused by others on your team.
• Execution-Focused: Operates with urgency and accountability; drives deliverables forward without constant oversight.
• Cross-Platform Expertise: Strong understanding of identity federation, SCIM provisioning, authentication protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth), and lifecycle automation.
• Analytical Thinking: Able to break down complex technical problems and deliver practical, scalable solutions.
• Documentation Excellence: Produces clear, detailed, and professional HLDs, LLDs, runbooks, and process diagrams.
• Mentorship & Collaboration: Capable of guiding junior engineers and collaborating effectively across infrastructure, security, and application teams.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to influence stakeholders and explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Comfort with Ambiguity: Thrives in environments where direction is still forming and able to bring structure and clarity to grey areas.
• Resilience: Maintains focus and composure under pressure in fast-moving, high-visibility environments.
• Customer Orientation: Keeps business impact front of mind; balances technical excellence with pragmatic execution

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 8+ years of experience in identity and access management, enterprise infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience leading identity architecture and delivery for large-scale, hybrid environments.

Hands-on, expert-level proficiency with:

• Okta Identity Cloud (SSO, MFA, Workflows, Lifecycle Management, Identity Governance)
• Microsoft Active Directory (forest/domain design, GPOs, trusts, replication)
• Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD (hybrid join, conditional access, identity federation)

Desirable project experience:

• Development and operationalization of an automated identity lifecycle management (ILM) processes, using Workday, Okta Workflows, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD, and Identity Governance tools.
• Successful implementation of a greenfield Okta environment, including directory integration, policy configuration, and application onboarding.
• Experience supporting identity and access projects in regulated industries with alignment to compliance frameworks such as SOX, PCI DSS, or NIST.  
• End-to-end participation in enterprise IAM modernization efforts such as privileged access management (PAM), privileged identity management (PIM), and phishing-resistant MFA (e.g., Microsoft Passkey, FastPass, Yubikey, FIDO2).
• Cross-functional leadership in M&A or divestiture-driven identity migrations, including TSA exit planning.

Preferred Certifications:

• Okta Certified Professional / Okta Certified Consultant
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or GIAC certifications (IAM/GRC)
• Training or certification in Zero Trust Architecture, PIM/PAM Design, IAM Governance