Okta Engineer

The Amatriot Group

Quantico (VA)

Hybrid

USD 116,000 - 140,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

The Amatriot Group seeks a skilled Okta Engineer to enhance the cybersecurity team. This role is largely telework with on-site requirements at Quantico, VA. Responsibilities include maintaining Okta IAM solutions, ensuring data security, and implementing security policies. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity or equivalent experience, with at least 2 years in Okta. Certifications such as Security+ and Okta certifications are preferred. Salary range is $116,000 to $140,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems Management, or a related field required.
Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with the Okta platform in an enterprise environment.
Must meet 8570 certification requirements at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Maintain the Okta Identity and Access Management platform.
Develop, implement, and enforce security policies for user access.
Provide ongoing operational support and troubleshooting for Okta issues.

Skills

Okta platform expertise

Cybersecurity principles

Zero Trust architecture

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Technical support for SSO

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Okta Identity Management

Azure AD

Job description

Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance REQUIRED, eligible to be upgraded to TS/SCI.

Location: This is primarily a Telework position with a requirement to be onsite at least two (2) days a week or as needed at Quantico Marine Corps Base VA.

Job Type: Full-Time

Target Salary Range*: $116,000 - $140,000.

This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Okta Engineer to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of our Okta Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our organization's data and systems. This role will focus on leveraging the full Okta suite, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Universal Directory, and Lifecycle Management, to enforce our Zero Trust security model and protect our hybrid workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain the Okta Identity and Access Management platform to align with business needs and security policies.
Develop, implement, and enforce security policies for authentication, authorization, MFA, and application access.
Provide ongoing operational support, including monitoring tenant health, performance tuning, and managing Okta agents and integrations.
Act as a subject matter expert for Okta, providing technical support and troubleshooting for SSO, authentication, and user lifecycle issues.
Collaborate with network, security, and application teams to ensure seamless integration of Okta with other security tools, applications (SaaS and on-prem), and identity providers such as Azure AD and SIEM platforms.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for Okta architecture, configurations, and processes. Provide training and mentorship to other team members on Okta best practices.
Stay up-to-date with the latest Okta features, security trends, and industry best practices to continuously improve our security posture.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, in Cybersecurity, Information Systems Management or a related field or an equivalent combination of military service and/or at least five (5) years of significant, relevant work experience.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with the Okta platform in an enterprise environment.
Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, Zero Trust architecture, and Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts.

Certifications

Must meet 8570 certification requirements at the time of hire. IAT Level II (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SCCP or higher tiered 8570 certification.

Preferred Qualifications