Okta IAM / Identity Integration Engineer

Peraton; United States; Remote; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a highly experienced Okta IAM/Identity Integration Engineer to support the DMDC AMASS program. This role delivers secure, scalable identity and access management services across DoD environments, enabling authentication, authorization, and identity interoperability for critical DoD systems.

This 100% remote position requires deep expertise with Okta Engine, OAuth/OIDC, FIDO2, and federation, and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years with BA/BS, 3 years with MS/MA, 0 years with PhD, 9 years with HS diploma
• Experience configuring and administering Okta Classic Engine or Okta Identity Engine (OIE).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Experience implementing Okta Embedded SDK and designing secure custom authentication flows.
• Strong knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OIDC, PKCE, and related identity protocols.
• Experience implementing FIDO2/WebAuthn for phishing-resistant authentication.
• Experience developing adaptive/risk-based authentication policies.
• Strong background in identity federation and IdP integrations (OIDC, SAML 2.0).
• Experience integrating secure mobile authentication for native iOS and Android.
• Understanding of authentication token lifecycle management.
• Experience designing structured API authorization models using OAuth scopes and claims.
• Experience with identity lifecycle processes, provisioning, and directory synchronization.
• Strong troubleshooting skills related to authentication, federation, and SDK integrations.
• Experience working with REST APIs and tools such as Postman.
• Understanding of NIST 800 SP68

Responsibilities

• Configure, administer, and optimize Okta Identity Engine (OIE) to support DoD enterprise identity workflows.
• Implement and support the Okta Embedded SDK to deliver secure and standardized authentication for partner applications.
• Develop and enhance mobile identity integrations for native iOS and Android platforms supporting DoD mission applications.
• Implement modern identity standards including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and PKCE.
• Configure phishing-resistant authentication methods, including FIDO2/WebAuthn, in alignment with DoD Zero Trust objectives.
• Design and maintain adaptive and risk-based authentication policies.
• Integrate identity federation services (OIDC, SAML 2.0) including external Identity Provider (IdP) connections.
• Manage authentication token lifecycles (JWT, ID, Access, Refresh tokens) across DoD application ecosystems.
• Implement secure API authentication using OAuth scopes, claims, and structured authorization patterns.
• Build identity automation using Okta Workflows and no-code/low-code orchestration tooling.
• Integrate Okta with DoD authoritative data sources and enterprise-level IAM services.
• Support identity lifecycle processes, including provisioning, deprovisioning, profile management, and attribute governance.
• Troubleshoot complex identity, federation, and mobile SDK integration issues across multiproduct DoD environments.
• Utilize REST APIs, Postman, and related tooling for API development, testing, and validation.
• Work with DevSecOps teams to integrate IAM capabilities into CI/CD pipelines supporting DoD modernization.
• Ensure identity implementations comply with DoD RMF, DISA STIGs, NIST SP 800-63, and other Federal cybersecurity mandates.

Skills

Okta/OIE

OAuth 2.0

OIDC

PKCE

FIDO2/WebAuthn

Identity federation

Mobile authentication

Postman

REST APIs

DevSecOps

CI/CD

RMF/NIST

Education

BA/BS

MS/MA

PhD

Tools

Okta Embedded SDK

Postman

Job description

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking a highly experienced Okta IAM/Identity Integration Engineer to support the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) AMASS program. AMASS provides secure, scalable identity and access management services across the Department of Defense, enabling authentication, authorization, and digital identity interoperability for high-visibility DoD systems.

This position is 100% remote.

Responsibilities

• Configure, administer, and optimize Okta Identity Engine (OIE) to support DoD enterprise identity workflows.
• Implement and support the Okta Embedded SDK to deliver secure and standardized authentication for partner applications.
• Develop and enhance mobile identity integrations for native iOS and Android platforms supporting DoD mission applications.
• Implement modern identity standards including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and PKCE.
• Configure phishing-resistant authentication methods, including FIDO2/WebAuthn, in alignment with DoD Zero Trust objectives.
• Design and maintain adaptive and risk-based authentication policies.
• Integrate identity federation services (OIDC, SAML 2.0) including external Identity Provider (IdP) connections.
• Manage authentication token lifecycles (JWT, ID, Access, Refresh tokens) across DoD application ecosystems.
• Implement secure API authentication using OAuth scopes, claims, and structured authorization patterns.
• Build identity automation using Okta Workflows and no-code/low-code orchestration tooling.
• Integrate Okta with DoD authoritative data sources and enterprise-level IAM services.
• Support identity lifecycle processes, including provisioning, deprovisioning, profile management, and attribute governance.
• Troubleshoot complex identity, federation, and mobile SDK integration issues across multiproduct DoD environments.
• Utilize REST APIs, Postman, and related tooling for API development, testing, and validation.
• Work with DevSecOps teams to integrate IAM capabilities into CI/CD pipelines supporting DoD modernization.
• Ensure identity implementations comply with DoD RMF, DISA STIGs, NIST SP 800-63, and other Federal cybersecurity mandates.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 5 years with BA/BS, 3 years with MS/MA, 0 years with PhD, 9 years with HS diploma
• Experience configuring and administering Okta Classic Engine or Okta Identity Engine (OIE).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Experience implementing Okta Embedded SDK and designing secure custom authentication flows.
• Strong knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OIDC, PKCE, and related identity protocols.
• Experience implementing FIDO2/WebAuthn for phishing-resistant authentication.
• Experience developing adaptive/risk-based authentication policies.
• Strong background in identity federation and IdP integrations (OIDC, SAML 2.0).
• Experience integrating secure mobile authentication for native iOS and Android.
• Understanding of authentication token lifecycle management.
• Experience designing structured API authorization models using OAuth scopes and claims.
• Experience with identity lifecycle processes, provisioning, and directory synchronization.
• Strong troubleshooting skills related to authentication, federation, and SDK integrations.
• Experience working with REST APIs and tools such as Postman.
• Understanding of NIST 800 SP68

Preferred Qualifications

• Okta Certified Administrator or Okta Certified Professional
• Security + Certification
• Hands-on experience with the Okta Identity Engine Embedded SDK for native app authentication.
• Experience supporting large-scale implementations.
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-63 Digital Identity Guidelines.
• Experience with CAC/PIV, derived credentials, or mobile credential solutions.
• Experience integrating identity proofing, identity verification, or credential issuance services.

Details

Target Salary Range: $66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO:

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.