Okta Engineer, Senior Consultant
Core
Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Okta-based authentication services for a large, federated U.S. government agency, modernizing identity and access management (IAM) across a complex, multi-tenant environment.
Role type
Senior IC Okta Engineer (IAM)
Builds
Cloud-based authentication platform and identity provider solutions for federal clients
Domain
Cybersecurity / Identity and Access Management (IAM) / U.S. Government
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Okta architecture and deployment, SAML, OIDC, OAuth2, SCIM, Okta Identity Governance, scripting (PowerShell, Python), Okta APIs, Okta Workflows, MFA configuration, federal compliance frameworks (FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53), IAM policy development
Preferred skills
Okta certifications (Professional, Administrator, Consultant, Developer), multi-IAM technology integration experience, additional cybersecurity certifications (CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM)
Technologies
Okta, PowerShell, Python, SAML, OIDC, OAuth2, SCIM
Responsibilities
Architect and deploy scalable Okta solutions for authentication, federation, lifecycle management, and identity governance; Design and implement SSO, MFA, and adaptive access policies aligned with federal security standards; Integrate Okta with cloud and on-premise applications, including custom APIs and legacy systems; Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Okta performance and security posture; Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure seamless identity workflows
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC