Jeremiah Cargill
Global Identity Architect | Okta SME | Azure Identity
Georgetown, TX | 512-676-0060 | jeremiahcargill@gmail.com | GitHub: jeremiah9980
Professional Summary
Enterprise architect and senior systems engineer with 20+ years of experience designing secure, scalable enterprise platforms across identity, infrastructure, cloud, automation, and operations. Strong background in Okta-centered identity strategy, SSO and MFA design, federation, workflow-based automation, Azure-aligned identity integration, and scripting-driven operational improvement. Known for translating complex access, security, and business requirements into practical identity architectures that improve user experience, strengthen governance, and reduce administrative friction.
Core Competencies
Okta Identity Architecture - Enterprise SSO, MFA strategy, sign-on policy design, application onboarding, and access architecture.
Federation & Authentication - SAML, OIDC, centralized authentication strategy, secure access patterns, and user experience optimization.
Identity Automation - Okta Workflows, criteria-based automation, lifecycle process improvement, and reduction of repetitive administrative work.
Azure Identity Alignment - Azure-connected identity patterns, hybrid access models, and identity-aware enterprise integrations.
Lifecycle Management - Joiner / mover / leaver logic, role and group-based access, provisioning alignment, and policy enforcement.
Scripting & Integration - PowerShell, Python, REST API integration, workflow orchestration, and operational automation.
Enterprise Governance - Access standards, control alignment, supportability, documentation, and audit readiness.
Cross-Functional Architecture - Bridging identity, infrastructure, cloud services, and business requirements into implementable solutions.
Technical & Functional Skills
Identity & Access: Okta, SSO, MFA, SAML, OIDC, conditional access concepts, role-based access control, identity lifecycle management
Automation & Scripting: Okta Workflows, PowerShell, Python, REST API integration, workflow automation, event-driven operational processes
Cloud & Directory Services: Azure, Active Directory, hybrid identity patterns, enterprise application integration
Enterprise Platforms: VMware, Windows Server, Linux, Azure DevOps, Terraform, cloud-connected infrastructure, technical documentation
Operational Strengths: Architecture planning, standards, supportability, stakeholder alignment, integration troubleshooting, audit readiness
Professional Experience
Senior Systems Engineer | Texas Mutual Insurance
2025 - Present
- Support and design enterprise technology solutions across infrastructure, access, automation, and platform operations in a highly integrated environment.
- Work with identity-related platforms and services including Okta, Active Directory, DNS, Adaxes, Secret Server, and certificate lifecycle automation.
- Develop scripting and workflow-driven solutions that improve consistency, reduce manual effort, and strengthen operational control.
- Contribute architecture thinking across systems, access models, and enterprise integrations to support secure, scalable, and supportable platforms.
Senior Systems Administrator | SAM - Surveying and Mapping
2024 - 2025
- Supported enterprise server and storage environments with focus on performance, reliability, and scalable operations.
- Provided expert technical support and consultation across technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
- Contributed to project delivery, operational process improvement, and systems governance in a large enterprise setting.
Senior Network Systems Engineer / Technical Director | Riverfront Technology Consulting Group
2019 - 2024
- Architected enterprise environments where centralized identity, secure authentication, policy-based access, and workflow alignment were critical to business operations.
- Worked directly with enterprise clients and internal teams to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions across infrastructure, cloud, and access-aware environments.
- Built automation solutions and technical workflows that improved operational efficiency and reduced repetitive administrative overhead.
- Contributed at both technical leadership and hands-on engineering levels across multi-system enterprise ecosystems.
DevOps Engineer | Apex Systems / TRS
2018 - 2019
- Built and supported automation-driven enterprise platforms with strong focus on secure operations, deployment consistency, and systems supportability.
- Worked across Microsoft and Red Hat ecosystems in collaboration with developers, DBAs, QA, and operations teams.
IT Architect / IT Director / CIS Manager | Charta Group / Austin Foam Plastics
2002 - 2019
- Led enterprise architecture, infrastructure, networking, and operational systems across multi-site business environments.
- Built practical, cost-effective solutions spanning servers, networking, virtualization, automation, security, and business-critical support systems.
- Directed standards, vendors, budgets, and staff development while remaining hands-on in core engineering efforts.
Selected Identity-Aligned Highlights
- Identity-Aware Architecture: Supported environments where centralized authentication, access control, and integrated identity platforms were essential to secure operations.
- Okta & Access Integration: Worked with Okta-connected environments and access-related systems to improve authentication experience, consistency, and control.
- Workflow & Automation: Built scripting and automation patterns that reduced manual administrative effort and improved repeatability across enterprise operations.
- Hybrid Enterprise Understanding: Brought infrastructure, cloud, and operational perspective to identity-related decisions, improving real-world implementability.
- Architecture + Execution: Able to define strategic direction while also working close to the systems, integrations, and troubleshooting that make identity platforms succeed.
Education & Professional Development
Associate Degree, IT Network Administration - Micro-Computer Technical Institute
Training / Professional Development: Okta, Azure, AWS, VMware, enterprise automation, cloud engineering, networking, backup, monitoring, and systems administration