Okta SME (Remote)

Koniag Government Services; Chantilly (VA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Koniag IT Systems (KITS) is seeking an experienced Okta Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead and support ICAM initiatives for federal environments. The role requires hands-on Okta deployment expertise and active Secret clearance.

You will design, implement, and manage Okta-based identity solutions, providing technical guidance to stakeholders and ensuring secure, compliant deployments aligned with NIST, OMB, and Zero Trust principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) or related cybersecurity disciplines.
• 5+ years hands-on experience designing, deploying, and administering Okta solutions in a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Active Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, design, implementation, integration and ongoing management of Okta-based identity solutions for federal customers.
• Provide authoritative technical guidance to government stakeholders and cross-functional technical teams.
• Ensure deployments align with federal ICAM standards, Zero Trust and mission requirements.

Skills

Okta SSO

Okta MFA

Okta Workflows

Directory Integration

OAuth2 / OIDC

SAML 2.0

RBAC

Zero Trust

NIST SP 800-63

Active Directory

Azure AD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

7+ years IAM experience

Tools

Okta Certified Professional

Okta Certified Administrator

Okta Certified Consultant

Job description

Applications for this position will be accepted through 11/23/26.

Koniag IT Systems (KITS), a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced Okta Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead and support Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) initiatives leveraging the Okta platform for our government customers. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled identity and access management professional with deep expertise in Okta architecture, configuration, and enterprise deployment, committed to delivering secure, scalable, and compliant identity solutions in complex federal environments. This position requires an active Secret Clearance.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

The Okta SME will serve as the primary technical expert responsible for the strategy, design, implementation, integration, and ongoing management of Okta-based identity and access management solutions in support of federal government customers. This individual will provide authoritative technical guidance to government stakeholders, security teams, application owners, and cross-functional technical teams to ensure Okta deployments are secure, resilient, and fully aligned with federal ICAM standards, Zero Trust principles, and mission requirements. Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• 7+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) or related cybersecurity disciplines.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and administering Okta solutions in a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Active Secret Clearance required.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Okta Certified Professional, Okta Certified Administrator, or Okta Certified Consultant certification.
• Exceptional communication skills in English – both written and oral – with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior government officials.
• Deep hands-on expertise with Okta platform components including SSO, MFA, Universal Directory, Lifecycle Management, API Access Management, and Okta Workflows.
• Strong proficiency in identity federation and provisioning protocols including SAML 2.0, OAuth2, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and SCIM.
• Extensive experience integrating Okta with Microsoft Active Directory and/or Azure Active Directory in complex enterprise environments.
• Deep understanding of identity lifecycle management concepts including provisioning, de-provisioning, joiner/mover/leaver processes, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
• Comprehensive working knowledge of federal ICAM frameworks including FICAM, NIST SP 800-63, and OMB identity-related memoranda.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture principles and their practical application to enterprise identity and access management programs.
• Extensive experience with Okta Workflows and other automation toolsets for identity process automation and optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex identity and access management issues across diverse integrated systems and applications.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks including NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and contributing to System Security Plans (SSPs) and related security documentation.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation including architecture diagrams, integration guides, and operational runbooks.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship in a team environment while effectively managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Okta Certified Developer certification.
• Experience working in a federal government or Department of Defense (DoD) IT environment.
• Experience with SailPoint IdentityIQ or IdentityNow and integration with Okta for comprehensive identity governance.
• Familiarity with Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools such as CyberArk or BeyondTrust and their integration with Okta.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud and their native identity services.
• Knowledge of PIV/CAC credentialing and smart card authentication in federal environments.
• Experience supporting FedRAMP authorization processes and contributing to continuous monitoring activities.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline integration with identity and access management services.
• Experience with Agile Development Methodology and Scrum frameworks.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or CompTIA Security+.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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