Experienced Senior Okta Engineer

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Candidate must be a US (green cards are not accepted) and able to obtain a public trust clearance

Position Summary: As a Senior Okta Engineer, you will be responsible for configuring, customizing, integrating, deploying, administrating, and supporting Okta tenants in client production environments. You will play a crucial role in implementing and Access Governance solutions that provide advanced authentication services and ensure secure information distribution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, integrate, and deploy Okta solutions in client environments.
• Implement authentication services such as password less authentication leveraging PIV/CAC/Smartcard technologies.
• Develop technical architectures for integrating management, access management, and access governance solutions into client infrastructure and applications.
• Work closely with Tech Lead and client on architecture and strategy on Okta solution.
• Mentor and coach mid-level Okta engineers on best practices and techniques.
• Document configuration and build procedures.
• Utilize programming such as Java, JavaScript, JSP/Servlets, and SQL.
• Utilize Oktas capabilities such as workflow and SSO to enable authentication and authorization services.
• Enable federal, state, local, and higher education clients to protect against digital risks using IAM programs.
• Provide appropriate access to applications, systems, and data with advanced authentication mechanisms.
• Oversee privileged access management to ensure the security of sensitive resources.
• Adapt to changing priorities and multitask to achieve goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with a distributed team, often communicating virtually to support IAM applications.
• Develop integrated architecture for device and user authentication, leveraging Azure AD, Intune, and Okta.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required
• A least 8+ years of experience with analyzing, designing, integrating, developing and deploying for Okta, Ping, or ForgeRock solutions
• Familiar with SCIM, SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, FIDO Specs, biometrics, PIV/CAC/Smartcard authentication
• Experience working with cloud infrastructures, such as AWS, Azure or GCP
• Proficiency in programming including REST API, AWS, Jenkins, Java, JavaScript, JSP/Servlets, and SQL
• Maintain Okta certification (Okta Certified Professional, Okta Certified Administrator or Okta Certified Consultant).
• Proficiency in & Access Governance, access control, and access request processes
• Technical architecture experience integrating and access management solutions into client infrastructure
• Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work independently and remotely, while maintaining strong communication with the team in Rosslyn, VA and Washington, DC.

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